Studies have shown that a lack of proper sleep can hurt performance at work, and in school, as well as lead to issues with mood such as irritability and depression.

Did you know that mindfulness practices can help us to increase our ability to regulate emotions, and decrease stress, anxiety, and depression?

How you wake up, sets the tone for the entire day.

As we come to the end of National Men’s Health Week, we’d like to say to any of the men out there who are struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD or any other health related issue, You are not alone.

Unfortunately, men are far less likely than women to seek help when they need it. This is not only true for all mental-health problems, but for depression in particular.

This week is National Men’s Health Week!

Today is National Say Something Nice Day!

No matter how bad the situation is, choosing to look for happiness will attract more positivity into your life. The more you practice having a positive outlook, the easier it will come to you.

The truth is, happiness is something you might have to actively work to achieve and maintain. It can be difficult to achieve and maintain that happiness if you constantly compare yourself, what you have, and where you are in life to others.

Taking care of yourself doesn’t mean “ me first”, it just means “me too”. 

When it comes to being a clinician, sometimes the burnout is real.

Happy International Women’s Day!

Self care is critical for managing our own wellbeing and no one knows that better than clinicians

The options for practicing self-care are endless and in truth, self-care is going to look a little bit different to each individual person. 

Learning to embrace the uniqueness of humankind and our  different versions of life, can be extremely eye-opening. 

Holding the space for acceptance and respect for ourselves and others can be hard at first.

It’s important to recognize that you will never truly know and understand what another person is going through, nor their perspective in life.

As Lisa Friedman once said “Inclusion is a philosophy that embraces the idea that everyone has something of value to contribute and that everyone has a right to belong.”

Building a habit or routine is not easy or quick. It takes time and persistence. Even when it doesn’t work out the first (or 2nd or 3rd) time, keep trying.