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How to Support Your Mental Health After Being Laid Off

The sudden loss of a job can be profoundly destabilizing, both financially and emotionally. Those who are laid off often have to jump into a desperate job hunt, undergoing uncertainty and financial stress. It's all too easy to let your mental health fall to the wayside, but taking care of yourself is the best thing you can do as you navigate this period.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

May 16, 2024

Incels: A Symptom of the Male Mental Health Crisis

The term "incel," short for "involuntary celibate," refers to a community that has gained notoriety through its online presence. More and more men are identifying with incel culture, leading to concerning ideology and behavior. While it’s tempting to write incels off as an extremist group, taking a closer look at this subculture raises important issues within male mental health.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

May 9, 2024

How to Handle Anxiety in Teenagers

Most adults remember their teenage years as being, well… challenging. Acne, academics, crushes, life decisions, and peer opinions are a lot to juggle, not to mention puberty, so it’s only natural for teens to feel anxious sometimes. While a certain level of stress and worry is normal during the teenage years, excessive anxiety can hinder an adolescent's ability to function and grow.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

May 2, 2024

Mental Health Discrimination in the Workplace

Although the landscape of mental health in the workplace is evolving, many employees still find themselves facing mental health discrimination. This form of discrimination can be very subtle, undermining a person's professional life, mental health, finances, and overall well-being. If you believe you may be experiencing mental health discrimination at work, read this post for help recognizing this form of discrimination and knowing your rights.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

April 25, 2024

How to Cope With Being Disliked

At some point in life, we all face the uncomfortable reality of being disliked by someone, especially in environments where we must interact regularly with a group of people not of our choosing, such as at work. This feeling is universally challenging due to our innate desire for acceptance—a trait deeply rooted in our survival instincts. When someone you have to see daily isn't your biggest fan, it can feel particularly taxing. However, bending over backward to change their mind is NOT the answer.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

April 18, 2024

The Long-Term Consequences of Chronic Stress

Stress has become accepted as a necessary evil of our “hustle culture” society. Managing stress and engaging in self care can often fall far down on our list of priorities, beneath our careers, meeting our families’ needs, and meeting society’s expectations. However, the consequences of letting stress run unchecked takes a toll on our bodies that extends far beyond temporary anxiety or trouble sleeping.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

April 11, 2024

The Healing Power of Earthing

It’s been widely accepted that spending time in nature has numerous mental health benefits. However, there may be more to it than a change of scenery and some Vitamin D. A growing interest in an ancient practice known as earthing has emerged, promising numerous health benefits through a simple act—reconnecting with the earth beneath our feet.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

April 4, 2024

Understanding Body Surveillance

If you find yourself constantly worrying about your appearance and preoccupied with how it doesn’t measure up, you may be suffering from body surveillance. Our selfie-happy, social-media-perfect culture makes it an easy trap to fall into-and a difficult one to escape. This phenomenon goes beyond simple self-awareness to a more troubling and continuous monitoring against often unattainable cultural standards.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

March 28, 2024