10 Self-Care Tools for Trans and Non-Binary Folks
Transgender and non-binary people have a lot of reasons to practise self-care. It’s enough stress to deal with everyday things like finances, relationships, family, and school, but if you add gender politics into that mix, it’s super easy for that stress to become too much. So you need to take care of yourself! There’s a […]
How To Support Your Grandparents With Their Mental Health
Ahh, ageing! It’s challenging to get older and see your parents and grandparents age. They used to take care of you, and now you may be returning the favour. Don’t you wish getting old could be avoided?? Grandparents can have a special, wholesome, and unique relationship with their grandchildren. But getting older isn’t easy, especially […]
What’s Body Dysmorphia? Signs, Symptoms and How To Treat It
Body dysmorphia is one of those mental health disorders that can reeeeally trip you up. Your friends and family see your regular ol’ self, but you see a whole bunch of flaws that either aren’t there or are super minor. Those flaws feel extra noticeable—a huge problem that you need to change. It’s like your […]
How to Cope with Grief After Losing Someone You Love
It’s never easy losing someone you love, but we don’t need to tell you that. The loss of a loved one is one of life’s most difficult experiences. The memories you shared with them play in your mind over and over again, overwhelming you with sadness and grief. You ask yourself what you could have […]
What Is Gender Dysphoria? Definition And Symptoms
When you look in the mirror, do you recognize the person looking back at you as you? Do you see the clothes you’re wearing as the ones you would choose for yourself? Or on a more fundamental level, do you see the person you know yourself to be represented in your reflection? Someone with gender […]
5 TV Shows About Mental Illness That Depict It Realistically
TV isn’t real life, and we’re thankful for that. If reality was a television-esque emotional roller coaster filled with ups and downs, drama, intrigue, and plot twists galore, then holy cow, we’d need some very intense therapy. Maybe a vacation or two. But sometimes, TV tries its best to represent real issues. TV shows about […]
Coercive Control: What Is It and How Can You Spot It?
If you need to exit this page quickly, click here to open a google search for “weather.” This will not erase your browser history. Sometimes, things that are painful aren’t obvious from the outside. A migraine can force you to call in sick to work. A chronic pain disorder can make you unable to get […]
How To Cope With a Friend Breakup
A friend breakup can hurt just as much as a romantic breakup! If you think about it, they’re both close relationships in your life, right? So if you and a friend part ways, the pain can be just as real. Unlike a romantic breakup, friend breakups aren’t really talked about. There isn’t a cliche about […]