5 Simple Ways to Boost Mental Health
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...
How to Reduce ‘Headline Anxiety’
In today’s world, we are constantly exposed to the news and events going on in others’ lives through social media. The almost constant exposure to negative/somber information through these outlets...
Black History Month: Finding a Culturally-Competent Therapist
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...
How to Set Healthy Boundaries
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 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...
Six Mental Health Habits for College Students
It is that time of the year again when college students are returning to campuses and classes are beginning to start. It is the time of the year when, as...
4 Ways to Be An LGBTQ+ Ally
Being a member of the LGBTQ+ community is not easy. Members of the LGBTQ+ community are often stigmatized by society and treated with disrespect and/or harm. But, it doesn’t have...
Setting Boundaries for the Holidays and Beyond
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
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
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...
