The Wellness Diary
Insights, advice, new research, tips and tricks, and new resources to help you with your mental health journey.
When Overthinking Becomes Unhealthy: Signs and Solutions
Overthinking often hides behind the mask of productivity. Yet when your thoughts spiral into self-criticism or “what-ifs,” it’s no longer helpful — it’s harmful. Learn how to spot the signs, understand the link between overthinking and depression, and take actionable steps toward clarity and calm.
Is “Hustle Culture” Hurting Your Mental Health? Insights from a Therapist
Hustle culture tells us success means never stopping — but at what cost? As a therapist, I explore how constant productivity pressures can harm your mental health, distort your self-worth, and signal it’s time to seek help.
Stress Management That Works: A Guide for CEOs, Professionals, and Leaders
Stress doesn’t have to control your life. For CEOs, professionals, and anyone struggling with overwhelming demands, this guide explores the best ways to manage stress effectively. From time management to mindfulness and therapy, discover practical tools that reduce anxiety, prevent depression, and build resilience.
The Silent Wound: The Hidden Dangers of Vicarious Trauma from Violent Videos Online
In today’s digital world, violent videos spread faster than ever before. But each view comes with an invisible cost: vicarious trauma. From shootings to attacks on public transit, exposure to graphic violence online can leave deep psychological scars—even if you weren’t there. Here’s what every viewer needs to know, from a mental health professional’s perspective.
The Dangerous Drift: Mental Health Professionals, Political Violence, and the Loss of Empathy
When mental health professionals celebrate violence, we betray our calling. The assassination of Charlie Kirk exposed deep fractures in our field, with some therapists cheering instead of condemning. As healers, our duty is to model empathy, curiosity, and healthy dialogue—not perpetuate division.
How to Cope with Gen Z in the Workforce: A Guide for Anxious Managers
Gen Z is entering the workforce in large numbers, and managers across generations are feeling the pressure. From new communication styles to shifting cultural norms, managing this generation can create stress and uncertainty. As mental health professionals, we know that with awareness and practical tools, managers can turn anxiety into opportunity, fostering healthier workplace relationships across generations.
How to Turn Fear into Motivation
Anxiety doesn’t have to hold you back—it can fuel your success. Learn how to reframe fear into motivation, discover science-backed strategies to channel stress into energy, and explore real-life examples of people who turned anxiety into growth.
How to Handle Crucial Conversations and Conflict Resolution in Relationships
Handling crucial conversations in relationships is challenging, but avoiding them only deepens conflict. This guide reveals proven communication strategies, emotional regulation techniques, and conflict resolution skills to build healthier, more connected relationships.
Coming Home: The Emotional Impact of Moving Back to Your Hometown
Moving back to your hometown can feel both comforting and unsettling. As a therapist, I’ve seen how this transition stirs up nostalgia, identity shifts, relationship dynamics, and opportunities for healing. Discover how to navigate the emotional layers of returning home with compassion and clarity.
Leaving Political Agendas Out of the Therapy Room – Ethical Impacts & How Clients Should Address It
In therapy, safety and trust are paramount. When therapists inject political agendas into the sessions, they risk crossing ethical boundaries, eroding trust, and disrupting therapeutic progress. This post examines why leaving politics out of therapy is essential, how it can harm therapy, what clients can do if it happens—and how ethical guidelines support freedom from ideology in the therapeutic space.
Can AI Help with Depression? Benefits & Limits of Mental Health Chatbots
As AI-powered tools like mental health chatbots and language models become more popular, many are asking: can these technologies really help people struggling with depression? In this blog, we explore the promise, risks, and future of using AI for mental health support.
The Rise and Impact of Anti‑Semitism in the Mental Health Field on Jewish Therapists and Clients (Since October 7th)
Since the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023, antisemitism has surged across many sectors—including mental health. Jewish therapists are being silenced or fired, while clients face clinical environments that invalidate their pain. This article explores the trauma, historical context, ethical issues, and clear solutions to restore safety and equity in care
Top Reasons to Choose Group Therapy Over Individual Therapy: 10 Powerful Benefits
Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all. While one-on-one counseling has its place, there are powerful reasons why group therapy might be a better fit—especially when connection, shared experience, and interpersonal growth are what you need most.
Can Rescuing or Fostering a Dog Help With My Mental Health? 12 Powerful Insights From Animals
Discover how rescuing or fostering a dog can improve your mental health—boosting mood, building resilience, and teaching powerful life lessons about love, responsibility, and connection.
Why Depression Makes It Hard to Accept Help | Mental Health Insight
Accepting help when you're battling depression can feel like an impossible task—even when you desperately want relief. From internalized shame and negative self-talk to deep-seated fears of vulnerability or rejection, there are many reasons why support feels so hard to receive. In this post, we explore the psychological, emotional, and social dynamics that block connection during depression and offer compassionate strategies for opening up to help—one small step at a time.
How to Cope with Powerlessness During Global Humanitarian Crises
In a world flooded with crisis and tragedy, it’s easy to feel helpless, especially when you care deeply. This blog explores how global humanitarian crises affect our mental and emotional health, and how to reclaim your sense of agency without turning away. Whether you're a leader, a caregiver, or simply someone trying to make sense of it all, discover grounding tools, boundary-setting strategies, and purposeful ways to stay engaged while protecting your well-being. In this blog, we explore the psychological toll of global crises, how it intersects with leadership and mental health, and offer strategies to reclaim agency, protect emotional wellbeing, and take meaningful action.
How to Reconnect When You Feel Alone
Even the most driven, successful leaders can feel profoundly alone—often at the height of their achievements. If you're a CEO, therapist, or high performer quietly struggling with disconnection or emotional burnout, you're not alone. This article explores why high achievers are especially vulnerable to loneliness and depression, and offers clear, compassionate strategies to help you reconnect with yourself, build meaningful relationships, and seek support without sacrificing your sense of purpose.
Breaking the Habit of Reassurance-Seeking: Build Self-Trust and Beat CEO Burnout
Reassurance-seeking can quietly take over your decision-making—especially when you're under pressure to perform. For CEOs, professionals, and anyone navigating anxiety or depression, it can feel safer to outsource confidence than to trust your own judgment. But that cycle only deepens self-doubt. In this post, we explore how to break free from the habit of seeking constant validation and start building lasting self-trust—one decision at a time.
Understanding Diverse Perspectives in Therapy | Mental Health for Leaders
In a world shaped by complex identities and lived experiences, therapy must evolve to meet people where they are. Understanding diverse perspectives in therapy means recognizing how race, gender, culture, sexuality, and socioeconomic background shape not only the challenges clients face but also the way they heal. Whether you’re navigating your own mental health or leading a team, inclusive care is no longer optional—it’s essential. This post explores why cultural competence matters, how it impacts depression treatment, and what both therapists and CEOs can do to make mental health care more effective and equitable.
How to Manage Emotional Flashbacks | Tools for CEOs and Mental Health Support
Emotional flashbacks can feel like emotional time travel—one moment you're fine, and the next, you're consumed by shame, fear, or panic without any clear reason. For CEOs, therapists, and high-functioning individuals, these episodes often go unnoticed or mislabeled as burnout or anxiety. But understanding emotional flashbacks is key to healing. In this blog, we explore what emotional flashbacks really are, how they affect our work and relationships, and the tools you can use—right now and long term—to stay grounded, regulated, and in control.