When to Seek a Diagnosis for Mental Health Conditions: A Checklist
You want things to be better. But you’re not sure if you really have a mental health condition—or maybe you don’t think your struggles are significant enough to receive help. If you’re feeling stuck or uncertain, this blog is for you. Every day, millions of adults grapple with the hidden challenges of mental health. While […]
Toxic Positivity: How It Negates Your Emotions (And How to Respond)
In the face of challenges, it’s not uncommon to hear well-meant encouragements like “look on the bright side” or “stay positive, it’ll work out.” While there’s no denying a positive mindset can improve mental health, positivity can be toxic when it negates other feelings while only focusing on the positive. Staying positive in the face […]
Halloween Costume Tips: Avoiding Mental Health Stigma
As we learn more about each other, and as more communities express their feelings about certain Halloween costumes, we’ve learned that costumes should be chosen with care and consideration. Thanks to advocacy, we’ve given more thought to how cultural items and traditional clothes should not be used as costumes for an entirely unrelated holiday. We […]
From Isolated to Connected: How Group Therapy Works and its Benefits
In our fast-paced, often individualistic society, it’s easy to feel isolated when facing life’s challenges, particularly when it comes to mental health struggles. The saying “It takes a village” is often associated with raising children, but it can also apply to the communal efforts needed for mental well-being. Just like a supportive community can nurture […]
Debunking 5 Myths About OCD: Understanding the Truth
“I’m so OCD” or “We’re all a little OCD” are phrases too often used without giving much thought to its implications. These phrases harbor deep myths about a condition known as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). While OCD remains a prevalent mental health condition that affects approximately 2 to 3 million people in the United States, many […]
5 Breathing Techniques to Relieve Anxiety: A Guide from ATX Anxiety
Sometimes, anxiety can present itself in ways we might not recognize. An upset stomach before a flight or a tightness in your chest before bed could be your body trying to communicate its discomfort and unrest. Other times, we are very aware of how anxiety increases our unease and worries. You might feel like your […]
Beat Back-to-School Anxiety: Strategies for Students and Parents
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How to Combat Negative Self-Talk with Self-Compassion
We all have that little jerk inside our heads—the one that sometimes tells us we’re not good enough, that we’ll fail, or that we don’t deserve happiness. This internal chatter is known as negative self-talk, and it can significantly impact our mental health and well-being. For individuals with depression, low self-esteem, or those who are […]
Nurturing Relationship Amid Partner’s Depression
Supporting a partner who is experiencing depression can be an emotionally challenging journey. It’s not easy to witness someone you love going through the pain and despair that depression brings. At times, you may even feel helpless in supporting your partner. But know that you are not alone, and your commitment to understanding and supporting […]
Mind Over Money: 6 Strategies to Relieve Financial Stress
Picture this: You lie awake at night, your mind racing with thoughts of unpaid bills, looming debts, and an uncertain financial future. Financial stress is an issue many of us face. According to the American Psychological Association’s Stress in America 2022 survey, the majority of adults contribute significant sources of stress to the economy (69%) […]
