For centuries, survivors of sexual assault weren’t able to speak out. They were shamed and perversely, blamed.

Burnout, Anxiety, and a Nervous System Stuck in “On” Many people have access to time off and still don’t take it. Others technically take vacation but remain tethered to work—checking email, thinking about deadlines, worrying about what they’re missing or what will await them when they return. This is often framed as a motivation problem, a work ethic issue, or a cultural flaw. But from a mental health perspective, something deeper is happening. For many people, rest does no

Aromatherapy is used here as part of an integrated approach to sleep support, alongside nervous-system regulation, behavioral strategies, such as CBT-I and mind–body practices . Sleep, the Nervous System and Scent Sleep begins when the body senses safety. Sleep is best understood as a state that emerges when the nervous system feels settled enough to let go . It isn't a cognitive decision. Before the body can drift into sleep, the nervous system constantly scans the environm

Sleep and anxiety have a close, circular relationship. Anxiety can make it difficult to fall asleep or stay asleep, and poor sleep can increase anxiety the next day. Over time, this cycle can leave people feeling exhausted, wired, and frustrated — especially when they are “doing everything right” and still not sleeping well. Understanding how sleep and anxiety interact is an important first step toward breaking the cycle. How Anxiety Disrupts Sleep Anxiety activates the nervo

After learning about narcissistic manipulation, betrayal, or trust erosion, many people expect clarity about the relationship to feel relieving.

After narcissistic relational harm, clarity returns through understanding, boundaries, trust, and nervous system regulation.

After learning about unhealthy relational patterns, many people learning about boundaries assume boundaries mean confrontation, distance, or cutting someone off. These dynamics are often described as narcissistic or relationally abusive relationships.

"Future faking" refers to the act of making promises about the future that are not going to be fulfilled. The promises are often used to influence or control others.

Sexual assault survivors face a second wave of trauma when they become targets of online smear campaigns and smear books. Smear campaigns and smear books aim to discredit survivors, distort the truth, and influence public perception. The smears shame and silence victims and protect perpetrators. In order to get the truth out, Chanel Miller and Christine Blasey Ford wrote their own books about the personal impact of sexual assault and also the devastating effects of the trauma

Take care of yourself this holiday season. The holiday season, while often celebrated as a time of joy, togetherness, and festivity, can paradoxically also serve as a catalyst for stress, anxiety, and a range of emotional challenges.

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a type of psychotherapy used to help people control overwhelming emotions, become more tolerant of stress, and improve relationships.

Many of the thoughts that cross our minds each day are automatic negative thoughts (ANT). Over time, this cognitive loop starts feeding a cycle of self-doubt and worry that's hard to break. It can leave you feeling drained, anxious, or disconnected from the things that usually bring you joy.

Creating an integrative plan of traditional talk therapy combined with complementary, or holistic, treatments will tap the mind-body connection, enhance emotional awareness, and improve resilience.

This black-and-white thinking is actually a symptom of depression. It’s also a symptom of anxiety as well as other mental illnesses.

Removing yourself from a relationship with a narcissist is a big first step in taking back control. However, it’s important that you take the time to heal from the relationship in order to preserve your mental health.

Mental health is something we all have, yet it often feels like a hidden part of our well-being. But over the years, I’ve learned mental health is about thriving, growing, and living fully. That’s why mental health awareness is so important. It opens doors to understanding, compassion, and practical support that can transform lives.

Explore ways to tell that you’re in a relationship with a narcissist, including how the relationship changes over time and how it can affect you.   

Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a unique mental health condition wherein those around an individual with NPD often suffer just as much (if not more) than the person with the mental health condition itself.

gun violence is currently the number one cause of death among children from the age of 19 and below.

Mental health therapists are seeing the benefits in treating PTSD by integrating yoga into their practices