Every family deals with challenges. But those families with either a parent or child who identifies as LGBTQ face particularly unique ones. Here are some of the most common challenges faced by LGBTQ families. Parental Rights When a married couple has a child, they automatically both become legal guardians of that child, right? This assumption […]
Mental Health Benefits of Gender-Affirming Care
Gender-affirming care focuses on an individual’s physical, mental and social health needs. This care is absolutely lifesaving for transgender, gender diverse, and nonbinary people. In order to fully understand what gender-affirming care is, we must first understand what it means to have a “gender identity crisis.” Gender crises happen when someone’s internal sense of gender […]
8 Ways to Make It Through Your Life’s Hard Times
Life is full of unpleasant setbacks, whatever that means to you. Perhaps you’ve had a financial setback. Or maybe you or someone you care about is dealing with a severe health problem. Perhaps you’ve lost your job or are burdened by an unhealthy relationship. You may not have complete control over these difficulties, but you […]
Mental Health Effects of Emotional Abuse
Emotional abuse is not as easy to spot as physical abuse, but oftentimes its effects can be just as traumatic. Emotional abuse can involve a wide range of tactics, including gaslighting, shaming and manipulation. All of these are intended to leave the victim feeling confused, powerless and hopeless. Typically people suffer from long-term or short-term […]
What is an Online Nutritionist?
Our bodies need food to live and grow and repair themselves. But not all food is created equally. And not every food is necessarily good for you, depending on what your fitness and weight loss goals are. Knowing what types and amounts of food to eat can be daunting, which is why so many people […]
Symptoms of OCD
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) affects 2-3% of the population. The disorder is characterized by a pattern of unwanted thoughts or fears (obsessions) that cause an individual to perform a set of repetitive behaviors (compulsions). OCD interferes with a person’s daily activities and can lead to significant distress. Symptoms […]
National Women’s Equality Day
August 26th is National Women’s Equality Day; a day to acknowledge how far women have come on their journey toward equality and how much more work is still to be done. While the greatest gender gaps are found primarily in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia, according to the World Economic Forum, there are […]
Best Super Foods in the Summer
Summer is one of the greatest seasons of the year. Not only can you get outdoors and be more active, you can also eat more fresh produce from local farmers and even your own garden! Of course, different seasons produce different fruits and vegetables that offer their own unique health benefits. When it comes to […]
What is Gender Dysphoria?
Gender dysphoria, formerly known as gender identity disorder, describes intense and persistent feelings of identifying with another gender. Individuals with gender dysphoria often take measures to live in harmony with their internal gender identity. This may include dressing and using mannerisms associated with the gender they identify with. In order to be officially diagnosed with […]
It’s Time to Celebrate National Breastfeeding Month!
Did you know August was National Breastfeeding Month? The holiday was started by the United States Breastfeeding Committee (USBC) to drive awareness and policy efforts that would create breastfeeding support around the country. And this is really important because breastfeeding is incredibly healthy for your baby, providing them with the exact nutrients they need to […]
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