Author name: Jasmine Hall

Sleep is often treated as a luxury or a pause in the day, a time when life simply stops. But in reality, sleep is a critical foundation for mental health. While we may notice fatigue or grogginess after a poor night’s sleep, the effects run much deeper. Sleep shapes our emotions, cognition, memory, and even […]

I used to think rest was something you earned like a reward you got after doing enough, achieving enough, or being enough. If I wasn’t exhausted by the end of the day, I’d wonder if I’d even done enough to “deserve” a break. Sound familiar? In a culture that idolizes hustle, rest can feel like

For many people, changes in the seasons bring shifts not only in weather but also in mood, energy, and emotional balance. You might notice feeling more sluggish in winter, more energized in spring, or more reflective as fall approaches. While these patterns may seem subtle, research shows that seasonal changes can significantly influence mental health,

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve said “yes” when everything in me was screaming “no.” Agreeing to stay late at work even though I was exhausted. Saying yes to family favors that I didn’t have the energy for. Even pretending to like certain things just to keep the peace. And every time I

Migration brings opportunities, but it also carries deep emotional scars, often passed silently through generations.  First-generation immigrants and their families walk a tightrope between honoring their roots and navigating unfamiliar systems. As the spouse of a first-generation Haitian man, I’ve witnessed firsthand how the effects of migration extend beyond the individual to their relationships and