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Mental Health Month Is for Us Too: Reclaiming Rest and Joy as BIPOC Mental Health Providers
April 23, 2025
Every May, Mental Health Month offers a dedicated time to spotlight mental health awareness, reduce stigma, and promote access to care. For many, it’s an invitation to reflect, advocate, and...
Supporting Survivors Starts with You: ASWB-Approved Continuing Education for Social Workers
April 10, 2025
Sexual assault remains a pervasive and deeply traumatic issue affecting individuals across all backgrounds. As social workers and mental health professionals, we are often among the first to hear these...
Using Culturally Informed Approaches to Support Clients with Stress
April 10, 2025
In today’s diverse and rapidly changing world, stress is a near-universal experience—but how individuals experience and respond to stress is profoundly shaped by culture. For social workers and mental health...
Healing Starts With Us: Managing Stress As a Mental Health Professional
April 1, 2025
April is Stress Awareness Month, a dedicated time for mental health professionals to acknowledge the pervasive impact of stress on mental and physical well-being. As frontline caregivers, therapists, and counselors,...
Ethical Importance of Managing Vicarious Trauma: For Mental Health Professionals
March 18, 2025
As MHPs [mental health professionals], we are faithful helpers; we help others heal from trauma. But what do we do when this work takes an emotional toll on us? This includes vicarious...
Honoring Women’s History Month
March 5, 2025
To every BIPOC woman and femme in the mental health field: You are history in the making. Your work, your voice, and your existence within these systems is part of...
It’s Not “Picky Eating”
February 4, 2025
Understanding ARFID in the BIPOC Community Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is often misunderstood and underdiagnosed, especially in Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. While eating disorders have...
Embracing Mental Wellness Month
January 1, 2025
Mental Wellness Month, celebrated annually in January, serves as a vital reminder of the importance of prioritizing mental health and overall well-being. For mental health professionals, this month presents an...
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) in the BIPOC Community
November 18, 2024
As the colder months approach, many people begin to experience changes in their mood and energy levels, which for some may lead to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD, often referred...
Anxiety and Sexual Risky Behaviors
November 1, 2024
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It manifests in various ways, from generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and social anxiety to panic disorder and...