If you are in a relationship with someone who has depression, you are likely struggling with a mix of emotions and lots of questions. For instance, you might wonder: What does depression feel like for my partner? What can I do to help support them? How can I take care of myself? Will their symptoms […]
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is not a learning disability; however, it does make learning difficult. For example, it is hard to learn when you struggle to focus on what your teacher is saying or when you can’t seem to be able to sit down and pay attention to a book. You can have both. Learning […]
With society reopening, many people are experiencing new or worsening social anxiety. Things most people used to do daily, such as carpooling, talking to strangers, making small talk with work colleagues, and seeing old friends, have become anxiety-provoking for some. Whether you were already socially anxious before the pandemic, or you are developing social anxiety […]
The concept of the mental health day is not new, but as with many aspects of self-care, its importance may have been misunderstood or under-appreciated until the last couple years. Whether from pandemic stress, burnout, financial insecurity, or any number of other stressors, many of us—kids included—feel the need for a mental health day every […]
While many have heard of psychedelics being used solely for recreational purposes, they are now being explored for their mental health benefits.1 Despite mounting research exploring the therapeutic efficacy of these drugs, many wonder if they are dangerous. When psychedelic drugs are used in controlled environments, like a psychedelic-assisted therapy clinical trial, they are typically […]