How To Overcome Insecurity: Am I Deserving?
The headline for this post is a question I have asked myself far too many times. At this point in my life, I attend one of the top schools in my country, dare I say the Caribbean, and I have...
What Is Forgiveness And Why Is It Important For Your Self-Care Journey
I would describe myself as an emotional wellness and mental health advocate, so I tend to check in with myself, friends, and family members periodically to ensure that we are engaging in self-care practices when needed. With the help of...
Ways To Cope With PTSD In Women
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health issue that some people experience after experiencing life-threatening events like combat, sexual assault, or even a car accident. Before we can list some possible methods of coping, there is one thing that...
Rave Party And Culture: Community Of Self-Acceptance
When I first met my partner, I quickly realized that the greatest difference between the two of us was our tastes in music. He was absolutely crazy about electronic dance music (EDM). He played it nonstop, had attended nearly every...
Do I Have PTSD?: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder In Women
My personal experience with PTSD: I hope you are comfortable because it is storytime. Last December, I was in my first (and hopefully last) accident. I followed all the road protocols, looking left and right on a one-way street because...
What Is Pride Month: LGBTQ+ Through Women Of Color
As the final days of June have officially come to a close, it’s important to reflect on one of the biggest global social movements celebrated annually: Pride Month. Pride is commemorated internationally every year in the month of June. Historically,...
Best Way To Relieve Stress Starts With Good Habits
Strive To Relieve Stress Your Daily Routine Stress is something we all have to deal with. It’s safe to say that life can thrust us into circumstances that may fall anywhere on a spectrum of what each person defines as...
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD): Symptoms and Treatment Options
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is not often discussed, however, it is a serious mental health condition. In order to ensure a positive quality of life once diagnosed, extensive treatment is necessary. To put it into perspective, BPD patients account for...
Mood Disorders: Definition, Signs And Potential Diagnoses
Is it just a bad mood, a rough couple of days, or a mood disorder? Mood disorders are a mental health classification that encompasses depressive and bipolar disorders. Mood disorders are characterized by a serious change in mood, whether higher...
How Time Management Helps To Reduce Stress
Being stressed to your limits on a daily basis is dangerous for your overall well-being. Yet, it is sometimes seen as commendable by some. It worries me when I see individuals create posts that say things like “My dreams are...