Growing Up Poor Has Long-Term Mental Health Costs, Danish Study Finds
New research traces depressive symptoms, psychiatric diagnoses, and drug use across nearly two decades, linking them to socioeconomic status at age 15.
The US prison system is failing to provide adequate mental health care to its incarcerated population, with over half of prisoners reporting mental health issues and only 26% receiving professional help, resulting in a system that criminalizes illness and fails at basic human decency.
An Inconvenient Truth about Meaningful Change: Slow is Fast
In today’s fast-paced world, where technological advancements and social media dominate our daily lives, people are increasingly feeling isolated and disconnected. Despite being constantly connected to devices, many struggle with loneliness and a sense of alienation. At the same time, modern Western culture emphasizes self-reliance and self-help solutions, often suggesting that personal growth should be […]
Men’s mental health still carries stigma, experts say it’s costing lives
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Even as society becomes more open about mental health, many men are still silently struggling and not getting the help they need. “Men are less likely to seek out…
Free Printable Positive Affirmation Cards to Combat Social Anxiety
As a person who deals with social anxiety and anxiety related to public speaking, affirmations have been helpful. Whenever I have a a presentation in one of my classes, I always do a few affirmatio…
Trump administration to end 988 suicide prevention specialized service for LGBTQ+ youth in July
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s specialized services for LGBTQ+ youth will no longer be in operation starting July 17, according to a statement from the US Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
You don't need a PhD to help: supporting trauma survivors
3 concepts from trauma science (safety, recovery, traumatic adaptations) translated into practical tips for supporting survivors in personal and work settings.
7 Books (and 1 Paper) on How to Have Better Relationships
I’m wrapping up the ninth month of my year long Foundations project. This month’s focus was connection—improving the closest relationships in your life. As part of my efforts this month, I read seven books, including one textbook, on the topic. For those interested, here are my previous reading lists about fitness, productivity, money, food, reading, […]
Why Being an Ally to the LGBTQ+ Community Matters — Especially in Mental Health
Learn why LGBTQ+ allyship matters in mental health—and how affirming, trauma-informed therapy can support healing. Discover actionable ways therapists and communities can create safer, more inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals.
Understanding Trauma and What it Really Takes to Heal
In the video titled Why You Can’t Just ‘Get Over’ Trauma: The Science Behind Healing, Dr. Erica Lee, a psychologist at Harvard Medical School, delves...