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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...
Supporting Survivors of Suicide Loss
September 15, 2024
Supporting Survivors of Suicide Loss: A Guide for Mental Health Professionals The loss of a loved one to suicide is a profoundly devastating experience, and the survivors often find themselves...
Suicide Prevention: A Guide for Mental Health Professionals
September 3, 2024
Suicide Prevention: A Guide for Mental Health Professionals Introduction Suicide is a profound public health concern, representing the tragic loss of life and causing immeasurable suffering for families, friends, and...
Empowering Voices: Reproductive Justice & Equity
August 21, 2024
What is Reproductive Justice? Reproductive justice(RJ) is a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of mental health. It encompasses not only the right to have children but also the right to...