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There is no space wider than that of grief, There is no universe like that which bleeds. ~ Pablo Neruda We can make ourselves so still that others can see themselves reflected in us. That’s what calm and loving listening... Continue reading→

By Ryan Howes (SOURCE) What’s happening in the world of twentysomethings? Current external stressors aside, how do they feel about this decade of their lives? Is it a time to party and hang with friends? Or is it time to build... Continue reading→

SOURCE: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/anxiety-needs-global-health-attention Identifying anxiety in those with depression could be key to developing successful programmes for tackling mental health problems in low and middle income countries (LMICs), according to a new study. Grandmother conducting a problem solving therapy session with... Continue reading→

SOURCE: https://www-cnbc-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.cnbc.com/amp/2020/10/05/coronavirus-stress-mental-health-issues-rising-among-workers-.html The number of adults experiencing depression has tripled in the United States since the coronavirus outbreak began, according to a JAMA Network study, with more than one in four adults reporting symptoms of depression.  The Covid-19 pandemic is considered a traumatic event that can cause... Continue reading→

“I would rather have questions that can’t be answered than answers that can’t be questioned.” (Daily Maverick quoting Richard Feynman.) Feynman was the engineer / scientist who rocked boats in the investigation into the Challenger Disaster of 1986. He’s a... Continue reading→

Joy, being me. Joy in me, joy in you. Joy in flow and joy in slow. Joy in being, joy in sleeping, Joy in go, joy in no. Joy in walking, joy in talking. Joy in silence, and in laughter.... Continue reading→

Sharing this important blog by Nigel Patel> Transgender people in South Africa face problems with safe access to spaces that have been shaped and gendered by colonisation and apartheid. Cape Town, despite being labelled ‘the gay capital’ of Africa, contains... Continue reading→

By Martha Straus James was a depressed and lethargic 13-year-old boy who’d almost given up when I first met him. During the time I treated him, he went through some death-defying experiences, two psychiatric hospitalizations, and a tough court hearing, as... Continue reading→

The Difference Between Normal Anxiety And An Anxiety Disorder. The line between the two can be blurry. Here’s how to know when it’s time to reach out for help. By Jenna Birch Whether you’re worried about a job interview or... Continue reading→

Attachment Styles and Highly Sensitive People. What predicts healthy romance? By The Esposito Institute Let’s look at the research on attachment styles to help us understand how to create healthy romantic relationships. We unconsciously act the way we do in... Continue reading→