Trauma isn’t simply an emotion; it is a deeply disturbing memory that invades an individual’s sense of control. Now it is important to note that no trauma is too small- any event that leaves some kind of scar, insecurity, lingering Read More
Obsessive compulsive disorder is like having a bully in your brain who never allows you to be happy or relaxed or in-the-moment. When you realize you aren’t obsessed about the thing, your brain reminds you of it and sucks Read More
Social media is a great way to express yourself and to see how your peers are doing. It can expose you to different cultures, grow your connections, update you on life events, give you ideas, and allow you to communicate Read More
Tumblr can be a cathartic safe haven for people to vent about their struggles. It can help them realize that they are not alone. It can bring peace and relief but can also cause a counterintuitive cycle of spiraling Read More
Why talk about suicide? Suicide is preventable Connections to family and friends or to health professionals keep people alive Crises pass Most people who are suicidal do not actually want to die. They only want their emotional pain to stop, Read More
When you feel overwhelmed by anxiety or depression, or when you have an urge to engage in self-harm behaviors, you can use the following strategies: Grounding: the idea is to focus all your attention on one thing or one Read More
Anxiety gives us distorted thinking that is usually hard to ignore. Anxiety is like having a bully in our brain. We may know that our anxious or ocd thoughts aren’t likely yet may still hold onto the doubt of Read More
Setting goals gives you a sense of control over your life, which is particularly helpful when you are depressed or feeling overwhelmed by life’s stressors. Goals provide you with focus and direction and help clarify your values. Setting realistic goals Read More
What is Self-Esteem? Self-esteem is the level of self-worth people attribute to themselves. It can be either positive (high) or negative (low). It is based on a person’s perception of their own value in terms of personality, intelligence, creativity, physical Read More
Many individuals avoid engaging self-compassion because of the fear of being “too easy” on oneself or giving oneself an excuse to continue engaging in destructive behavior. Unfortunately, this often leads to constant self-criticism and negativity, which creates a faux sense Read More
