A Shattered Dream: One Lost Soul (Part 1)
This is the first of a two-part blog series about overcoming adversity and adjusting your dreams. Imagine looking down a dark hole everyday for the rest of your life and there is no light at the end of the tunnel. How does one land there? I grew up the middle child of 3 boys! While […]
Fatherhood Isn’t a Side Hustle
This is the second of a two-part blog series examining the effects of perinatal health and its impact on women’s and men’s mental health. Twelve weeks of paid paternity leave. That’s what one new dad’s company offered. But when he asked to take it, his boss shot back: “But your wife’s got it covered, right?” […]
Maternal Mental Health: It’s More than Depression
This is the first of a two-part blog series examining the effects of perinatal health and its impact on women’s and men’s mental health. What Is Maternal Mental Health? Maternal mental health is the emotional, social, and mental well-being of a mother during or after pregnancy, and it has an impact on the entire family […]
Setting Goals and Intentions
Happy New Year! As we are starting our journey into 2024, we not only begin to reflect on our unproductive actions, but we also consider the actions we took that led to great results, which we want to continue. A recent survey of 2,000 individuals conducted by OnePoll, an international marketing research agency, found that […]
Mental Health and Wellness During the Holidays
Find peace this holiday season with self-care. Embrace wellness amidst festivities and reach out for support to navigate this winter’s emotional landscape. You’re not alone.
Three Myths and Truths About Couples Counseling
Couples counseling, often misunderstood as a failure, is a growth tool that strengthens relationships and overcomes harmful myths.
Reducing stigma and mental health challenges
Thank you for pausing to read this blog. As to paraphrase the announcements on airplanes, you have choices when it comes to reading material and I appreciate that you are reading what I have written. Please do not be disappointed with any recommendations or solutions, as I can only share what has worked in my experience. […]
A Call to Action: The Intersection of Race and Mental Health Symposium
This blog is a reflection and to provide highlights of, “A Call-to-Action Symposium: The Intersection of Race and Mental Health” which took place on April 19, 2022, at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and virtually. The symposium was the culmination of four virtual quarterly coalition meetings offered by WISE in 2021 on the topic. Those […]
Our Mental Health Matters Too!
Mental health issues are prevalent in Black and Brown Americans, however, the historical dehumanization, oppression, trauma, and violence against Black and Brown people continue to fuel the ongoing mental health crisis. Black and Brown communities are more inclined to say that mental illness is associated with shame, embarrassment, and a sign of “weakness.”
#Bethe1To Connect
Anyone can help prevent suicide — you don’t have to be a mental health professional. There are countless examples of silent heroes who recognize emotional suffering in people, respond compassionately to someone in distress, and then take action to promote healing and offer hope. Listen to just one inspiring example. When an empathetic stranger confronted […]
