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Hello May: Hello Mental Health Awareness Month!
Do you ever find yourself following national awareness days and months? I’m sure there is a cute picture of your spouse, dog, or you eating a slice of pizza with the hashtag #nationalspouseday, #nationaldogyday, or #nationalpizzaday on your social media page...
The Pandemic Isn’t Over—Neither is My Depression and Anxiety!
As we begin to enter April of 2021, who would have ever thought after the tumultuous year of 2020 we would be somewhat in the same place. Yes—things have gotten better but the pandemic isn’t over as most would have expected. Covid cases continue to increase,...
Letter To Self
Dear self: for you to read whenever you forget. Hi there, I hope this letter finds you well and warm, safe and happy, and I want you to know that you deserve those things very deeply. It is January and you have done so well and I am so immensely proud of you. These...
Study Tips For The NCMHCE
Well, it’s been a while since I’ve made a post. For the past several months I was focusing all my extra time (and brain power) to studying for the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Exam (NCMHCE). (For those of you who are not familiar - the NCMHCE is a...
Is Therapy Really For Me?
If you grew up in a family anything like mine then you were unfamiliar or unaware of the importance of taking care of your mental health. There were no daily, weekly, or monthly check-ins for feelings and it was completely abnormal for a man to be “weak” or show...
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?
Do you notice feeling more down and having less energy when the weather changes and the days are shorter? You’re not alone! Many people go through these short periods of time where they notice a change in their mood and behaviors typically during the colder months. It...