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Unique Challenges for Black Individuals with Mental Health Conditions

by | | Expert Interviews, Information for Family Caregivers, Mental Health News, Tips for Caregivers

Khristine Heflin, LCSW-C According to a 2018 survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 16% of African American adults reported having a mental illness in the previous year, and 22.4% of that group reported a...

Is it Time to Find a New Therapist for Your Teenager? Five Questions to Answer

by | | Mental Health News, Teen, Tips for Caregivers

By Thomas Maye Mental health counseling is a crucial part of treating mood disorders, so a therapist-client relationship that does not pan out can feel especially crushing. But the road to recovery isn’t always straightforward and it often takes a number of tries...

Yes, High Achievers Can Have Depression and Anxiety, Too

by | | Tips for Caregivers

On Monday, May 31, 2021, top-ranked tennis pro Naomi Osaka took to Twitter to announce she was pulling out of the elite French Open tennis competition for mental health reasons. Her statement read, in part, “The truth is that I have suffered long bouts of depression...

15 Fun and Playful Ways to Practice Self-Care

by | | Mental Health News, Tips for Caregivers

Caring for a loved one living with a mental health condition is no easy task. From managing appointments to participating in counseling sessions, the physical and emotional investment required from you adds up.  Sometimes, it can negatively impact your personal...

Social Self-Care Ideas to Prevent Feeling Isolated

by | | Mental Health News, Tips for Caregivers

Prioritizing self-care is essential for maintaining our overall health and wellness. But as a caregiver to your loved one, putting others first could mean you are neglecting your own needs. We want family caregivers like you to remember that your own well-being is...

12 Self-Care Tips for Nurturing Your Body

by | | Mental Health News, Tips for Caregivers

As a caregiver to your loved one, taking care of your own needs can sometimes fall to the bottom of your list of priorities. But looking after your self-care is not only essential to your well-being, it even helps you to be the best caregiver you can be. Self-care...
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