Relationships Blog Posts
For many LGBTQ teens, feeling safe and open to discussing their often conflicting feelings is difficult. Mental illness affects teens in the LGBTQ community at a much higher rate than their cisgender, heterosexual peers.
Have you ever felt unheard, unseen or disrespected in your relationship? Do you ever feel embarrassed or even guilty for being upset or angry with your partner? It's possible that you lack healthy boundaries, which are the most valuable tool anyone can have in their relationship.
Coming out as LGBTQ is a life-changing moment, but not everyone experiences the same sense of liberation and acceptance. Many teens can't come out because they know they'll face serious...
Gaslighting in relationships causes you to doubt yourself and devalue your own opinion. A gaslighter uses emotional and psychological tactics to avoid accountability, get away with abuse and continually cross your boundaries.
Being a part of the LGBTQ community, openly or not, has a significant impact on how you see yourself and place in society. Those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgende or...
Resolutions are a fun New Year's tradition, but they can also cause a lot of pressure and disappointment. The top resolutions each year are focused on wellness, including exercising more...
2020. What a year. It's safe to say that there's probably no one on the planet that would like to relive the last 365 days. But that puts a lot of pressure on 2021's shoulders to be better and brighter. Is it possible for us to do some of the work instead and ensure that no matte...
People who struggle with seasonal affective disorder or depression triggered by the holidays often feel pressured to put on a happy face and pretend they're okay. Rather than ignoring your emotions, it's important to understand that how you feel is valid no matter the time of year. Although it may be tougher during a time when everyone is holly and jolly, you can put together a strategy to make the season a bit lighter.
Holiday gatherings are both a long-awaited tradition and dreaded aspect of the season. Celebrating with an extended family often involves meeting relatives you rather not deal with...
One of the greatest barriers to treatment for people who need mental health counseling is price. Even with health insurance, many counseling services are not fully covered...
Friendships are a big part of our social well-being. Making friends as an adult is challenging, especially during these trying times. But luckily, you can easily find groups...
Remote work felt like a dream for many of us in the early days of COVID-19, but after almost a year indoors, we're beginning to feel the strain and struggle of working from home. While there are many benefits to virtual workspaces, it's also a challenge for many of us...
As the United States moves toward another national lockdown, the loneliness and anxiety sparked by quarantine are worsening for many. In addition to the restrictions and social distancing guidelines, many of us are also spending more time indoors due to colder weather.
You want nothing but the best for your teenager, and it's heartbreaking to watch them struggle mentally. Your child may have voiced their mental health problems, or you may...
As one of the most high-risk groups susceptible to the coronavirus, senior citizens are also facing serious threats to their psychological well-being. Being 65 and older already comes with many struggles often overlooked or dismissed, and the effects of COVID-19...
Social media and the internet has made it possible for political news, messages and online activism to reach us anywhere, anytime. Americans are stressed, anxious and...
Fall is a time for many traditions and outdoor activities, but the coronavirus pandemic will alter the way we welcome the new season this year. Social distancing protects us and our community, but that doesn't mean you have to forgo all your favorite fall activities.
Fall is a time for many traditions and outdoor activities, but the coronavirus pandemic will alter the way we welcome the new season this year. Social distancing protects us and our community, but that doesn't mean you have to forgo all your favorite fall activities.