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.

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.

Feeling like you're not doing enough can be paralyzing, especially when the world feels overwhelming. This article explores how to sit with that discomfort and still take meaningful action—imperfect, limited, and real. Showing up matters, even when it doesn’t feel like it’s enough.

College life is exciting but stressful. Between classes, projects, and personal challenges, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. These therapist-recommended coping strategies go beyond “just breathe” to help you manage stress, care for your mental health, and find real support—so you can navigate college life without burning out.

Finding the right therapist in Champaign, IL doesn’t have to be overwhelming. This guide helps you focus on what truly matters: connection, trust, and a style that fits you. From using Google strategically, to reading bios with intention, and taking advantage of free consults—you’ll learn how to choose a therapist who truly gets you.

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:

Have you wondered what it’s like to have a relationship with someone diagnosed with borderline? Maybe you’re already acquainted

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.

For many of us, the outcome of this month’s presidential election was a disturbing event that affected our sense of safety

As the semester draws to a close, college students find themselves navigating the tumultuous waters of final exams. While the pressure to...

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

Starting college is a monumental life event, filled with excitement, opportunity, and, understandably, a fair bit of anxiety

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

“Sit with that feeling” is a common therapy phrase used as an invitation for clients to begin developing acceptance towards feelings

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

In recent years, Pride Month has evolved from a commemoration of the Stonewall Riots into a global celebration of LGBTQ+ identity,