Life After Depression

Life After Depression

Life After Depression Finding your way back to “Normal” In the world of recovery from depression there isn’t a “back to normal” blueprint to follow. Depression can often leave stains in our lives that we are left to somehow “soak” in hopes of removing or whitening the...
The Mental Health Taboo among African Americans

The Mental Health Taboo among African Americans

The Mental Health “Taboo” among African Americans No Shame in Seeking Therapy Campaign In the African American communities, therapy is often viewed as a service “for the crazy people”. African Americans have had a history of suppressing their pain and praying their...
The Journey of Grief

The Journey of Grief

The Journey of Grief Processing your Loss  The separation from or the loss of a loved one is a difficult journey to process. Grief is not only associated with the death, it can also be due to divorce, job loss, or separation from a friend. Loosing someone significant...
Understanding Substance Abuse

Understanding Substance Abuse

Understanding Substance Abuse “The opposite of addiction is connection… -Johann Harri” I often thought of addiction as something that one could overcome if they simply “put their mind to accomplishing it”. I used to assume that one’s desire to fulfil their addictive...
Pursuing Peace with an Anxious Mind

Pursuing Peace with an Anxious Mind

Pursuing Peace with an Anxious Mind how to cope with anxiety Finding peace within your life can be difficult when dealing with anxiety. Anxiety can be a very normal emotion to experience when dealing with a stressful life event or situation. It’s the signal in our...
ADHD WITH DEPRESSION

ADHD WITH DEPRESSION

ADHD WITH DEPRESSION Understanding how ADHD can impact Depression When most people think of someone diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd) they are probably picturing a child who has an immense amount of energy who requires constant redirection...