The holiday season is officially upon us as cooler Fall weather ushers in cozy sweater season and a more tangible feeling of togetherness. We have all missed so much throughout this year; even if we
In honor of Mental Illness Awareness Week THIRA has put together seven mental health tips for us to recognize and work on implementing in our every day. It is our hope that these images resonate
Strength and resilience are characteristics that women have needed in abundance throughout the history of the human race. As mothers, protectors, sometimes warriors, women have had to find ways to go over, under, around, and
Mental Illness Awareness Week/World Mental Health Day/National Depression Screening Day Mental health, mental illness, depression, anxiety, trauma… All of these terms apply to the mental health struggles many of us deal with, and can vary
At THIRA Health, our decades of work have been focused on helping elevate the mental health of girls and women facing issues such as depression and anxiety. Many of these women also struggle with post-traumatic
Today’s teens are frequently bombarded with opportunities to feel badly about themselves. The constant access to technology and social media means they are seeing people with apparently glamorous lives, attractive bodies, and “perfect friendships”. It
Many times, we may not be actively aware of the impact that stress has on our physical bodies. However, as we have discussed elsewhere, the ties between our physical and mental selves are numerous. Bob
Human beings are many things: sociable creatures, curious minds, and survivalists. Since the advent of language, we have relied on the identification of our surroundings in order to alleviate senses of danger or unfamiliarity (e.g.
As we look to celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, it is important to acknowledge that for some motherhood does not always go as expected. While motherhood can bring joy, it can also bring difficulties and
It is difficult not to feel overwhelmed when considering the current state of our nation. The word that so boldly comes to mind when thinking about all of this is none other than “loss”. In
We as humans are decidedly social creatures, and as such, it is not difficult to see how the intentional isolation asked of us during this time can affect our mental health and lead to feelings
Pandemics, wars, political revolutions—these are all moments of extreme emotions. But by using our tool, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, we can acknowledge the conflicting emotions we may feel during a time of crisis and choose more
