Many obstacles can stand in the way of people getting mental health help. There is the still-strong social stigma that stops some people cold. There is the fear that they might have to go on medication indefinitely. Some people are skeptical and don’t believe that therapy will actually help them. And countless people are terrified of digging into their history ...

Even though your school days might be far behind you, does September still have a new year feeling for you? When August rolls around, there used to be that feeling of the first day of school rapidly approaching, like a train rocketing down a tunnel. Some kids dreaded it, some loved it, but everyone got that same feeling in their ...

What method do you use to take notes in sessions? As a mental health professional, keeping accurate and comprehensive notes is a vital part of the job. You need to make sure you’re tracking the progress of your patients throughout their sessions and how you take those notes needs attention. You need notes that you’ll be able to read and ...

As a student, you have the advantage of accessing all of the resources and systems available to you at school. From online portals for your scheduling needs to having quiet places to work/study to the help of your professors, the foundations for academic success are always in place. One of the most exciting things about graduating and starting your professional ...

How can we create a society where mental illness is taken just as seriously as a physical illness? One of the best ways to accomplish this is to help end the discrimination, stigma, and shame surrounding mental illness by raising awareness. In fact, awareness is one of the most important tools we have in the fight against mental illness. Back ...