Category: Blog
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Mental Health and Cardiac Conditions: Understanding the Mind–Heart Connection
Heart health isn’t just physical—it’s emotional too. If you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, or burnout, it may be affecting your heart more than you realize. Discover how treating mental health and cardiac conditions together can improve long-term health.
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When the New Year Feels Heavy: Supporting Mental Health for Children & Families Living With Chronic Illness
January doesn’t always feel like a fresh start—especially for families living with pediatric chronic illness. 💛 Mental health matters just as much as physical health, and support can make a difference. Read our latest blog on caring for emotional well-being this season.
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Navigating Holiday Stress: Supporting Your Emotional Well-Being This Season
Holiday stress is real—even when everything looks “fine” on the outside. You’re allowed to feel overwhelmed, sad, or disconnected this season. Read more about supporting your emotional well-being during the holidays and giving yourself permission to feel what you feel.
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When Holiday Joy Meets Caregiving Stress: Why This Season Can Feel So Heavy
The holidays promise joy, connection, and rest, but for many caregivers the season brings a very different emotional reality. For those experiencing holiday caregiving stress, this time of year can feel especially heavy. We open our homes, host family, keep traditions alive, and stretch ourselves thin as we try to care for everyone at once. Imagine…
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Exploring the Depths of Existence: Existentialist & Humanist Perspectives
“What is the meaning of life?” For centuries, the foundation of philosophical investigation has been this age-old question. It is a question that evokes deep reflection about our human existence and furthermore, our approach to life and death. The search for meaning remains a fundamental human pursuit. There are two approaches that offer insight on…
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Managing Anxiety During Election Season—Why Mental Hygiene Matters, Especially for Communities of Color
Navigate election season stress with tips on mental hygiene and routine. Learn how political discourse affects mental health, especially for communities of color, and find coping strategies.
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Unlocking Women’s Health: Chronic Illness and Mental Well-being
Chronic illness often presents unique challenges for women, impacting not only their physical health but also their mental well-being. From autoimmune diseases to chronic pain conditions, women are disproportionately affected by various chronic illnesses. Understanding the intricate relationship between women’s physical health and their mental state is crucial for holistic healthcare approaches. This blog post…
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Caring for the Caregivers
National Caregivers Day is the third Friday of February (this year February 16th) and caregiver mental health is often neglected. Caregivers provide important, often unpaid, assistance for another person’s needs. While caregiving can bring satisfaction, it can impact the caregivers ability to work, maintain relationships and social interactions, and maintain good physical and mental health. According…
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Holiday stress and how to navigate it with chronic illness
The holiday season, often celebrated as a time of joy and togetherness, can inadvertently bring about heightened stress levels that impact individuals on various fronts. For those managing chronic illnesses, the intersection of holiday stress and health becomes a particularly nuanced challenge. There is an intricate relationship between stress and chronic illness, underscoring the importance…
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The NeuroPhysiological Response to Trauma
This month our newest clinician discusses the neurophysiological response to trauma.