Over the past number of years, “protecting your peace” has become one of the most shared pieces of advice in modern culture. And it’s easy to understand why, because why would anyone choose to stay in a situation that causes them distress? But, for many, how this advice is actually used is focused less on […]
June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shining a light on an issue that affects millions of men across the country. While conversations about mental health have become more common in recent years, many men still struggle in silence. Cultural expectations, fear of judgment, and pressure to appear strong often prevent […]
It might feel like mental health language has taken a more prominent place in everyday conversations in recent years. Social media has played a big part in this shift, with platforms like Instagram and TikTok turning mental health “advice” into digestible content. In some ways, this shift has been positive; it helps destigmatize mental health […]
AI is a tool that helps millions tighten an important email to their boss or summarize a long document they don’t have time to read. It’s a fantastic productivity tool, and the idea that someone could form an emotional dependency on it might sound far-fetched. But for a growing number of people, the relationship with […]
On average, people spend 143 minutes (which is two hours and 23 minutes) on social media every single day. And for teens, the average daily usage time goes up to around three hours a day! Plus, this number keeps on increasing every successive year. When social media apps were founded back in the 2010s, they […]
For many of us, validating experiences and emotions can feel like a relief. If people have told us we’re being “too dramatic” or to just “get over it,” validation helps us feel seen and heard. But sometimes, validation can become the reason we avoid anything uncomfortable. For instance, we might validate that we’re anxious in […]
Most of us aren’t looking for shortcuts for our mental health because we don’t care about our well-being. We’re looking for them to offer relief from depression, anxiety, overwhelm, or emotional exhaustion. We want quick-fix mental health solutions because we’re tired of finding it hard to cope every day. But while some of these so-called […]
Many of us have seen TikTok videos describing something that feels familiar and accurate to our own experiences. Maybe it’s a clip in which someone describes social exhaustion, trauma responses, or relationship patterns that match up with our own ordeals, but we’ve never quite had the words to explain. These videos can feel validating, as […]
Every June, Pride Month serves as a celebration of identity, visibility, progress, and community for LGBTQIA+ individuals around the world. It is a time to honor the history of advocacy and recognize the ongoing efforts to create a more inclusive society. While Pride Month is often associated with joy and celebration, it also presents an […]
