You’re Not Alone  If you’ve ever felt like you’ve tried everything for your depression—every pill, every dose change, every “give it a few more weeks”—only to feel like nothing’s working, you’re not alone.  Maybe you’ve had this conversation before:  “Let’s try switching your medication.” You nod. You want to feel better. But deep down, you’re already…

If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, there’s a good chance lithium has come up in conversation. It’s been around for decades, and is still one of the most effective medications for stabilizing mood swings and preventing those intense highs and lows. In fact, for many people, lithium is a…

Why Zoloft Side Effects Matter  If you’ve recently started taking Zoloft—or are thinking about it—you’re not alone. Zoloft (generic name: Sertraline) is one of the most commonly prescribed antidepressants out there. It’s often recommended to help with depression, anxiety, OCD, and a few other conditions that can make daily life feel overwhelming.  For many people,…

A New Era for Workplace Mental Wellness  Not long ago, mental health in the workplace was the elephant in the room—acknowledged quietly, if at all. People showed up to work burned out, sleep-deprived, and emotionally drained, yet felt pressured to slap on a smile and “push through.” Mental health days? Unheard of. Talking to your…

You tell yourself you’re just going to check one notification. Maybe it’s a text, maybe it’s a quick scroll through Twitter, Instagram, or Reddit. But before you know it, you’ve gone down a rabbit hole—reading about wildfires in one place, economic collapse in another, and yet another celebrity scandal that somehow feels relevant to your…

Imagine this—you’re having a tough day, feeling overwhelmed, and instead of calling a friend or booking a therapy session, you open an app. You type in how you’re feeling, and within seconds, a chatbot offers calming advice, maybe even a few breathing exercises. Sounds convenient, right?  This is the reality of AI-powered mental health apps,…

April Fools’ Day is all about deception. Someone tricks you into believing something ridiculous, and when you finally fall for it—boom! The big reveal: Gotcha! Everyone laughs, and the joke is over. But there’s one lie that isn’t so funny. It’s the one we tell every day, sometimes even to ourselves:  “I’m fine.”  We say…

Have you ever had a day where your mind felt like a web browser with too many tabs open? Thoughts racing, emotions tangled, stress piling up? That’s where journaling comes in—like hitting the refresh button for your brain.  Journaling for mental health isn’t just about writing—it’s about releasing emotions and gaining clarity. Whether it’s a…

Remote work sounds like a dream—no commute, flexible hours, and the comfort of home. But behind the perks, many remote workers face burnout, loneliness, anxiety, and a lack of motivation—struggles that often go unspoken.  Without clear boundaries, work can bleed into personal time, making it hard to disconnect. The lack of social interaction can feel…

Imagine this: You’re feeling overwhelmed. Work stress is piling up, relationships are strained, and you are constantly on edge. A friend suggests therapy, but the thought immediately makes you hesitate. “Therapy? That is for people with serious mental health issues, right?”  This is just one of the many myths about therapy that prevent people from…