Imposter Syndrome: Beating the Cycle
If you’ve ever had the feeling that you were a fraud, that you don’t belong and don’t deserve your job or accomplishments, you’re not alone. Imposter syndrome, defined by Psychology Today as “a psychological phenomenon in which people are unable to internalize their...
SB 803: What it means for mental health in California
California passed a piece of legislation in 2020 that went into effect and will have an incredible impact on our mental health system in the coming years. California Senate Bill 803, known as the Peer Support Specialist Certification Program Act, recognizes the value...
How to cope with holiday depression
While the holiday season is regarded as “the most wonderful time of the year” by some, for others, this season can trigger stress, sadness and depression. Being with family can be difficult for some people, and for others it is perhaps an absence of family that feels...The Use of Humor in Treating Serious Mental Illness
Laughter has what seems like inherent therapeutic potential. It’s no mystery why so many of us turn to watching silly cartoons or calling our funniest friend when we are feeling particularly stressed or down — laughter actually induces changes in our body that cause...