I know that it’s honest. But if that’s what I really think, am I doing it in practice? Am I leaving my comfort zone enough?

Being an empathetic person is a wonderful quality to have, but it is also important to practice mindfulness to ensure that your own mental health is protected while connecting with others.

Anger is a complicated emotion, and one that hasn’t been spoken about as much as other mental health issues. Instead of repressing it, sometimes understanding it can be the first step of healing.

 I know that it’s honest. But if that’s what I really think, am I doing it in practice? Am I leaving my comfort zone enough?

If your roommate is suffering from depression, it can be tough to know how to help them while still maintaining your own mental health. Here are some thoughts on how to navigate this situation empathetically.

February weather can make going outside a challenge. Here are three shows that are not only entertaining, but also touch upon mental health in thoughtful ways.

Getting by is not the same as thriving. Don’t ignore signs that feel off just because they don’t fit the stereotypes.

The core issue with social anxiety is that nervous thoughts can accumulate and build upon themselves. Rumination is when you have one anxious thought, which leads to another, and a snowball effect occurs. But there are ways to stop it!

Even as attitudes on mental health are changing, there seems to be a lingering sense of skepticism towards therapy. It’s crucial for us to believe in the solution just as much as we believe in the problem.

Coping with the aftermath of my sister’s suicide attempt was a lot like fumbling in the dark; I didn’t know what I was doing, or where I was going. Here are a few tips I wish someone would’ve told me.

Suppressing the urge to cry is usually an attempt to suppress the emotions making you tear up, giving these negative feelings a chance to grow and become stronger

If falling = failing, rock climbing forced me to face failure over and over again. I lay on the mat – still dizzy from my fall, but otherwise unharmed – and thought to myself: “I have failed. What now?”