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From stress balls to headphones

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Are there mental health benefits to keeping a dream journal?

Could writing down your dreams help you heal?

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From stress balls to headphones
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When should you listen to that gut feeling.

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What actually makes a person toxic, and how do you manage these relationships?

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Why do I need constant reassurance that they still love me?

They still love you even if they’re not around to tell you.

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What does it mean to decolonize mental health?

Things to learn (and unlearn) about justice-oriented mental health care.

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How to stop intergenerational trauma

What is intergenerational trauma, and how can you heal from it?

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How to find an inclusive therapist

Tools for finding culturally-affirming care.

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Feel your best without breaking the bank.

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8 ways to get out of your head and in the moment

Sometimes you just need to give yourself a rest.

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6 tips for when you're feeling overwhelmed

Feeling overwhelmed is a normal part of life. Here are a few things to try next time your brain is trying to process too much.

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Emerging from shadows: A journey through depression

Navigating the darkness, finding hope, and shattering the stigma.

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The colors I did not choose: Black queer woman

“My love has burned red and drowned in blue but my rainbow love hides in the shadows.”

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