If it’s our business to pursue something (and it is), then we will inevitably face setbacks. There’s no river yet discovered without a bend or a curve somewhere along the way, and when we travel on the river of desire, the twists and turns are every bit as important as the final destination.  But there […]

Some things just don’t go our way. And sometimes they just continue to not go our way for such a long time that it may start to feel like things have never gone our way before and never will again. It’s our responsibility to maintain hope in the presence of fate’s uncertainty. So when fortune […]

When we’re laying awake at night, we are quick to find something to blame. It can be all too easy (and fun!) to pin our sleep issues on something external, but in reality, there’s a lot we can do for ourselves.  We need not be resigned to the fate of insomnia or (sometimes just as […]

Sadness is something we all cope with, but when that sadness is a symptom of full-blown depression, it’s not something we can always handle on our own. Often we turn to work, substances, or the problems of others to find escape from our own sense of melancholy and worthlessness. Instead of turning towards others, our […]

Even therapists have really bad days, but the way they navigate them can offer valuable insight when we’re seeking out depression relief and long-term depression treatment. While their training equips them to help others, therapists also rely on healthy coping strategies, self-awareness, and professional support to manage their own emotional lows. There will always be […]

Working with a therapist can help you process major life transitions and equip you with coping tools for anxiety relief, but can it help you find the joy in everyday life? After all, finding recovery from our mental illness is more than just achieving relief, it’s about getting in touch with a more functional and […]

Without gratitude, it is all too easy to fall under the spell of anxiety and depression. If we do not take the time to appreciate the world around us, we put ourselves on a path to curse the world and all that it might offer. If we can be grateful for the calm darkness of […]

On the days that you wake up and just aren’t feeling it, you need self care practices that will help you rediscover your joy. Depression can creep up on us when we least expect it. You might feel raw and vulnerable for reasons you can’t place your finger on, which might make you reluctant to […]

Ketamine therapy is an exciting new avenue of treatment for many patients. For some, KAP has been a transformative treatment option that has allowed them to break free from the shackles of mental illness. But how do you know if it’s for you? If you’re suffering from depression, anxiety, or unhealed trauma, then ketamine assisted […]

Not all days were created equal. If you’re fortunate enough to live a long life, then the probability of having a terrible day quickly approaches one hundred percent. So if we accept that bad days are inevitable, can we mitigate that badness? Is it possible to learn how to turn a bad mental health day […]