For most of us, winter often causes mixed emotions. The days feel shorter, energy and mood levels can be lower, and colder months may feel isolating. The post-holiday season often leaves us feeling depleted and ready for spring, and the cold months can make it...
There has been an increase in apps and chat tools that describe themselves as “AI therapists.” These programs utilize artificial intelligence to respond to thoughts, feelings, and questions in a manner that can resemble a therapeutic conversation. For many people, they’re easy to access, affordable,...
In the days following the death of Renee Good, many people—including myself—have described feeling a certain “heaviness” that’s hard to explain. Most of us didn’t know her personally. And yet the grief feels raw and real. But this reaction, this heaviness, is more common than you might think, and it has a name: collective grief.
When life feels overwhelming, taking a creative pause can make a real difference. Research shows that engaging in artistic or hands-on activities can help reduce stress, improve mood, ease anxiety, and even support coping after trauma. When I’m crafting, I just feel calmer. My mind...