So you've made resolutions for 2023.  Maybe it's time to rethink that old-age tradition.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is based on the idea that your thoughts can have a significant impact on your mood and emotions. In other words, if you can break unwanted or unhelpful thought patterns, you can change the way you feel and behave.

We’ve all been there. You’re scrolling away and suddenly feel super envious: of your cousin’s effortless career trajectory, of your coworker’s amazing vacation, of a high school friend with the perfect house and car and dog. So it makes sense if you're in need of some expert-approved ways to deal with all that envy.

Dr. Raquel Martin Talks Race-Related Stress And Why Burnout Must Be Treated As A Systemic Issue

“Racial identity development is such an important part of your mental health and your life,” 

Sensitively talking about the war in Ukraine and the racism African immigrants have faced in the country can show Black children that compassion and advocacy are complicated.

"I put family of origin and family of choice on equal ground," says Martin. "So many of us have come out of situations where the fictitious kinship is all we have—and that's okay," noting the respect, love, and importance of the bonds is the same. 

When it comes to therapy, it can sometimes help to see someone who matches your identity. But Black therapists are underrepresented in mental healthcare, leaving people searching harder for a mental health professional who gets them.

Am I jealous or am I envious? What is the difference, and how do I deal with these feelings when they arise?

We've Seen The Wrong Way For Parents To Deal With Bullies. So What's The Right Way?

“You must be twice as good to get half as far.” How many of us have heard this phrase before?  Whether it was from a family member, colleague, or Papa Pope during one of his infamous monologues on Scandal.  It is a concept that has been embedded in Black culture as part of our collective consciousness. It is a prominent belief. However, that does not mean it is helpful.  

I understand that therapy can be a privilege for so many. That’s why I thoroughly utilize my social media presence to provide education, coping skills, and a safe space for all those in my community.

CDC identified mental health disorders as underlying health conditions that may result in more serious cases of COVID-19 or, even, dying from the virus. To be clear, this differs from studies suggesting COVID-19 cases have led to increased mental illness diagnoses.