Moving to the U.S. can bring excitement—but also emotional stress. From culture shock to loneliness, many immigrants silently struggle to adjust. This guide explores the stages of cultural adaptation, offers mental health tips, and reminds you: seeking support isn’t weakness—it’s strength. At Bodhi Counseling, we’re here to help you feel seen, supported, and grounded as you build your new life.

This article explores how social media and technology influence mental health, highlighting both benefits and challenges, and offers strategies to maintain a healthy digital balance.

September, Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, is a time to reduce stigma, honor loved ones, and inspire hope. As a suicide-loss survivor, I share that healing doesn’t mean forgetting but learning to live with grief, turning pain into strength, and finding community in hope.

Burnout and depression often look alike—constant exhaustion, low motivation, and emotional strain. Learning the difference can help you find the right support and begin healing.

September is Suicide Prevention Month—a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and remind us that conversations about suicide aren’t just for professionals. By noticing warning signs, showing up, and listening with compassion, you can be a lifeline for someone in crisis. Small acts of care, presence, and connection can truly save lives.

Adrianna Powell, LSW, offers compassionate therapy for kids, teens, young adults, and families in Champaign, IL. With experience in trauma, anxiety, depression, identity exploration, and family dynamics, Adrianna creates a collaborative, affirming space for healing. Sessions are available in-person or online across Illinois.

Meet Lauren Eberle, a Licensed Social Worker at Bodhi Counseling in Champaign, IL. She provides compassionate, collaborative therapy for teens and adults facing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and identity challenges. Lauren specializes in supporting neurodiverse, LGBTQIA+, and BIPOC clients, offering a safe, affirming space for healing and growth.

Depression isn’t always tears or staying in bed. It can appear as irritability, overworking, physical aches, or emotional numbness. Recognizing the less obvious signs can help you seek support sooner and begin the path toward healing.

Meet Megan K. Ramirez, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner serving clients ages 5 to 65 in Champaign, IL and statewide via telehealth. Megan offers compassionate, evidence-based care through evaluations, medication management, and therapy—with a trauma-informed, person-centered approach.

Beginning July 17, 2025, the 9-8-8 Lifeline will end its LGBTQ+ “Press 3” option, which connected over 1.3 million youth with affirming crisis counselors. This change, tied to federal budget cuts, has sparked concern among mental health experts and LGBTQ+ advocates. Without this dedicated support, many fear increased risk for vulnerable youth. The Trevor Project continues to offer life-saving LGBTQ+ crisis care.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to focus on the importance of mental well-being and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health

Have you ever been told, “Just think positively!”? This is what I like to call a “key-in-locked-chest” problem:

As the snow begins to melt and the days grow longer, spring is just around the corner.

After months of coughing and throat discomfort, I underwent an endoscopy and throat biopsy in late 2023.

Setting New Year’s resolutions is a classic tradition people participate in to set goals for themselves to work towards for the year.

As the days shorten and the weather grows colder, many people experience changes in their mood and energy levels.

With the commencement of Hispanic Heritage Month across the country, we honor and recognize the cultures and contributions of Hispanic

In a world that often emphasizes independence and self-reliance, it's not uncommon for individuals to find it challenging to ask for help

On June 19, 1865, the news of the ending of the Civil War and of slavery reached those who were still enslaved in Galveston, Texas.

You just took your last final, submitted your last assignment, and said your goodbyes to your friends for the summer.