the-lighthouseblogJan 13, 20212 minWays To Be An Advocate for Mental HealthBy this point, everyone knows mental health exists. Millions of Americans are affected by these health problems every year, and almost 1...
the-lighthouseblogDec 21, 20203 minTackling Your Inner CriticIt is one thing to dislike aspects of yourself or your personality, but it is another to hate your entire self, both inside and out. The...
the-lighthouseblogNov 18, 20202 min5 Alternatives to Self-HarmTRIGGER WARNING: Mentions of Self Harm DISCLAIMER: I am NOT a mental health professional, this piece is based on my own experiences and...
the-lighthouseblogSep 16, 20202 minMental Health in South Asian CommunitiesShame. Weakness. Taboo. These are some of the words that are commonly associated with the topic of mental health in South Asian families...
the-lighthouseblogAug 4, 20202 minOverrepresentation, Diagnosis, and Treatment in the Prison System Overrepresentation It is widely known that the Black community and other POC’s are widely overrepresented in the criminal justice system....
the-lighthouseblogJul 22, 20202 min5 Grounding Techniques for AnxietyDisclaimer: I am no mental health professional, and this list of techniques that I have compiled from my experiences in therapy and...
the-lighthouseblogJul 11, 20203 minWhat Is BIPoC Mental Health Month?In the past, July was designated to be Minority Mental Health month.This month is significant, but although the word “minority” seems...