In the world of helping professions—whether you are a therapist, nurse, doctor, social worker, first responder, educator or caregiver—your job is to serve, support, and heal. You show up daily, offering empathy, compassion, and guidance to those in need. But at what cost?…

The holiday season is often depicted as a time of joy, connection, and togetherness. Families gather around the dinner table, gifts are exchanged, and traditions bring a sense of nostalgia. But alongside the glittering lights and festive gatherings, many experience a quieter, less visible reality: stress, loneliness, grief, or mental health struggles. The dichotomy of celebration and emotional strain can make this time of year particularly challenging.

Life in a profit-driven society can result in many compromises. As those compromises pile up, you may start wondering if you’ve sold your soul. The foundation of such a feeling can center on your job

Many clichés exist for a good reason. For example, we’ve all heard the advice about oxygen masks on an airplane. People are told to secure the mask onto their own faces before attempting to help anyone else in need. This mindset is transferable all across your life. This includes your workplace.

CBT is based on the observable reality that thoughts lead to feelings, and those feelings create action. Thus, the key is to challenge distorted thought patterns before this cycle is triggered.

Sometimes, we rise to the occasion. Other times, anxiety gets the better of us. Generally speaking, this is normal and inevitable.

Most of us spend a major part of our life “at work.” It could be on-site, work-from-home, or doing off-hours thinking and/or planning related to your job. Now, consider this: Many, if not most people are unhappy and unsatisfied with their job.

Anxiety is the most common mental health issue on the planet. Even so, it manifests in innumerable ways. We all know the signs typically associated with anxiety, e.g. worry, sweaty palms, shaky voice, and so on

Everyone has moments of fear, worry, dread, or panic. For someone with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), these feelings can be persistent and excessive. In healthy scenarios, anxiety can be productive and at times, help us survive.

Far too often, the term “stressed out” is treated as if it means the same as “anxiety.” There’s a huge difference. Generally speaking, when we’re stressed, we know the reason why.

Anxiety is the number one mental health issue on the planet. The divorce rate has hovered around 50 percent for many decades.

Anxiety is a normal, inevitable, and helpful emotion. When it alerts us to danger, it can even be life-saving. Everyone feels anxiety from time to time.

Even the most extroverted people in the world have moments of shyness. It’s normal, it’s inevitable, and it’s nothing to be concerned about.

Black Americans are 20 percent more likely to struggle with a mental health issue. Meanwhile, anxiety is the most common mental health issue in the United States. What does this mean for people of color (POC)? For starters, it highlights the profound impact of racism and race-related abuse.