What is the difference between sexual violence, sexual assault, rape, and sexual harassment?

In our second installment of how stress affects us, we will be looking at the effects of stress on adult’s mental health.

Too much stress has a negative effect on everybody, children more so than others. An excessive toxic amount of stress can impact a child’s development and take a toll on their health.

It’s normal for parents to worry about their child’s future, especially parents to a child with autism. April is Autism Awareness Month, so let’s work to increase acceptance and destigmatize autism.

Whether it is determined by doctors or by choice, cesarean births can present complicated feelings for Mother’s. When done not by choice but necessity, some mother’s report feelings of disappointment or shame.

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. Endometriosis is a condition that affects women, where endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterus.

With National Sleep Awareness Week approaching, it’s important to highlight how sleep impacts our mental and physical health. Your quality of sleep is directly connected to your personal health.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had many effects on the world around us. Whether it’s with the economy, world politics, or even in our own homes, we have all felt the effects of increased isolation and social distancing.

The attachment theory, pioneered by American psychologist Mary Ainsworth and British psychiatrist John Bowlby, describes the attachment an infant forms to their primary caregiver. The quality of those relationships can dictate how well you respond to intimacy and how you relate to people later in life.

Valentine’s Day can be a sore spot for single folks. Walking through the grocery store aisles filled with cards, flowers, stuffed animals, and chocolates can make you feel like you’re the only single person in the world.

Have you and your partner been considering couple’s therapy but want some more information before you commit to it? Look no further!

Having a child is a transformative, exciting, and life-changing experience for a partnership. On the other hand, it can also be draining, time-consuming, and draining.

Do you spend hours on the internet researching symptoms and health information? Do you think a new bump or unknown symptom is cancer? You always feel like something is wrong in the back of your mind. Even when the medical results come back.

Are you eager for your baby to arrive and anxious about all the changes ahead? You’re not alone! Most women and their partners have anxiety around a new baby. One of the easiest ways you can mitigate this anxiety is bonding with your baby before it’s born.

Does a lack of sunshine make it hard for you to stay motivated? Do you feel more depressed in the cold seasons? You may be experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder, otherwise known as winter blues or seasonal depression.

Does the New Year give you an excuse to start a list of things you want to improve about yourself or your routine? Do you vow to start eating healthier, work out more often or read more books?

Expectations, and the lack of them coming to fruition, can be extra prevalent during the holiday season.

The holidays can be a warm, welcoming time of the year when you can spend time with family and friends you don’t see often. However, it can also bring up feelings of nostalgia or sadness for those who have passed and are not with your family this year or for the time that is passing by.