My anxiety and depression diagnoses serve a valuable purpose. — In 2014, I was in a dark place in my life. I blamed my anxiety and depression on the “quarter-life crisis.” But really, that was just my attempt to wish away my mood disorders. …

When hope dims, affirmations rekindle the flame. Here are my six favorite affirmations. Exerting effort at anything and not seeing positive results can be discouraging, I learned this after job rejections, friendship losses, breakups, poor grades, and failure to meet personal goals. Perhaps you’ve had some of these experiences, too. …

Although mental health stigma has declined over the last year, it is still a major issue. Here are some ideas on how to recognize and reduce it. Mental health stigma affects how we perceive psychiatric disorders. It also affects self-esteem and progress in mental health treatment. …

A cool wind crushes the summer heat. One cool day follows another. People wear jeans, jackets, and sweaters. The leaves become red, orange, and yellow, coloring the streets and the sidewalk. It’s the finale of life before a dead winter. So let’s enjoy the sight while we can. Let’s jump into…

Many writers think their stories have to be long and detailed. However, this isn’t always the case. Unnecessarily long content may confuse readers and distract them from the message. Before you submit your writing, here are some steps to help you condense your content. Use Grammarly for feedback on conciseness…

A poem by Jax — Hello, everyone! My name is Jax. Last week, my friend Lulu shared a story about her walk around the block. Today, I want to tell you how much I love car rides! Most of the time, it is way too hot outside for me and my friend Lulu to take long…

Lulu’s Poem — Today, I walked around the block with Martha and my adorable little buddy Jax! A minute into our walk, we went back home ’cause Martha forgot to bring the poop bags. Oh, guess what else? She also forgot the treats! Martha promised us treats if we went potty. Today, Jax…