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We all know that being young comes with a lot of difficulties. It’s an emotional, turbulent time full of break-ups, preparation for the future, and trying to find out who you are in the world. Unfortunately, all too often, the difficulties of this formative period can lead to a young person attempting, successfully or unsuccessfully, […]...

Albert Ellis – the father of Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy – REBT Albert Ellis Commonly abbreviated as REBT, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy began in 1955 by Albert Ellis. First referred to as rational therapy, it laid the foundation for what we now know as CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). For the most part, rational emotive behavioral therapy starts with the idea that our thought processes mostly […]...

Mental health issues and people issues go hand-in-hand. In my opinion, one can’t exist without the other. One of the interpersonal challenges that a person can experience is bullying. Bullying in school – particularly in middle school – ranks among the toughest challenges that young people face. At this age, most kids feel that the […]...

The Turnaround Anxiety Treatment Program also referred to as Turnaround, is an audio adventure designed to help children overcome anxiety and fear. It uses a multi-theoretic and evidence-based approach and such proven treatment methods as Social learning theory, DBT, Narrative therapy, and CBT to help children identify the most irrational of thought patterns. By so doing, children can utilize effective behavioral strategies […]...

Mental illness is as prevalent in the U.S. as elsewhere on the globe. Currently, more than 68 million Americans have experienced a substance abuse or psychiatric disorder in 2016. The total number of people is more than 20 percent of the entire population. In spite of the progress recently made in public awareness and medical research, ensuring […]...

In 2016, I had the honor of visiting the UK for the first time. During my trip, I learned a lot about the efforts that people are making to address the subject. Also in 2016, the Duke and the Dutchess of Cambridge (Prince William and Kate), along with Prince Harry, began advocating to transform the stigma […]...

In Black culture, more often than not, men are not encouraged nor given a chance to be open with how they feel and be in touch with their feelings. The cultural pressure to be a ‘strong Black man’ can be psychologically and physically taxing. Men may feel that seeking treatment for mental health issues may […]...

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, depression is one of the most common mental health conditions that you can live with. Approximately seven percent of the population in the United States of America lives with depression. In my opinion, the percentage is actually much higher because so many people are ashamed to admit it. […]...

“I don’t think people realize the power one person can have to change a situation or impact someone’s life.” – Lizzie Valasquez When I think about how to prevent suicide, one of the keys is to get into the habit of sharing selfless stories. Share those stories that show you in a not-so-positive light. These are […]...