A Guide To Self-Care
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By practicing self-care, you are increasing your self-awareness of the patterns of your emotions, which can sometimes benefit individuals with mental illnesses such as anxiety and depression.
Getting Real About COVID-19 Emotions
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In this video blog, founder and CEO of Nourish Your Mind, Jessica Sullivan, LCSW, NTP, CDBT discusses the emotional toll of the COVID-19 pandemic and offers some coping strategies.
Memes & Mental Health: How Teens are Coping With Increasing Stress
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It’s no secret that mental illness is on the rise. NYM Guest Blogger, Haidyn Emmerich takes a look at how today’s youth is coping with overwhelming stress utilizing social media as comedic relief.
Perfectionism is Overrated
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What does the strive for perfection or being the best actually cost us, and is it worth it? Take a closer look at Perfectionism through the eyes and experience of a Nourish Your Mind Psychotherapist.
16 Ways to Be Nice to Yourself This Year
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Ready to feel better about YOU? Making changes in your self-care practice can lead to a happier and more fulfilling life. This year, be nice to yourself by taking some of the these steps.
Challenge Mediocracy
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Thoughts on our society’s acceptance of mediocracy in health. Challenge yourself to feel better.