Mindfulness: it’s one of those words that can invoke images of a meditating Buddha or mystical practices rooted in Eastern religion. Because of these associations, many Christians are prone to shy...

In recent headlines, we were confronted with the tragic loss of Sophie, a 29-year-old woman who died by suicide after reportedly engaging in therapy-like interactions through ChatGPT.

How you stay strong when you don’t feel it. This is the first in a short series on leadership and mental health, something I’ve carried quietly for a long time, and feel ready to say out loud. It’s personal. It’s professional.

I love working with family members of people who are struggling with substance abuse. Substance abuse doesn’t just affect the user; it has unbelievably detrimental effects on all the people who care...

Are you thinking about life without antidepressants but feeling unsure where to start? Or maybe you’ve tried before and ended up right back on them, tangled in withdrawal symptoms? If so, you’re not alone.

In a world focused on academic success, we often overlook the emotional well-being of our youth. This article examines the importance of teaching young people how to navigate difficult emotions such...

Your voice holds incredible power, not only in how you speak to others but in the way you speak to yourself. In this article, discover how your thoughts shape your reality, how fear often drives your...

For decades, society has carried an unspoken rule: you can talk about your victories, your promotions, your health goals, and even your financial struggles, but when it comes to your mental health...

One of the most talked-about topics in my years as a therapist has been the strange and unusual dreams of my patients. There are many dreams that we commonly have, making them not so strange and unusual...

Seven clients. I, at present, have seven clients undergoing psychedelic therapies. We’re not talking about my clients at EDM or jamband festivals, adorned in glowsticks and alien masks, spinning in a field...

For many men, work is the arena where identity, purpose, and belonging are forged, and where stress, isolation, or silent suffering can also take root. Good leadership is one of the most powerful...

For generations, we’ve been taught that humans have five senses: sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch. While these are essential, modern neuroscience has expanded this list to include several...

SSRIs. SNRIs. Mood Stabilizers. Replacement Therapies. Big Pharma: Here in America, if you’ve got any unpleasant symptoms related to, well, anything, there’s good news! We’ve got a pill for that.

Across the globe, men are dying by suicide at far higher rates than women. While mental illness and substance misuse are important contributors, a large body of research shows that social factors...

We like to believe that the brain is wired to seek what’s best for us, that it pushes us toward health, happiness, and healing. But the truth is more complicated.

I’ve learned something about the body over the years: it knows the doorway before I do. Sometimes, I feel it in the soles of my feet, a subtle tightening, like the earth itself is holding its breath.

There’s a quiet, stubborn myth in our culture that being productive every minute is the only way to be valuable. But here’s a quieter truth: sometimes doing nothing is exactly what your brain and your...

If you’ve been spending a lot of time chatting with AI tools like chatbots, you’re not alone. These digital companions can feel like supportive friends, always ready to listen. However, there’s growing...

Throughout my years of Reiki practice, I’ve been continually drawn back to the idea that Reiki can help heal the emotional body.

Venting is a crucial aspect of maintaining mental and emotional well-being. It refers to expressing and releasing pent-up emotions, stress, or anxiety healthily and constructively. When left unaddressed...

On December 21, 2024, I moved into a hospital room that wasn't mine. The palliative care unit became my home, its dim hallways and beeping monitors my new neighbourhood. My mother lay in the bed by the...

It's time to stop saying we're all the same. It's doing more harm than good. As a Consultant Psychotherapist with 20 years in mental health, specialising in Culturally Attuned Cognitive Behavioural Therapy...

There have been moments when I needed to make a decision but felt overwhelmed, not by the task itself, but by the pounding in my chest. In those moments, I didn’t need advice, I needed courage.

Have you ever found yourself feeling extremely low after the death of someone you didn’t personally know? Maybe you've struggled to accept their passing. Maybe you are beginning to question why you...