Toxic Perfectionism As A Woman Of Color
Are You Struggling With Toxic Perfectionism? As a woman of color, you may think you have to work twice as hard to prove yourself in a world that often doesn’t value you. But sometimes, that drive for success can evolve...
The Impact Of Childhood Neglect On Mental Health In Adulthood
Childhood neglect is a type of child maltreatment. This occurs when a child’s basic needs for food, shelter, safety, and emotional support are not met. The possible causes include parental substance abuse, mental illness, poverty, and abuse. This failure of...
Understanding Mental Health Stigma In Communities Of Color
Mental health has become a hot topic with more people opening up and seeking help. There is still, however, a stigma surrounding mental health, especially within communities of color. This mental health stigma often results in mental health issues going...
Choosing The Right Mental Health Professional
When seeking help for mental health, it can be overwhelming to find a starting point. It may be challenging to find the right mental health professional or service for you because there are so many kinds available. We will outline...
Mastering Your Emotions: A Guide to Emotional Regulation
Emotions are a natural part of our lives but can sometimes feel overwhelming and out of control. That’s where emotional regulation comes in. Emotional regulation is to manage and respond to your emotions instead of letting them control you. In...
Toxic Positivity: The Dark Side of Always Looking on the Bright Side
A useful and crucial element of mental health and well-being is positivity. A positive outlook can aid in stress management, resilience building, and the pursuit of happiness and purpose in life. But, positivity can turn toxic and dangerous if overused....
The True Cost of Neglecting Your Mental Health
You’re spending time with friends, and everyone is sharing how things have been in their life. Some express their highs, some give their lows, and when it’s your turn, your only response is, “Everything’s been good.” But you know that’s...
The Difference Between Loneliness, Solitude, and Isolation
We millennial women of color typically manage many roles and responsibilities at once. Due to rigorous work schedules, social media, and personal obligations, it can often feel like we are never alone. Of course, we do find ourselves alone, though...
What Are Burnout Symptoms, Signs, and Causes | What Does Burnout Look Like?
We’re living in increasingly stressful times so burnout is becoming more and more common. Though burnout is typically associated with a stressful job, we can experience burnout symptoms in any area of our lives. What Is Burnout? Burnout is a...
Finding Strength in Numbers: The Power of Group Therapy
Individual talk therapy, or one-on-one therapy, is one of the most common forms of therapy people understand. You speak with your therapist about what you’re experiencing, and they help you navigate it. However, another form of therapy that can be...
My Boyfriend Wants An Open Relationship, But I Don’t
So, my boyfriend of three years recently told me that he wants an open relationship. If that wasn’t bad enough, he brought it to my knowledge in a way that makes it seem like I have no choice but to...
Mother, I Don’t Want To Get Married
My boyfriend and I have lived in the same community for pretty much our whole lives. We’ve known each other for so long that, at least to me, we’re more like brother and sister than anything else. My mother is...
