How To Support a Traumatized Child by Maria Black ***TW: Death, ACES, Mentions of Bullying.*** The day my father died was the worst day of my life. I can remember it vividly, even though I was only six. Everyone was gathered around the medical bed that had taken residence in my parent’s room. It was […]
Dealing with ACES: How to Support a Traumatized Child Through Trauma Informed Parenting Read More »
Have you ever heard of invasive thoughts? It’s a term I use to describe the thoughts, energies, and worries I pick up by being around other people. Like an invasive species, these thoughts tend to grow rampant and clog up my brain. This leaves little room for my own thoughts to thrive. HSP’s, Empaths and
Mental Floss: How to Let go of Invasive Thoughts Read More »
**The Relationship Rehab Series focuses on the intersection between mental health and intimate relationships. Specifically we look at ways to optimize your love life through psychologically proven practices.** Good relationships are key to great mental health. Why? In their paper Intimate Relationships and Psychopathology, researchers Mark Whisman and Donald Baum find that “relationship discord is
Relationship Rehab Series Part 1: Starting the Conversation Read More »
Lately, MSB has been on a role – producing more content than ever. If you’re a frequent reader you know we start many of our articles by asking “why?” So why is it that this blog has gone from a personal hobby to a passionate career for me? Most Mental Health Resources Are Written by
Amplifying the Voices of Mental Health Read More »
Couples counseling is for everyone. I’ll say it again for the people in the back: COUPLES COUNSELING IS FOR EVERYONE!!! Whether your relationship is on the rocks, you’re a newlywed, or you’re just looking to maintain your awesome partnership, couples therapy is an valuable tool to have at your disposal! Why is Couples Counseling so
Do’s and Don’ts of Couples Counseling Read More »
Have you ever been there? You meet someone new and say “oh wow they’re really cool, I could be friends with this person or even more.” So you get closer and closer with your new love interest or your work friend or the people in your hobby group. Everything is going good, except they don’t
Open Book: Lessons from Vulnerability and Mental Illness Read More »
One of the best things you can do for yourself in a Mental Health Crisis is make sure you’re financially stable. Read through to discover how to balance your finances during a crisis.
Mental Wealth: 10 Ways to Balance Your Finances During a Mental Health Crisis Read More »
5 ways to care for yourself when hormones and mental illness coincide.
Moody Monday: 5 Ways to Deal With PMDD Read More »
26 unique ways to support your loved ones (and yourself) through a bout of mental illness.
26 Ways to Support your Loved One Through Mental Illness…in fun ABC form. Read More »
Because staring an abuser in the face and quoting provisions from the National Mental Health Act will make them think twice about infantilizing, gaslighting, or abusing you. Also it’s pretty bad ass. This week on MSB is all about exploring the power of Mental Health Laws and Legislation and what that means to you in
Knowledge is Power – Why Understanding the Law is Vital to your Recovery Read More »
