Mental Health Articles

The Art of Consistent Growth: Sustainable Approaches to Self-Improvement

Sustainable personal development is about setting realistic goals, creating flexible routines, and recognizing growth as a gradual process rather than…

3 weeks ago

The Social Mirror: Loneliness, and Self-Esteem in Eighth Grade and Black Mirror’s Nosedive

The film Eighth Grade (2018) and the Nosedive episode of Black Mirror offer compelling portrayals of the relationship between self-esteem…

4 weeks ago

Why and How to Practice Radical Acceptance

Radical acceptance is a distress tolerance skill from DBT, which moves us away from denial and helps us acknowledge the…

2 months ago

Imposter Syndrome and Burnout

Author: Brian Masciadrelli, PhD We’re likely to hear about imposter syndrome and burnout a lot these days. These two things…

2 months ago

Exploring Grief in the Media: Fleabag and Up

Accurate and sensitive portrayals of grief in the media play a crucial role in fostering understanding for those navigating loss.…

2 months ago

The Impact of Substance Use Portrayals in ‘Euphoria’ and ‘Breaking Bad’

Television shows "Euphoria" and "Breaking Bad" accurately portray the impact of substance use and addiction as well as their consequences.…

2 months ago

When Being a Parent Gets You Angry & What to Do About it

Becoming angry is a normal emotional experience for all of us, including for parents as they interact with their child.…

3 months ago

Recognizing the Ripple Effect: How Parental Anxiety Can Influence Your Child’s Well-Being

Parental anxiety can subtly shape your child's emotional well-being in ways you might not even notice. Children are highly perceptive,…

3 months ago

HALT: A Method to Pause and Self-Assess When Feeling Stressed or Overwhelmed

HALT--which stands for Hungry, Angry, Lonely and Tired--is a method that teaches us to pause and assess whether our basic…

4 months ago

Representations of Trauma in Media

Shows like "Baby Reindeer" and "Big Little Lies" use storytelling to explore the complexities and lasting effects of trauma, offering…

4 months ago