Mental Health

If you’ve ever considered whether a mental health break is worth it, I’m here to tell you it is. A mental health break is best defined as separating yourself from stressful situations, experiences, people, or activities to promote positive mental well-being. And while...

Managing bipolar during the holidays is a struggle. And several common traditions, such as seasonal changes, routine disruptions, stress and anxiety, and holiday celebrations, are considered bipolar relapse triggers. They are my top triggers and make the holidays a...

Living with a dual diagnosis of ADHD and bipolar disorder is challenging. It's hard to differentiate between symptoms and even harder to manage them. Fortunately, there are seven simple coping strategies you can use to help you manage ADHD and bipolar disorder...

Toxic body image is surging within today’s social media culture and influence. And I’m sure you’ve struggled with your body image and appearance directly from an advertisement or influencer. I’ve openly shared how I battled negative body image and body dysmorphia...

ADHD medication stigma kept me in denial for years about my condition. Despite suspecting that I had ADHD, I continued to live under the false narrative that I was just a lazy, undependable person that wasn’t smart and could not be someone of significant value. I’m...

Each fascinating iOS 15 feature has allowed me to gain control over my ADHD symptoms. Specifically, my lack of focus, procrastination, and productivity presented the most problems when moving this past August. I struggled to find the motivation necessary to get back...

 Mood stabilizers are the breakthrough I didn't realize I needed. After a lifetime of undiagnosed and untreated bipolar disorder II, I was surprised to discover a wealth of options for bipolar patients seeking medication management.  So, when I received my diagnosis,...

Let's be honest. ADHD productivity tools can be a hit or miss. When they're good, you're on fire, productive, and efficient. Yet when the novelty wears off, unproductivity quickly settles in. And, as a member of the ADHD club, I've struggled with this exact...

The creation of negative body image is the largest coup of marketing history. The birth of marketing and advertising in the 1920s paved the way for suggestive and persuasive marketing. (1) Various firms and corporations latched on to this financially lucrative...

For newcomers preparing for your first therapy session can be a little confusing. Typically the confusion is caused by not understanding how to prepare and schedule your appointment. And, the overwhelm of doing so may cause you to put off therapy. Before you give up,...