The Wellness Diary

Insights, advice, new research, tips and tricks, and new resources to help you with your mental health journey.

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How to Handle Financial Inequality Between Partners

Financial inequality is common in relationships and can lead to misunderstandings, frustration, and stress. This guide explores how couples can address financial differences with effective communication, mutual respect, and practical strategies to strengthen their relationship and work towards shared financial goals.

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How Depression Affects Executive Function

Executive function encompasses essential mental skills like planning, decision-making, and time management. However, depression can severely impact these abilities, making daily tasks overwhelming. Learn how depression affects executive function, the challenges that result, and actionable strategies to regain control and manage life more effectively.

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What is Avoidance Behavior?

Avoidance behavior often provides short-term relief for those experiencing anxiety, but in the long term, it can reinforce and increase feelings of worry and unease. Learn what avoidance behavior is, why it develops, and how to adopt healthier strategies for confronting and overcoming this coping tendency.

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Resilience Refined: Learning from Life's Toughest Moments

Navigating through life's challenges can be daunting, yet these experiences shape our resilience and character in profound ways. This blog delves into how facing adversity directly can fuel personal and professional growth, offering insights on how to adapt, grow emotionally, and turn struggles into stepping stones toward a stronger future.

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The Impact of Climate Change on Mental Health: Managing Climate Anxiety

Climate anxiety, also known as eco-anxiety, refers to the chronic fear and worry many people experience in response to the ongoing environmental degradation and uncertainty caused by climate change. As individuals become more aware of the devastating effects of climate change—such as wildfires, hurricanes, and rising sea levels—feelings of helplessness, dread, and grief can emerge. For some, this anxiety manifests as an overwhelming sense of fear for the future of the planet and humanity.

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Generational Trauma: Trauma-Informed Self-Care Practices

Generational trauma, also known as intergenerational or transgenerational trauma, is a form of trauma that is passed down from one generation to the next. This kind of trauma can affect entire families or communities, leading to emotional, mental, and even physical issues that persist across generations. Healing from generational trauma is a deeply personal process, but it is also one that can transform the well-being of future generations

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Understanding PTSD: Causes, Symptoms, and Pathways to Healing

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition triggered by traumatic experiences. This blog delves into the causes of PTSD, its symptoms, and the various therapeutic approaches—such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and EMDR—available to help individuals heal and regain control of their lives.

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Coping with the Emotional Impact of a Disability Diagnosis

Receiving a disability diagnosis can be emotionally overwhelming, especially when intersecting factors like race, gender, and sexuality come into play. This blog explores the emotional stages of coping with a diagnosis and offers practical strategies for building resilience, finding support, and navigating stigma. Learn how to manage mental health challenges and discover ways to find joy and purpose post-diagnosis.

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Managing Anxiety During Global Uncertainty: Strategies for Coping with Current Events

In a world filled with constant change and uncertainty, managing anxiety can feel overwhelming. This blog explores the ways in which global events impact mental health and offers practical strategies for staying grounded. Whether it's through mindfulness, setting boundaries with media, or building resilience, you'll find actionable tips to help you navigate anxiety and maintain your well-being amidst the challenges of today's world.

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Navigating Gender Expectations: Overcoming Societal Pressures with Confidence

Gender expectations and societal pressures can significantly impact how we see ourselves and interact with the world. In this blog, we explore the complex ways these norms influence identity, especially through the lenses of race, disability, and sexuality. We also offer practical strategies for overcoming these challenges and embracing your true self with confidence.

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Breaking the Cycle: Understanding Trauma Dumping and Healing Generational Trauma

Trauma dumping is the act of sharing one’s traumatic experiences in an unfiltered, often overwhelming way, without considering the emotional impact it may have on the listener. Unlike healthy emotional sharing, which involves a mutual exchange and support, trauma dumping can feel like an emotional offload, where one person vents intensely without regard for the other’s capacity to absorb or help.

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Understanding the Differences Between Chronic Depression and Seasonal Depression

Depression is a complex mental health disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Understanding the nuances between different types of depression is crucial for effective treatment and management. This blog will explore the key differences between chronic depression and seasonal depression, helping you identify symptoms, understand causes, and find appropriate treatment options.

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Global War Talks and Collective Trauma: Navigating Mental Health in Uncertain Times

In a world increasingly fraught with global tensions, discussions of potential conflicts are becoming more common. These war talks not only affect international relations but also have a profound impact on our collective mental health. This article delves into the psychological repercussions of such discussions, offering strategies for coping with the resulting anxiety and stress.

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Understanding How Medical Trauma Disproportionately Affects the Black Community

The history of medical trauma in the Black community is deeply rooted in systemic racism and discrimination. From the exploitation of enslaved people for medical experiments to the infamous Tuskegee Syphilis Study, there is a long legacy of abuse and mistreatment. These historical injustices have created a pervasive mistrust of the medical system among many Black individuals, which continues to affect healthcare experiences today.

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