Anxiety in Children: How Therapy Can Support Young Minds in the Latinx Community
Following the 2016 election, Latinx children have shown higher levels of anxiety and depression compared to their non-Latinx peers due to political turmoil. This, in turn, according to UniodosUS’s Deputy Director of Research Patricia Foxen, has exposed Latinx youth to “profound hostility, bullying, and overt xenophobia in schools and other social spaces.” It’s important to […]
4 Effective Trauma Therapy Techniques
Trauma can come in different sizes and forms by experiencing or witnessing a life-changing event. At least 50% of adults and up to 40% of children experience a traumatic event once in their lifetime. Whether that trauma comes in the form of a car crash, the loss of a loved one, or abuse, without the […]
Mental Health Disorder Among Latinx Parents
The Latinx community is the fastest-growing minority group in the United States and the fastest-growing group in Chicago. The prevalence of mental health disorders among Latinx, however, is higher than among other racial or ethnic groups in the United States, according to findings from a survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. […]
How to Readjust to Society After COVID If You Struggle With Anxiety
In early 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic reached the United States, many expected it to clear up in a couple of weeks. Instead, it grew to become a nation (and worldwide) cause for concern, whose ramifications are still being felt over two years later. COVID-19 drove people into their homes, obliged to isolate and quarantine, […]
How Does Imposter Syndrome Affect Latinx Mental Health?
Being Latino in the United States means making a greater effort both to find a place and to adapt to academic and professional environments. And due to the high demands they face, the development of impostor syndrome in Latinos has increased. 70% of American workers have experienced impostor syndrome at some point, but it tends […]
Discovering Your True Potential
What makes one person succeed while the other one changes jobs every 6 months? Is it talent, intelligence, determination, grit, or mindset? Some would argue that it’s a combination, while others would say it’s their intelligence. And still, others would argue that it’s grit and determination that allows you to achieve your goals. According to […]
Nothing Lasts Forever: When Parents No Longer Wish to Add to Their Family
This blog is about when parents no longer wish to add to their family, otherwise known as the ‘baby phase.’ A friend of mine called me the other day to tell me about something that she was going through. “I think this is it.” she said to me. “What is?” I asked. “You know, kids.” […]
How to Inform Your Family and Loved Ones About Your Struggle with Anxiety
Everyone experiences anxiety, some more than others. One thing that’s for sure is that anxiety can leave you feeling scared and alone. It can be hard to turn to someone in confidence, especially if you’re not sure if they have experienced the anxiety you are experiencing right now. Chances are, those who mean the most […]
How to Differentiate Anxiety, Depression, and Stress
While some may experience these mental conditions at different levels, anxiety, depression, and stress are normal. Although they all fall into mental health, they are nothing to be confused about. You might experience several symptoms and it is important to understand what they mean and what they can be categorized into. You might even be […]
3 Steps To Navigate The Holidays
Holidays can be a very stressful time. When we are with our whole family in one place it can bring up unresolved issues and feelings from the past. We may have Conflicts, a loss, differences in political beliefs/Covid beliefs, or things that have not been addressed. We can reclaim the peace and joy of […]