Accepting Help & Support
Asking for Help is a Sign of Strength A mental illness diagnosis can be difficult come to terms with.... Read More
Gratitude and Your Mental Health
'Tis the Season to be Thankful November is National Gratitude Month! Gratitude is known as the appreciation of someone... Read More
Caring for Caregivers
National Family Caregivers Month 2021 Acting as a family caregiver is no easy feat. Between caring for your loved... Read More
Mental Illness in Adolescent TV & Movies
Do you know what your teen is streaming? When your teen is parked in front of their TV or laptop for hours,... Read More
Self Care is Not Selfish
International Self Care Day 2021 American poet Audre Lorde once said, "Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is... 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
A Guide for the First 6 Months with Your Baby
Language, Cognitive, Social Emotional, and Motor Developmental Benchmarks to Look Out for in Your Little One Post-birth The first... Read More
How Can I Tell If I’m In A Toxic Relationship?
Dear Acenda, I feel so confused right now on what I should do about my relationship. I've been dating... Read More
5 Common Misconceptions About Recovery
Debunking Recovery Misconceptions in Honor of National Recovery Month The road to recovery is never one size fits all,... Read More
5 Mental Health Counseling Misconceptions
Misconceptions or Truths: 5 Things You Need to Know About Mental Health Counseling We have all heard the notion that only... Read More
Depression During Pregnancy: It’s Real!
Depression During Pregnancy: It’s Real! We all know about postpartum depression, but did you know depression can strike during pregnancy as well? The... Read More