What I Learned When I Came Out to My Asian Mother
“We all have a story to share, and I believe knowing someone’s story creates connection.” By Dr. Kyoung Mi ChoiProfessor in the Department of Counselor EducationSan José State University There was…
The Skills You Need for Happier Relationships With Family
After taking our free online course, many students see big changes in the way they interact with loved ones. By Flora JinClinical Research Coordinator Introduction This holiday season, many of…
Pets give Companionship, Cuddles and joy – and also Unavoidable Stresses
Pets often become an integral part of the family system, and some people say their bond to their pet is akin to that of a human child. By Emily HemendingerAssistant Professor of Psychiatry University…
Is it Anxiety or ADHD, or both? How to tell the Difference and why it Matters
For some people, successful treatment of co-existing ADHD may be the best way of getting relief from chronic anxiety. By Dr. Alison PoultonSenior Lecturer, Brain Mind Centre NepeanUniversity of Sydney Introduction “Cassie” is an…
Latinos Need Therapists to Acknowledge Our Culture
Latino patients can get better mental health care if our beliefs, practices, identity, and cultural background are at the core of treatment. By Gisselle MedinaLatino investigative and multimedia journalist Introduction…
Five Ways Music Can Make You a Better Person
Can listening to music change your behavior for the better? By Dr. Summer AllenScience writer and editor Introduction People in the United States spend an average of 32 hours listening to music each…
Partnering up can help you grow as an Individual – here’s the Psychology of a Romantic Relationship that Expands the self
It almost sounds like a paradox, but pairing with the right person can help you grow as an individual as you blend your interests with theirs and learn from their strengths. By Dr. Gary W. Lewandowski Jr.Professor of PsychologyMonmouth University Introduction It’s common to want to become a better version of…
How Hospital Care Fails Disabled Bodies
Poet, performer and writer Jamie Hale is often admitted to hospital due to their chronic illnesses. Here Jamie exposes the underfunded home care that caused a recent spell in hospital,…
How to Decolonize Mental Health Treatment for BIPOC
By Gabes TorresPsychotherapist, organizer, and artist Note: Whenever you read the terms BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), racialized people, and racially marginalized, I mean them synonymously while understanding the…
Why It’s Good for You to Cry
Research on crying helps explain why humans cry, as well as how it can improve our overall well-being. By Jill SuttieFree-lance journalist and a staff writer Introduction I like to warn…
