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For many in the Latinx community, even saying the words salud mental (mental health) can feel heavy, sometimes even shameful. Maybe you’ve been told to “be strong” (sé fuerte or tú puedes) or to “pray it away.” But here’s the truth: struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or any mental health disorder doesn’t mean you’re broken, […]

¿Te sientes más triste cuando cambian las estaciones?  Muchas personas notan que su estado de ánimo decae en otoño e invierno. A este fenómeno se le llama Trastorno Afectivo Estacional (TAE), una forma de depresión clínica relacionada con la falta de luz solar. En comunidades latinas, la vergüenza (stigma) y frases como “échale ganas” pueden

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

Para muchas personas en la comunidad latina, incluso pronunciar las palabras salud mental puede sentirse pesado y hasta vergonzoso. Quizás te han dicho que “Hay que ser fuerte” (aguántate) o que “todo se soluciona rezando.” Pero aquí está la verdad: luchar contra la ansiedad, la depresión o el agotamiento no significa que estés roto. Significa

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

If you’re a high achiever juggling a demanding career, family responsibilities, and everything in between, you might view stress as just part of your daily routine. You power through long days, late nights, and endless to-do lists, treating stress as a sign of productivity and drive. However, beneath the surface, your nervous system could be

“It’s who I am—I’ve always been this way.” “I know I should move on, but something just won’t let me.” “I don’t know why I keep replaying that conversation—it happened years ago, but I can’t stop thinking about it.” Does this resonate for you? If you’ve ever found yourself thinking this way, you’re not alone.

If you’ve ever felt that heavy feeling of anxiety, you’re not alone. We all find ways of dealing with stress and worry. Maybe you find yourself double-checking plans, scrolling through social media before heading out, or texting friends to confirm plans again. At first, these habits might seem helpful, but we call them “safety behaviors“—small

Financial anxiety affects many people, often due to factors beyond their control. When you earn less than what you need for basic living expenses—like rent, utilities, groceries, or healthcare—it can feel like an endless struggle. Yet, acknowledging this challenge is the first step toward empowerment. Here’s why financial anxiety is common, and how understanding it

In today’s world, many dedicated professionals are grappling with a profound sense of financial insecurity despite their hard work, credentials, and impressive careers. It can be incredibly disheartening to find that living costs continue to climb even faster. If you’re in your 30s, 40s, or 50s and feel like a broke professional,  you are not