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Today, May 22, is World Preeclampsia Day. This is an incredibly raw and vulnerable blog for me to write, but I hope that it helps someone else struggling with PTSD after Preeclampsia. You can learn a lot more about preeclampsia than what I'm going to list here at the Preeclampsia Foundation website (linked here). And, please remember, I am not a medical doctor (although I o feel more well-versed in preeclampsia than most of the physicians I interacted with, but please don't

Graduation season has arrived! Whether you are a graduate (ranging from a high school graduate, college or trade school graduate, med school, law school, or anything else), or if you love a graduate, here are some journal prompts designed to help the grad go beyond "so whatcha doing next?" and actually process the transition. Reflection What challenge have you faced from school that has changed you the most? How? What advice would you give freshman (first year) year you? What

If a genie granted you three mental health wishes, what would you wish for? Sometimes the best ideas come to you at the most random moments, right? I was working in my garden this morning thinking about what my next blog post should be when the idea came to me: if a genie granted me 3 mental health themed wishes, what would they be? The rules are: you can't ask for unlimited wishes, and you can't make mental health struggles completely disappear (sorta following the rules the

Mother's Day is just days away! Depending on your situation, that might bring joy, terror, depression, confusion, or more likely, a mix of all of the above. Whatever your feelings towards Mother's Day are, it's okay to feel that way. Your own childhood, coupled with experiences in adulthood (and motherhood, if you are a parent) contribute to those feelings. It's even normal for your feelings about Mother's Day to change year-to-year. Wherever you find yourself this Mother's d

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! This year (2026), the theme for the month is "More Good Days, Together", so, we thought... how exactly can you create more good days, realistically? Let's first reframe what a "good day" is. Sometimes, when we have a bad moment in a day, we say the whole day is ruined. My kids do this all the time ;) But, just because we have a bad moment does not mean that the whole day is bad. We can find good, happy, calm moments even in chaotic days.

April is Child Abuse Prevention month, and if you have kids, work with kids, or love a child, this matters to you. In the U.S., statistics estimate that 1 in 4 girls will be a victim of sexual abuse by her 18th birthday, and 1 in 13 boys will be. Over half a million children are known to authorities. Half a million. Known. Close to 1800 children died in the U.S. in 2024 from abuse and/or neglect. One would be too many. 1800 is unfathomable. While there are several ways we

If you listen to podcasts, the radio, television, or really anything, you've probably heard ads for the popular mental health website, Better Help, or another one of the increasingly popular "big box" therapy sites - Headway, Alma, Talkspace, Talkiatry, Grow, and more. For purposes of brevity and clarity in this blog, I will refer to Better Help exclusively, but the information pertains to all of the aforementioned sites. In this Blog, we explore why you might use Better Hel

*Partners, someone you're dating, significant others, etc. How to Show Up with Care, Respect, and Understanding When your partner has experienced sexual assault—whether recently or in the past—it can be incredibly difficult to know how to help. You may feel heartbroken, angry, protective, or even unsure of what to say. All of those reactions are valid. But what matters most is this: Your presence, patience, and willingness to understand can play a powerful role in your partne

Therapy costs can vary widely across Pennsylvania. Read on to learn what factors drive pricing and what you might anticipate paying. If you're thinking about starting therapy in Pennsylvania, the cost of therapy is something important to consider. The cost of therapy can vary widely dependent on a number of factors, including your location, if you are using health insurance or not, if you're looking for specialized treatment, the experience of your therapist, and more. In t

Please note, this blog is written and maintained by non-clinical staff. Therefore, the contents of the blog should be taken as psychoeducation or entertainment only and not a a replacement for therapy or medical advice. If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 911. For mental health crises that are not life-threatening, please call or text 988. Have you been enjoying my punny, absolutely hilarious Easter puns on social media? I don't exactly know w

Honoring Sexual Assault Awareness Month with Compassion, Understanding, and Truth April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) —a time to raise awareness, support survivors, and foster conversations that lead to healing and prevention. While statistics and research are important, what often matters most is listening—truly listening—to the voices of survivors. If you’ve ever wondered how to better support someone who has experienced sexual assault, here are five things survi

Everything is figure-out-able. No matter how impossible things seem, there are always solutions.

There was a social media trend lately that was "mom, what were you like in the 90s?", with a picture of clip of the mom now, and then pictures of the mom as a child. I did a twist on the trend, "mom, what was mental health care like in the 90s?", so I thought it would be fun to break down mental healthcare in the 1990s (or at least, my version of "fun"). The DSM & New Diagnoses The DSM-IV was released in 1994. The DSM (Diagnostical and Statistical Manual) is "The Bible" of m

This blog is written and maintained by non-clinical staff. Therefore, the contents should be taken as psychoeducation and entertainment only. If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 911. For mental health crises that are not life-threatening, please call 988. Imposter Syndrome is a psychological phenomenon where individuals doubt their abilities and fear being exposed as frauds despite evidence of their competence. Or, a definition I personally prefe

World Down Syndrome Day, observed every March 21, is a global awareness day dedicated to understanding Down syndrome, promoting inclusion, and celebrating individuals with Down syndrome. In this post, we’ll share 21 important facts about Down syndrome and how you can participate in World Down Syndrome Day 2026. Down syndrome is a genetic condition caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21, affecting approximately 1 in 700 births and leading to various physical and cognitive ch

It's here! It's spring! It was a looong, brutally cold winter. But the light is here. Here are 10 things to look forward to this Spring! The flowers are blooming! 🌸 The birds are returning! 🐦 The days are longer and the weather is better! Parks, Hiking, and other outdoor adventures Grilling out 🌭 Planting your garden 🥕🥒🫑 Seasonal foods - Strawberries! Asparagus! Seasonal holidays and celebrations - Easter, Mother's Day, Passover, farmers markets, festivals. Summer br

Please note, this blog is written and maintained by non-clinical staff. Therefore, the contents of this blog should be taken as psychoeducational and entertainment only and not as medical advice or a replacement for therapy. If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 911. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis that is not life threatening, please call 988. Healing ain't luck - it's intentional! I rewrote classic Irish blessings to have a mental

Please note, this blog is written and maintained by non-clinical staff (but staff who was formerly in a social work position!) Therefore, the contents of the blog should be taken as psychoeducation only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice. For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. For mental health crises that are not life-threatening, call 988. Every March, we celebrate Social Work Month , a time to recognize the professionals who quietly hold communitie

Therapy is a process, not a quick fix.

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