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5 Simple Ways to Boost Mental Health

May 22, 2023
Being more mentally healthy doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. In fact, it can be quite simple to boost mental health. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and a...

Black History Month: Finding a Culturally-Competent Therapist

February 23, 2023
February is Black History Month and a great time to highlight the importance of cultural competence and cultural humility in medical and behavioral health care. The first step to receiving...

5 New Years Resolutions to Help Combat Anxiety 

January 19, 2023
January, the start of a new year, can be a great time to take stock of your life and well-being. It can be a wonderful time to reset and ask...

How to Set Healthy Boundaries 

October 19, 2022
Boundaries are important for every person in every relationship. They are a form of self-care. Setting boundaries is a way you can take care of yourself. It’s how you stand...

Preventing Suicide: Knowing the Warning Signs

September 15, 2022
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and for good reason. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among people aged 10-14, third for those aged 15-24, fourth for...

How to Cope with Stress at Work

April 4, 2022
Everyone who has ever had a job has likely experienced work-related stress. The American Psychological Association’s annual Stress in America survey consistently finds that the majority of Americans find work...

Setting Boundaries for the Holidays and Beyond

December 15, 2021
The holiday season can be full of joy, excitement, love, and togetherness. But, with all the togetherness can also come more discomfort, stress, and ultimately more symptoms of anxiety and...

8 Ways to Be an Ally to the LGBTQ Community

June 16, 2021
Being a member of the LGBTQ community in Virginia, and beyond, comes with several challenges that are deeply personal. In the quest for freedom to love whomever they choose and...

Why Self-Care is Not Selfish

March 11, 2021
We say (or think) it all the time: “Doing x,y,z for me is selfish.” We often say we don’t have time for self-care or we have too much to worry...

Honoring Black History Month & Mental Health

February 6, 2021
This month is about celebrating the many contributions of African Americans in the United States. It is about recognizing how far Black Americans have come throughout history and highlighting areas...