mental health blog

What is Transgenerational Trauma?

What is Transgenerational Trauma?

Even 20 years ago the idea of “Transgenerational Trauma” would’ve been laughed at by most people. But in the ever-intwining worlds of modern psychology and medical technology, humanity is discovering a whole new layer understanding of mental health within our very genes.

The Duality of Thanking A Veteran for Their Service

The Duality of Thanking A Veteran for Their Service

There's an inherent duality that comes with thanking someone for their service, which is summed up perfectly with this quote, “...Please understand that when you thank us, you are not simply thanking the uniform and what it represents, but you are also thanking the individual and what they have done since they put it on…”

5 Life Lessons I Learned From My Divorce

5 Life Lessons I Learned From My Divorce

Divorces and breakups are some of the most traumatizing experiences that we can have. However, there’s almost always life lessons associated with them if we’re willing to look. Here are 5 of the biggest things I’ve learned a few years after my divorce.

The Pitfalls of Social Media and Mental Health: A Personal Story

The Pitfalls of Social Media and Mental Health: A Personal Story

The dangers of social media on mental health has been abound in the news lately, but recently I discovered them the hard way. Of course, I’d experienced the frustration and angst that goes along with some interactions over the internet, and I’d had some disparaging remarks thrown at me in the past, but never have I felt my mental health deteriorate so rapidly and from such an onslaught.