For many people, the holidays represent a season of celebration, a sense of togetherness, and quality time with family. The holidays can also be a time of stress and are for a lot of people. However, if you’re LGBTQ+, gender non-conforming or in a non traditional relationship, the holidays can be that much more stressful and can increase feelings of isolation and loneliness.
What is mentalizing, and why is it beneficial? Unlike meditation or mindfulness, which sound similar, Mentalization Based Treatment (MBT) is an evidence-based treatment used most often for patients with personality disorders, substance use disorders, and other mental health disorders.
During pregnancy, a woman’s life is impacted on all levels: biologically, psychologically, and socially. This is why conception, pregnancy, undergoing miscarriages, IVF, or the basic complications of a healthy, naturally-conceived pregnancy can cause significant hormonal changes and mood swings, as well as a decline in mental wellness.
In 2015, the Journal of Sex Research found that searches for terms related to polyamorous, non-monogamous, and open relationships have been rising steadily for the
“With most phobias, it becomes less about the object of phobia and more about avoiding the potential of having the uncomfortable feeling of fear and panic,” says Dr. Rebecca Sinclair, Director of Psychological Services at Brooklyn Minds.
For centuries, there’s been a stigma around “mental health,” which didn’t actually become a political and ideological concept until the 1900’s. Historically, our mental health system has been problematic, to say the least.