Written by: Marissa Are you familiar with a secret lurking in the minds of so many people considered to be “high achievers?” At the end of the day, a number of these people feel completely undeserving, almost …
Written by: Seada “The sky is falling!” It can be easy to create false accusations or assumptions if our perception of the world is distorted. Our brain makes sense of the world by linking our thoughts, ideas, …
Written by: Anonymous With the recent passing of two prominent celebrities, social media has been flooded with messages about mental health hotlines and statuses that say, "Please come to me if you need help." One post …
Written by: Marissa As a mindfulness practitioner, I am frequently asked about cultivating mindfulness in moments of stress. Stress is a silent epidemic. It plagues people of all ages and lifestyles around the globe. It has …
Written by: Alaa My name is Alaa Khalil. I graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas with a Masters in Communication Disorders. I currently work with both pediatric and adult patients who struggle with with …
Written by: Seada and Nadrah When we make statements such as “I never get angry,” it is an example of a psychological defense mechanism called denial. Dr. Gabor Mate studied the relationship between emotional distress, physiological disturbance, …
Written by: Seada Depression is a common and serious medical concern that negatively impacts the way you feel, the way you think, and the way you behave. Depression hurts everyone, not just the sufferer. Fortunately, depression …
Written by: Seada What would our lives be like without the existence of emotions? Can the emotions of hate and love be separated? Can sadness and happiness occur simultaneously? What about the feelings of disgust and …
Written by: Marissa Disclaimer: Thoughts and opinions expressed in this article are my own. This article is not meant to be an alternative to professional therapy or treatment. If you are relapsing into an eating disorder, …
Written by: Seada As a child born in an immigrant family, I learned the value of obeying authority and did as I was told. I learned that my voice did not matter; this perception was supported when I …