Category: Mental Health Matters

During this busy time of the year, it is easy to allow ourselves to become overwhelmed due to demands that can include work deadlines, family conflict and financial pressure. We often think of stress as something that comes from...

As the holidays approach, many of us return to familiar traditions, special meals, gatherings, music and rituals passed down through generations. Traditions can be beautiful. They connect us to our culture, strengthen family...

Throughout September, we’ve explored the importance of talking openly about suicide, recognizing the warning signs and learning how to support someone in crisis. For our final week, I want to focus on something equally...

Last week, we focused on breaking the silence around suicide by encouraging open and compassionate conversations. This week, we turn our attention to an equally important step in prevention: recognizing the warning signs....

Back-to-school season often brings a mix of emotions, including excitement, nerves and anticipation. But one emotion that is not often discussed this time of year is pressure. For kids, it often comes in the form of peer...

For many people, summer brings more than sunshine and barbecues — it also brings family reunions, holidays and long-awaited get-togethers. While these events can be joyful, they can also be emotionally exhausting, especially if...

In the world of mental health, few topics are as closely intertwined and often misunderstood as the relationship between mental health and substance use. Whether it’s alcohol, prescription medications or illicit drugs, substance...

As Mother’s Day approached, florists prepared bouquets and social media filled with joyful tributes. For many, it’s a day of celebration,  gratitude, laughter and cherished memories with a beloved mother or as a proud...

May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to breaking the silence, challenging the stigma and promoting mental wellness for all. It’s an opportunity to open a conversation about how mental health affects...

Trauma often lies in the body and nervous system, not just in the mind. For many people, especially those who struggle to put painful experiences into words, traditional talk therapy might not feel like enough. That’s where...

April marks National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This is a time dedicated to raising awareness about the realities of child abuse and neglect while recommitting ourselves as a community to protect the most vulnerable among us,...

BY CHRISTINA MARTINEZ, LCSWContributing Writer Mental health remains a taboo subject in many Latino communities, where seeking therapy is often viewed as a sign of weakness or something only for people with “serious” problems....