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The Influence of Culture on Latinx/e Mental Health
With the commencement of Hispanic Heritage Month across the country, we honor and recognize the cultures and contributions of Hispanic
Jasmine Martinez
Sep 10, 20242 min read


Navigating Mental Health as You Start College: A Freshman’s Guide
Starting college is a monumental life event, filled with excitement, opportunity, and, understandably, a fair bit of anxiety
Alexa Nutt
Aug 30, 20243 min read


5 Self-Care Strategies for Busy Schedules
You deserve to take care of yourself. Self-care can have incredible impacts on your mental health. While it may be easier to put everyone
Hallie Pearson
Aug 22, 20244 min read


4 Ways to Care for Your Mental Health With Election Stress
If you’re feeling stress and anxiety around the upcoming U.S. presidential election, you’re not alone.
Kate Maurer
Aug 19, 20243 min read


What it Means to “sit” with your Feelings
“Sit with that feeling” is a common therapy phrase used as an invitation for clients to begin developing acceptance towards feelings
Jasmine Martinez
Jul 22, 20242 min read


Breaking the Silence: Why We Struggle to Ask for Help and How to Overcome It
In a world that often emphasizes independence and self-reliance, it's not uncommon for individuals to find it challenging to ask for help
Trese McLaughlin
Jul 8, 20243 min read


Pride and Self-Care: Celebrating Identity for Mental Well-being
In recent years, Pride Month has evolved from a commemoration of the Stonewall Riots into a global celebration of LGBTQ+ identity,
Alexa Nutt
Jun 24, 20242 min read


7 Ways to Navigate Difficult Body Image Days During the Summer
Society often promotes an idealized and unrealistic version of the "summer body."
Lisa Graff
Jun 21, 20243 min read


Juneteenth: Origins, Purpose, and Meaning
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.
Sean-Michael Green
Jun 19, 20243 min read


Stonewall and LGBTQ+ Mental Health
June 28th marks the 55th anniversary of the Stonewall rebellion, a pivotal moment in the history of the LGBTQ+ rights movement.

David McDaniel, LCSW
Jun 3, 20243 min read


5 ways to take care of YOU when school is out for the summer!
You just took your last final, submitted your last assignment, and said your goodbyes to your friends for the summer.
Hallie Pearson
May 17, 20243 min read


How to Cope with Mixed Emotions on Mother's Day: A Guide for Those Struggling with the Holiday
For some people Mother’s Day might be an uncomplicated chance to honor a beloved mother, stepmother, grandmother, or other caregiver
Kate Maurer
May 10, 20243 min read


5 Ways to Support Yourself After Losing a Parent
The loss of a parent -- biological, adopted, or chosen -- is a profound and deeply individual experience.

David McDaniel, LCSW
May 2, 20242 min read


Healing the Spiritual Wound: Seeking Therapy for Religious Trauma
Religious experiences can deeply shape our lives, offering a sense of community, identity, and purpose.

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
Apr 23, 20242 min read


A Quick Guide to Finding A Therapist
Beginning the journey to finding a therapist can seem daunting and overwhelming. Whether this is your first time considering therapy or
Jasmine Martinez
Apr 2, 20242 min read


6 Things College Students Should Know About Voting in Illinois
For some of you, this may be your first time voting, or you may have a few votes under your belt.
Hallie Pearson
Mar 20, 20243 min read


The Importance of Voting
With rising political tensions and an upcoming election, 2024 has already been a time of worry, frustration, and fear for many
Sean-Michael Green
Mar 7, 20242 min read


10 Ways for Singles to Be Their Own Valentine
Valentine’s Day can bury us under an avalanche of red and pink decorations, chocolates, greeting cards, and flowers.

David McDaniel, LCSW
Jan 29, 20242 min read


How to Maintain your New Year’s Resolutions
The end of the year and the start of the new one bring a giddy mood for some of us. A new year! Full of possibilities!
Kate Maurer
Jan 16, 20243 min read


Mental Health New Year’s Resolutions
New Year’s resolutions are, of course, a completely optional tradition. But if you like to use the occasion of a new calendar year
Kate Maurer
Dec 27, 20232 min read
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