It is not a popular question, but it is one of the most important questions people are finally starting to ask. For decades, the public was told that depression was caused by a serotonin imbalance, and that antidepressants correct it. The story was simple, believable, and incomplete. When a narrative is repeated often enough by…
The mental health world has a blind spot, and it is a big one. We built an entire culture around naming distress as pathology, and then we built a system around treating that pathology with therapeutic models, medications, or behavioral frameworks that assume the origin is psychological. Sometimes that assumption is correct. But sometimes it…
Every January 1st, millions of people quietly make the same vow: “This year I will finally fix my mental health.” The resolution itself isn’t the problem. The problem is the invisible belief underneath it, the one that says if you’re still struggling, still symptomatic, still tired, still anxious, still overwhelmed, or still mentally bracing against…
Anxiety is not always driven by anxious thoughts. For many people, it is a nervous system response shaped by stress, past experiences, and the body’s need for safety. Therapy can help you understand what your anxiety is communicating and support lasting emotional regulation.
Most of us have been told that antidepressants are the main tool for treating depression. That message is everywhere — from doctors’ offices to TV ads to Google searches. And for some people, medication can help. But research shows something surprising: regular physical activity can sometimes reduce depression symptoms as well as, or better than,…
As the year comes to a close, there’s a cultural rush to reinvent, reset, and somehow step into January as a “new” version of yourself. Everywhere you look, there are messages pushing transformation—new routines, new habits, new expectations, new goals. But for many people, entering a new year doesn’t feel refreshing or motivating. It feels…
The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, connection, and celebration—but for many people, this time of year brings a different emotional experience. The expectations, memories, obligations, and pressures of the season can stir up feelings that don’t match the festive energy around you. And that disconnect can be painful. The…
The holiday season is painted as a time of warmth, connection, and togetherness—but for many people, this time of year brings a very different experience. Loneliness often settles in quietly, sometimes without warning, and sometimes after months of holding everything together. Even people surrounded by family, friends, or holiday activity report feeling emotionally disconnected or…
The holidays have a way of amplifying everything—family dynamics, expectations, traditions, and yes…financial stress. When money is tight, the season can feel less magical and more overwhelming. Everywhere you look, there are messages telling you to spend, upgrade, host, and give. When your budget is stretched, those messages can feel suffocating. But here’s something the…
The holiday season, with its lights, gatherings, and traditions, often brings joy—but for those experiencing loss, it can also amplify grief. Whether you’re grieving a loved one, a lost relationship, or a version of life you expected, the holidays highlight absence. The empty chair, the tradition that no longer feels the same, or the scent…
