“If any of us caught a fever during pregnancy, we would seek advice and support from a doctor. Getting help with our mental health is no different – our children need us to look after ourselves and get the support we need.”
Kate Middleton
Articles on Mental & Emotional Health
The brain is an organ, and it needs to be cared for just like any other part of your body. We all suffer from mental health problems at some point in our lives.
Moreover, many people are neurodivergent, which means they think differently and their brains are wired differently than neurotypical people. Understanding the diversity of our brains is the key to better understanding one another and our differences.
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When Does it End? My Thoughts on the Senseless Violence That Our Community is Once Again Grieving Over
Another day, another shooting, and another act of senseless violence here in our community. These are my thoughts on today’s shooting at UNLV.
Big Head Bob – Helping Children Work Through Big Things
Big Head Bob helps kids learn mindfulness, diversity, inclusion, & more in a series of children’s books. Read more about The Bob Squad!
My Experience With Suicide Ideation and Suicide Prevention
In honor of Suicide Prevention Month, Amber shares her experience with suicidal ideation and loss due to suicide, and how to help prevent it.
Climate Crisis Songs, Pt. 3: ‘That Funny Feeling’
In part three of my climate crisis song series, we’ll dissect the song, ‘That Funny Feeling’ by Bo Burnham, and the related themes of rising sea levels, existentialism, & desensitization.
Shaydyside Coffee and Sips: Recuperation Through Coffee
Combining her love for the outdoors, mental health, and the ingredients we put in our bodies, Shayden Hartley started a coffee truck – Shaydyside Coffee and Sips!
ArtUOK? – Celebrating Art’s Impact on Mental Health
The First Friday Foundation is gearing up for its 3rd annual ‘ArtUOK?’ event, celebrating how art and self-expression help with mental health and even save lives!
Love Languages and How to Speak Them
No matter the relationship, it’s essential to learn people’s love languages so we can speak that love to them and learn how we receive love.
My Experience Being a Caregiver For My Mom
Today is National Caregivers Day, and being a caregiver to my mom, I’ve been wanting to write about my experience with that for a while now.
ADHD Awareness: My Personal Journey
Two years ago, I began my journey of understanding my ADHD. A lot has happened since then as I’ve taken the next steps in addressing how it impacts my life.