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STOP TRYING TO “FIX” yourself Those who believe they need ‘fixing’  will be caught in a continual loop of insecurity. When we act as though we are broken, we reinforce the idea that something is wrong with us… Read More "Thinking habits that promote mental strength"

The new 988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. This dialing code will be available to everyone across the United States starting on July… Read More "Using the Suicide Hotline Number (988)"

Tips for Boosting Self-Efficacy You can’t boost your self-efficacy or help others increase theirs. Here are a few tips that you might find helpful. Practice  Simply, the more you have practice doing something, the more likely you… Read More "Boosting Self-Efficacy"

 Academic abilities are usually divided into different skills, such as reading, spelling, writing, and math. A child might have an IQ within the normal range, but have problems at school with one or more of these areas.… Read More "Learning Disabilities"

Self-soothing is defined as an individual’s efforts or capacity to calm oneself while in a state of emotional distress. Emotional distress can vary in duration depending on how emotionally reactive a person is, how much difficulty they… Read More "Self-Soothing Techniques"

Pursuing better mental health has possibly become more complicated than it needs to be. While genetics clearly play a role in mental health, so does environment. While we can’t completely control genetics but we can influence these… Read More "The Low Hanging Fruit of Mental Health"

Has anyone ever told you, “you’re overthinking it”? Then you’re not alone. Many of us are familiar with the experience of overthinking. Generally, “overthinking” refers to the process of repetitive, unproductive thought. Since thoughts can be focused… Read More "Are You Overthinking It?"

Do you believe that you were born and raised with a pre-determined set of skills and abilities? Or do you believe that your ideas and beliefs are ever-evolving, that with effort you can learn new skills? If… Read More "What is a Growth Mindset?"

The benefits of nature on well-being have been well-documented in the science based literature, as well as in various cultures. As psychologists, we know that time spend in nature boosts positive emotions, connectivity, gratitude and kindness. Some… Read More "The Power of Green: Nature and Mental Health"