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Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) doesn’t discriminate—anyone from any demographic can develop it.
Emotional trauma leaves invisible scars. Sometimes, it’s hard to even recognize what’s wrong until years down the line. Whether you’ve been emotionally harmed by a single event or by a long period of trauma, the road to recovery can be challenging, but also deeply rewarding.
Decolonization & Mental health With last week’s Thanksgiving festivities, one thing that’s been on all of our mind’s is the celebration of this holiday and whether or not it is ethical. I grew up drawing turkey hands in elementary school, not ever really learning about what Thanksgiving was really all about. While it’s a period
NAVIGATING GRIEF AS AN ACTIVIST DURING GLOBAL EVENTS Advocacy is hard. And, hard is a huge understatement. I’ve worked as a social justice advocate for years now, and the toll that working in the social justice space takes on you is indescribable. Constantly surrounded by terrifying news, working for hours late into the night trying
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Navigating Anxiety: Physical Manifestations The constant pulsating pain like a pit in your stomach, the trembling of your hands, the feeling of being choked, unable to breathe – anxiety can be a devastating mental illness. I’ve experienced anxiety since I was little, and learning how to cope with it has been incredibly helpful. Navigating anxiety
Nurturing Back-to-School Mental Health: A Guide for Mothers & Children As Summer fades into Fall, we unfortunately come to the dawn of the back-to-school season for this year. Excitement over seeing friends again, anxiousness over which teachers we’re going to get, and most of all, the exhaustion of needing the fix our sleep schedules –
COPING WITH BIRTH TRAUMA: SUPPORT & RESOURCES Birth trauma refers to the psychological and emotional distress experienced by parents during the childbirth process. It can arise from a variety of factors, such as complicated deliveries, unexpected medical interventions, emergency cesarean sections, or the loss of a child during birth. The impact of birth trauma on
Exploring Intergenerational Trauma: Understanding the Impact on BIPOC Mental Health July is BIPOC Mental Health Month! This month is important to reflect on the history of our BIPOC Communities and discuss how mental health has transformed, and what still needs to be done. One important concept to consider is intergenerational trauma. Intergenerational trauma is a
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Coming from a minority group, it can be difficult to get yourself to walk through a therapist’s door. In a time where mental health is becoming a common dinner table topic and often discussed in mainstream media, diverse women still feel left out.
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