How To Overcome Your Fear of Starting Therapy
If you’re contemplating starting therapy, but feel trapped by fear, you’re not alone. Starting therapy can feel like standing on the edge of a diving board. You know the water below might be healing, but the leap feels uncertain. Even adults who are...
Supreme Court Weighs Conversion Therapy Bans: What Chiles v. Salazar Means for LGBT Youth and Mental Health Professionals
The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing Chiles v. Salazar, a case that could redefine how states regulate conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ minors. The outcome will determine whether bans on conversion therapy currently enacted in 25 states can legally stand under the First...
Coping with the Anniversary of October 7: How to Care for Your Mind and Body When the World Feels Heavy
As another October 7 approaches, many people notice a quiet heaviness settling in, even before they realize why.For those directly or indirectly affected by the violence of that day, the anniversary can bring grief, fear, anger, and exhaustion.Even for those not...
What Do I Do If Someone I Love Is At Risk For Suicide?
Each September, Suicide Prevention Month reminds us that many people struggle silently, and that with awareness, compassion, and action, lives can be saved. According to The National Alliance on Mental Illness, the goal of this month is to help people recognize...