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Grief is a universal human experience, yet it is intensely personal. It’s a journey that we all embark on at some point in our lives, yet no two paths are exactly alike. Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or the shattering of a dream, grief can feel like navigating through the darkest depths of the unknown. Loss is a natural part of life; like resting when we are tired and drinking when we are thirsty, we grieve when we experience a loss. This is nature’s way of healing emotional wounds.

What is trauma? Trauma is any disturbing or distressing life event that overwhelms the brain’s ability to cope. Some people have the misconception that trauma only includes events that others perceive to be tragic or terrifying.

Attachment is a huge buzzword today thanks to social media. Many people are caught up in the hype of researching and understanding their attachment style. But what exactly is attachment and how does it actually impact us? Let’s take a look!

Mental illnesses are disorders that impact a person’s mood, thoughts, or behaviors and include a range of diagnoses. Supporting a loved one with mental illness can be challenging. You know what kind of help to offer when someone is sick with a cold or the flu, but you may be at a loss when it comes to caring for someone with mental illness.

Being a teen isn’t easy. Between academic and social pressures, fluctuating hormones, and crowded schedules, teens today have a lot to juggle. Maintaining a balance between school, friends, family, and activities can feel overwhelming and have the potential to impact both mental and physical health. Finding time to regularly incorporate habits that reduce stress and help support overall physical, emotional, and behavioral health is a key component to living a balanced life.

There are many images of addiction in pop culture and media; we see it on reality TV shows, in movies, and across social media. We say we’re “addicted” to describe our relationship to snack foods, shopping, television, TikTok, and smartphones. But what does addiction actually mean?

Everyone struggles with the winter blues when the nights are long and cold temperatures sap your motivation to socialize, exercise, and get out of the house in general. But if your winter blues more often than not become depression, you may want to try these five coping mechanisms.

If your sense of humor is the first thing to go when your life gets stressful, you might want to re-prioritize your coping methods. There are immediate benefits to turning life’s inconveniences into jokes and many long-term advantages to approaching life with levity.

When you’re in the middle of a flashback, painful memories, or debilitating emotions, it can be hard to pull yourself out of it. Luckily, over the years, mental health experts have developed grounding techniques to help people cope with PTSD, anxiety, and other mental health issues that have developed from trauma.

Couples therapy is one excellent way to address potential issues in your relationship before they develop into full-blown problems, creating a rift between yourself and your partner.

Every person will face some level of anxiety in their life due to a wide array of different factors. Learning how to effectively manage your anxiety levels through wholesome and natural means is key to living a higher quality of life.

COVID-19 took everyone by surprise – and not the pleasant kind. No country, no government, no health authority can claim to have complete, total knowledge of this pandemic. This is why we all struggle with the new normal called “social distancing.”