Seasonal Depression 2.0: What This Winter Is Teaching Me as a Therapist
Last winter, I wrote about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and the toll it can take when the world grows colder and darker. I talked about low mood, exhaustion, disrupted sleep, and how so many of us blame ourselves long before we recognize the seasonal patterns behind it. (Check out my post from last year here:…
How AI Is Shaping Mental Health—For Better or Worse
Artificial intelligence is no longer just a futuristic concept; it’s actively shaping how we experience and manage mental health. From AI-powered therapy bots to mood-tracking apps, these tools are becoming part of daily life. But how are they affecting our minds? The answer isn’t simple—and it matters. Here is my deep dive on the benefits…
Strategies for Managing “Eco” Anxiety
You are not alone if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by climate headlines. Many feel paralyzed by the thought that they aren’t doing enough for the planet. And while not diagnosable, eco-anxiety is real and is becoming more common, especially in a world where environmental change feels both urgent and unstoppable. But this post isn’t about…
Understanding & Explaining Depression
As a therapist (and human), I’ve come to learn that one of the hardest parts of living with depression is trying to understand it—let alone explain it to someone else. It’s more than just feeling sad or having a bad day, it’s actually so much more complex. In this post, I’ll share insights into what…
The Pros and Cons of Seeking Out a Mental Health Diagnosis
The idea of getting a mental health diagnosis is everywhere these days—on social media, in therapy offices, and maybe even in your own thoughts. It seems like everyone’s exploring labels for their mental well-being. But is it all it’s cracked up to be? Is knowing exactly what’s going on in your brain really a path…
Exploring Types of Trauma
These days, it feels like the word trauma comes up more and more. And while that’s not necessarily a bad thing—it’s good that we’re talking about it more—it also means it can be a little confusing. Trauma doesn’t look the same for everyone. For some people, it comes from one huge, overwhelming event. For others,…
Understanding & Navigating Seasonal Affective Disorder
Living somewhere that has unpredictable seasons every year has taught me some things. And when I look at the snow outside, knowing that a couple days ago it was 60°F, I think about Seasonal Affective Disorder. What is Seasonal Affective Disorder? Seasonal Affective Disorder, otherwise known as SAD or Seasonal Depression, is a kind of…
Mental Health on Instagram; My Top 5
Social media and mental health don’t always go hand in hand. And when it comes to stuff like self-esteem, anxiety, and depression, it is no surprise that Instagram makes the top of the list for most toxic social media platforms. But social media doesn’t have to have a negative effect on our mental health. In…
Eating Disorders & Understanding our Relationship with Food
Recently, I have been seeing a ton of content and information for Eating Disorder Awareness Week. The current number of people experiencing an eating disorder has risen to millions in America alone. This information couldn’t be more relevant. It reminds me of those I care for. Many of them are included in this statistic. I…