Our Blog
We write about all things mental health related. From anxiety to eating disorders to psychosis, we want to encourage compassion, understanding, and practical support for people who suffer from these conditions.
Grief & Loss: How to Support Others
How Can We Support People Who Are Grieving? Grief is one of the most universal human experiences, yet many of us feel unsure about how to respond when someone is grieving. We worry about saying the wrong thing. We feel uncomfortable with the intensity of someone’s...
When We Aren’t Trauma-Informed
A young woman went to the emergency room presenting with symptoms of psychosis – she was hearing voices and becoming more paranoid. She was in the beginning stages of psychosis so she could still recognize these thoughts and voices to be irrational and strange. She...
Learn De-Escalation Skills
In our work as helping professionals, leaders, caregivers, and community members, we often encounter people who are escalated—angry, anxious, or in distress. De-escalation is not about control. It’s about connection. It’s about understanding what’s really going on...
Are Mental Health Days Sick Days?
What is a mental health day? The concept of mental health days in a workplace is still evolving. There are two primary interpretations of what a mental health day is: A day to practice self-care, reduce stress, and/or prevent burnout. Someone does not need a mental...
ADHD: Beyond the DSM5
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that can impact daily functioning and development. Or at least, that’s how the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR)...
Supporting Someone With Bipolar Disorder
In understanding bipolar disorder, it can be helpful to start with the name itself. The word bipolar refers to “two poles” or, in other words, two ends of the mood spectrum. There is the “low” end of the spectrum (sadness/depression) and there is the “high” end of the...