Swedish pop singer Molly Sandén’s song “Freak” was written by Kevin Högdahl, Maria Smith, Molly Sandén and Victor Thell. The lyrics reflect an internal struggle…
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused disruption in virtually all workplaces. For many, the workplace has merged with the home, as social distancing has necessitated remote…
“The only guilt I feel is the manufactured cliché guilt that society thrusts upon people who have weird kinks.” Wilson (name changed for anonymity) has…
A Harvard report found that physician burnout has become a public health crisis. They define physician burnout as “a condition in which physicians lose satisfaction…
Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are often infantilized and misrepresented, including the common misconception that they are heterosexual and cisgender. Yet, with the recent…
In this informative Ted Talk titled “What Causes Panic Attacks, and How Can You Prevent Them?”, Dr. Cindy J. Aaronson educates us on panic…
Being positive all the time and rejecting negative aspects of life can create unhealthy experiences. Toxic positivity is when you deny, invalidate, or minimize a…
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom, written by Don Miguel Ruiz, is a short book based on ancient Toltec wisdom that advocates…
When we think someone as lonely, we almost always imagine the individual as literally alone, but for many loneliness is an experience they feel despite…
We all feel overwhelmed occasionally. While there are many meditation and breathing exercises out there, choosing one that is right you can also feel overwhelming….
Mommy blogging started to gain popularity in 2010 and gave mothers a platform to share parenting experiences. By 2014 there was a predicted 4.4 million…
The song “To Be Loved”, by AURORA and Askjell expresses the challenges of feeling love. There is a beautiful feeling of connection that arises with…
Disclaimer: Please note that the following post discusses a song which contains some explicit lyrics. The song “FRIENDS” is a track from artist J. Cole’s…
“Where the Sidewalk Ends”, by the children’s poet Shel Silverstein, was written in 1974 and published in a book of poems by the same name….
As someone who has supported children who have mental illnesses, I have always been an advocate for their health and safety. Recently, through speaking with…
“Breathe Me” is a 2004 single by Australian singer Sia. The lyrics mention the struggles of feeling worthless, alone, and afraid. Throughout this song, she…
COVID-19, formally known as the novel coronavirus, was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020. It has become increasingly important…
Judy Moskowitz, a professor of medical social sciences at Northwestern University, talks about ways to cope with isolation. The COVID-19 pandemic not only affects our physical…
This image created by graphic designer Nikki Cohen depicts a valuable life lesson. The pathway, in which the foot prints are on, spells out “STRESS”….
Imagine dancing for 30 hours a week at the cost of school and a social life. You are constantly told you are not good enough…
