Emotional abuse can be harder to recognize than physical abuse, but its effects are often just as damaging. It can take many forms, including gaslighting, manipulation, shaming, blaming, or constant criticism. These behaviors are designed to confuse, isolate, and disempower the person on the receiving...
Coping with Family Estrangement: What You Need to Know Have you had to reduce or completely cut off contact with a family member? If so, you're not alone. According to Psychology Today, more than 1 in 4 Americans are currently estranged from a family member,...
If we’re honest, many of us might admit to excessive screen use. Attention to balancing our screen time use with offline activities is necessary to support our emotional, cognitive, and relational well-being. Consider the following negative mental health effects of excessive screen time, particularly in...
Understanding Burnout: The Hidden Layers of Exhaustion Many people think of burnout as simply feeling drained after an intense stretch of work, school, or life demands. But burnout is far more complex than physical exhaustion—it’s a multidimensional experience that involves what some refer to as...
Understanding and Nurturing Self-Esteem Low self-esteem is a struggle many of us face at different points in our lives. While it isn’t a mental health diagnosis, how we see ourselves profoundly shapes our mental health and overall well-being. What is Self-Esteem? At its core, self-esteem...