How Systemic Racism Impacts Student Mental Health
The research is clear: Racial discrimination is detrimental to youth mental health (Priest et al., 2013; Schouler-Ocak et al., 2021). But what if the American school system was founded upon…
Climate Change Takes a Toll on Mental Health
Depression, anxiety, and anger are only a few of the devastating mental health effects of climate change. Eco-anxiety is a newly coined term used to capture the feelings of stress…
Better Health and Faith in the LGBTQ+ Community
Most posts on this page deal with topics that are in some way related to main or primary partner relationships. This one examines the somewhat broader interpersonal context between individual…
Ramadan Reset: A Mental Health Guide for All
Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is a time of fasting, prayer, and spiritual reflection observed by approximately 1.9 billion Muslims worldwide (Pew Research Center, 2017). While fasting…
What’s Going On in Our Current Food Supply?
In recent years, our food system has been placed under increasing scrutiny. From foodborne illness outbreaks to growing concerns about the impact of industrial farming on the environment, it’s clear…
What’s Behind the Inaccessibility of Mental Health Services
The Problem You are one of the lucky ones who has “good” mental health insurance, and there are qualified therapists in your area with openings. But no one will accept…