Understanding Anxiety Anxiety and depression are two of the most common mental health disorders. These disorders can be debilitating and significantly impact an individual’s daily life. Despite the fact that these two conditions share many common symptoms, they are separate conditions with distinct diagnostic criteria. In this guide, we will explore the differences, symptoms, causes, and treatments of anxiety and depression. Anxiety is a feeling of fear or apprehension about an upcoming event or situation. Symptoms of anxiety can include: A fast heartbeat, racing thoughts, sweating, irri ..read more

Do you know a black woman or girl who needs support with her depression, anxiety, or other mental health stressor? Click here to book an individual therapy session or join us for our next group therapy or virtual support group! Emotional awareness is the ability to recognize and understand your own emotions and the emotions of others. It involves being aware of what you are feeling and how those feelings impact your behavior, thoughts, and decisions. Having emotional awareness can help people better manage their emotions, leading to improved communication, problem-solving skills, and overall ..read more

Do you know a black woman or girl who needs support with her depression, anxiety, or other mental health stressor? Click here to book an individual therapy session or join us for our next group therapy or virtual support group! The workplace can be a challenging environment and it can be difficult to maintain a sense of balance when you’re regularly getting calls and emails outside of your contracted hours. It is important to remember that having healthy boundaries at work, both for yourself and for your colleagues, is essential for both productivity and well-being. Having boundaries allows y ..read more

Do you know a black woman or girl who needs support with her depression, anxiety, or other mental health stressor? Click here to book an individual therapy session or join us for our next group therapy or virtual support group! It’s no secret that we all have frenemies. You know, those “friends” who always seem to make you feel less than, criticize your every move, or act like they’re better than you? It can be very hard to deal with such situations and it’s important to remember that you are worth more than these people give you credit for. If you find yourself dealing with a frenemy, the fo ..read more

Do you know a black woman or girl who needs support with her depression, anxiety, or other mental health stressor? Click here to book an individual therapy session or join us for our next group therapy or virtual support group! Whether you’re in a romantic relationship, family relationship, or friendship, relationships can have an immense impact on mental health. It’s important to recognize when these connections are having a negative effect and take steps to mitigate the damage. Relationships can be incredibly rewarding but without healthy communication and boundaries, they can quickly becom ..read more

Do you know a black woman or girl who needs support with her depression, anxiety, or other mental health stressor? Click here to book an individual therapy session or join us for our next group therapy or virtual support group! Being the ‘strong friend’ can be exhausting and often times we do it because we don't want to burden other people by talking about our own struggles. However, it is important to remember that everyone has their own struggles and being able to vocalise them with trusted companions helps us stay connected to our inner truth - something which is invaluable for long-term w ..read more

Do you know a black woman or girl who needs support with her depression, anxiety, or other mental health stressor? Click here to book an individual therapy session or join us for our next group therapy or virtual support group! Do you have trouble focusing? Are you constantly fidgeting? Do you feel like you can't sit still for a minute? If so, you might have ADHD. But did you know that ADHD can also lead to anxiety? In this blog post, we will discuss the connection between ADHD and anxiety, and how to get help if you are struggling with both conditions. ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivit ..read more

Do you know a black woman or girl who needs support with her depression, anxiety, or other mental health stressor? Click here to book an individual therapy session or join us for our next group therapy or virtual support group! Everyone has something they go through in life, and it's important to be honest about your mental health issues. Mental health is a serious subject and honesty can help bring understanding and healing to those affected. Honesty about your mental health can come in many forms – talking openly with a trusted friend or family member, speaking with a therapist, writing dow ..read more

Do you know a black woman or girl who needs support with her depression, anxiety, or other mental health stressor? Click here to book an individual therapy session or join us for our next group therapy or virtual support group! From time to time, we all experience unfortunate events, situations, and traumas. Although traumas might involve physical injuries and damage, they can also be emotional. If unaddressed, the results of these emotional experiences can last for years. Understanding how your trauma impacts your daily life can allow you to feel more patient and extend compassion towards yo ..read more

Do you know a black woman or girl who needs support with her depression, anxiety, or other mental health stressor? Click here to book an individual therapy session or join us for our next group therapy or virtual support group! Radical acceptance means accepting people and situations as they are. It’s about accepting reality, as is, even when it hurts. Many people confuse acceptance with approval, but this isn’t accurate. Accepting the reality of a situation means that you’re moving beyond judging it and you’re looking for possible solutions. Acceptance looks like getting an umbrella when it ..read more