Mental Health Articles

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…

5 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…

5 months ago

Conquer Imposter Syndrome: Strategies to Unlock Your Full Potential

Imposter syndrome can make you feel like a fraud, despite your accomplishments. Learn how overcome these feelings in order to…

5 months ago

Live Your Best Life While Accessing Your Full Potential

Wouldn’t it be nice to wake up each day with an unshakeable sense of purpose, ready to take on the world,…

6 months ago

AUGUST 2024 NEWSLETTER: Third Places and How They Promote Mental Wellness

Third Places are spaces where we socialize directly with others. Learn more about these places and how they can promote…

6 months ago

Anxiety in Pop Culture: Insights from Inside Out 2 and Barbie

Examine how two movies, Inside Out 2 and Barbie, depict anxiety and how it impacts one's behaviors and relationships.

6 months ago

JULY 2024 NEWSLETTER: Thought Defusion: Changing Your Relationship with Problematic Thoughts

Thought defusion is a concept in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which aims to help people accept their negative thoughts,…

7 months ago

Unmasking Depression: TV Shows that Get it Right

Examine how two TV shows, Beef and Bojack Horseman, depict mental health issues, such as the different manifestations of depression.

7 months ago

JUNE 2024 NEWSLETTER: Panic Attacks; What They Are & How to Get Through Them

Panic attacks are intense anxiety that triggers physical sensations of fear. Learn skills to effectively cope with and decrease them.

9 months ago

May 2024 Newsletter: Nonviolent Communication

What is nonviolent communication and how it is different from violent communication? Learn specific steps we can take to communicate…

10 months ago