Suicide Prevention Month: How to Talk to Kids & Teens About Mental Health

Suicide Prevention Month: How to Talk to Kids & Teens About Mental Health

As parents, it can be difficult to know when your teen is struggling and even harder to know how to help. September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, breaking down stigma, and encouraging open conversations about mental health. This post offers resources on how parents like you can proactively address mental health with your teens, from conversational tools to organizations that can provide additional support. 

Always Available, Never Enough: How AI Can Fuel OCD Reassurance-Seeking

Always Available, Never Enough: How AI Can Fuel OCD Reassurance-Seeking

AI has been hailed as a revolutionary tool for mental health available anytime, anywhere, and always ready to listen. But for people struggling with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or OCD-like tendencies, that very availability can become part of the problem. In this post, we’ll explore the effects AI use can have on people living with OCD or OCD-like symptoms, and what to do if you suspect you may be struggling with compulsive use of AI.

How to Respond When Someone Asks, ‘What Do You Believe Now?'

How to Respond When Someone Asks, ‘What Do You Believe Now?'

Whether it’s a curious friend, a concerned family member, or someone from your former faith community, the question, “What do you believe now?” can bring up waves of anxiety, frustration, or exhaustion. In this post, we’ll explore kind, practical ways to respond that honor your boundaries, protect your emotional well-being, and engage (or disengage) in a way that feels safe for you.

“Who Am I? Where Do I Fit In?” How Cultural Expectations and Trauma Shape Immigrant Identity

“Who Am I? Where Do I Fit In?” How Cultural Expectations and Trauma Shape Immigrant Identity

Immigrant families often carry histories shaped by poverty, war, displacement, political persecution, or natural disasters. These experiences leave a deep imprint—not just on those who directly endured them, but on future generations. Trauma shows up in parenting, family roles, and communication patterns. This can create emotional distance between generations.