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Therapy, Systems, and Minority Health: Why Mental Health Cannot Be Separated from Context
April is National Minority Health Month, and Black Maternal Health Week is a time to bring attention to the ongoing health disparities affecting racial and ethnic minority communities in the United States. These conversations are often framed in terms of physical health outcomes—but the impact extends far beyond that. Health inequities are deeply connected to mental health, emotional wellbeing, and access to care. Health disparities are systemic, not individual Black mothers
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4 days ago2 min read


Why New Things Feel Scary (and How to Move Through It)
Our brains and nervous systems are designed to protect us. At a biological level, their job is to keep us safe from danger—constantly scanning for threats and helping us respond quickly when something feels off. The tricky part is that your brain doesn’t always know the difference between danger and newness . Anything unfamiliar—a new environment, a new job, meeting new people, starting a new routine—can register as a potential threat. Because your body hasn’t experienced it
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Apr 92 min read


An Intern Therapist's Perspective on Situationships
Most people are familiar with the term situationship by now. If not, it’s commonly defined as a romantic connection that exists somewhere between casual and committed—there are feelings, time spent together, maybe even emotional intimacy, but no clearly defined label like “boyfriend” or “girlfriend.” And despite how common they are, situationships tend to get a bad reputation. People often hear: “You should leave.” “They don’t care about you.” “Someone is going to get hurt.”
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Mar 282 min read


The College Roommate Era
Everyone has stories about college roommates. And usually those stories are either great… or really negative. They’re emotionally charged situations. From Home to Dorm Up until college, most people have only lived with their family. And that looks very different for everyone. Some shared a room with siblings and are used to sharing space. Others had their own bedroom and privacy their entire lives. Living with someone your age is a completely different dynamic than just being
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Feb 212 min read


Decision Paralysis in Your 20s: Why Having More Options Feels Worse
Maybe you've heard it before... Maybe you’ve heard from older family and friends- take advantage of your 20s! Or enjoy your freedom while you have it. Or I wish I was in my 20s again. Some people say just have fun. Other people say use this time to work hard and save up. Everyone has an opinion. Different Paths And yeah… there are so many paths you could go down in your 20s… especially post graduation… Up until now, the path was clear: high school, apply to colleges, go to co
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Feb 42 min read
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