The Margarita’s Salty Truth by L. Meggen Gray LMSW

Many people have started using OCD out of context as a way to describe being organized or tidy. But OCD is much more than the “buzzword” that it’s become.

Here are 8 ways in which your body is telling you that something is wrong.

Knowing our own emotional triggers can be life-changing.

Sensory-based anxiety coping strategies can assist in dealing with stress and anxiety in order to achieve long-term success and social emotional development.

Suicidal thoughts can happen when feelings of hopelessness, isolation, or despair become too heavy to bear.

In many cases, people who are deeply struggling will present themselves as extremely happy in order to cover the pain that they feel inside. Check on your happy friends.

It is critical to recognize that LGBTQ+ kids are at risk of suicide not because of their sexual orientation or gender identity, but rather because of how they are mistreated and humiliated in society.

Research has shown that having a strong support system has many positive benefits, such as higher levels of well-being, better coping skills, and a longer and healthier life.

It’s National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. One of the most critical things you can do to help those who are struggling is to know the warning signs and act accordingly.

Having meaningful, open conversations can be tough. This can be especially true if you suspect something risky or dangerous might be going on with the other person.

It’s National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. It’s important to know that there is a lot you can do to prevention suicide.

As cliche or silly as it might sound, positive impacts are life changing. Whether we realize it or not, we might not even have positive impacts in our lives.

There are many reasons you might need to walk away from a situation, or a person. Here are 5 things you can do to help the process along, as well as help you process the change yourself.

There are ways to avoid oversharing and manage the symptoms that may cause it.

While there isn't a one-size-fits-all answer to the question of whether or not someone has ADHD, there are some common signs and symptoms that can help give you an idea.

Bullies are more than just kids who pull hair on the playground. It's not always obvious that bullies are bullies; they can be sneaky and slow with their bullying

From birth, children need experiences and relationships that show them they’re valued, capable human beings who bring pleasure to others.

From birth, children need experiences and relationships that show them they’re valued, capable human beings who bring pleasure to others.

Even the most independent people can benefit from social engagement, and having a network of people to lean on during emotionally trying times can be essential to maintaining good mental health.