Recognizing and Treating Depression
What is Depression? Depression is a mental health condition that negatively affects how you feel, think and behave. It is... Read More
Dealing with Impulse Control Disorder in Daily Life
What is Impulse Control Disorder? Impulse Control Disorder is a disorder that makes it hard for people to control their... Read More
Am I having a midlife crisis and how do I handle it?
What is a midlife crisis? The definition of a midlife crisis is a period of transition in life where... Read More
What to Expect When Breastfeeding
A How-to Guide for Breastfeeding your Baby Congratulations, Momma! Whether you baby is due any day now or has... Read More
What are Microaggressions?
Defining, Recognizing, & Addressing Microaggressions in Everyday Life July is BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, which makes it a... Read More
What does BIPOC Stand For?
July is BIPOC Mental Health Month Formerly known as Minority Mental Health Month, July is now BIPOC Mental Health... Read More
What should I do if my child hits, kicks, or bites?
Dear Acenda, I thought the terrible twos were behind us, but my son is now 5 years old and... Read More
Gaslight, Gatekeep, Girlboss: The Message Behind the Meme
Definitions & consequences of gaslighting, gatekeeping, & girlbossing The internet is full of surprises! The latest meme trend to... Read More
Summer Family Activities
Summer Solstice is Sunday, June 20, 2021 With the summer season officially beginning, what a better time of year... Read More
Starting a Mental Health Dialogue with a Stranger
The smallest interaction may save a life We've grown up learning how to avoid strangers at all costs. "Stranger... Read More
How to Support a Loved One with Mental Illness
Support is in the Simplicities A mental illness diagnosis can often times feel scary. Being able to put a... Read More
How to Live with and Treat Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder? Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder or OCD is a disorder that features a pattern of unwanted thoughts and behaviors.... Read More