Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “mental health”
Trauma dumping—we’ve heard of it, maybe we’ve even said it. We commonly hear about how trauma dumping is harmful, but in reality, the label of trauma dumping itself can be just as harmful. So what is trauma dumping exactly? Trauma dumping is generally seen as the act of someone talking about their lived traumatic experiences without invitation or the general …
Boundaries Maybe you’ve seen social media posts about them, you’ve heard about them on a podcast, or you can’t exactly pinpoint where you first heard them but wonder nevertheless,“What does “boundaries” even mean?” I had the hardest time understanding the concept of boundaries and an even harder time trying to figure out how to implement them in my own life. …
In today’s society, there are many changes going on all around us. Whether we turn on the news, glance at our phones when we first wake up, or find ourselves watching something profound someone has been caught doing on a video has everything to do with some of the stress we may all be feeling these days. Oftentimes, we may …
At GDC, we’ve been Demystifying Therapy all spring. In March, we talked about the process of getting into therapy as well as self + community care, and in April we demystified some of the more common treatment modalities therapists use with clients. Mental health awareness is often about breaking down stigmas and barriers to care. This work is still super …
For Black History month, we are spotlighting Black historical figures who acted as activists and trailblazers. While we don’t know everything about their personal lives and struggles, we can see coping skills and resilience in their accomplishments, especially in the face of racism and discrimination. Here are four individuals who do not always get to be center-stage when celebrating Black …
To celebrate Black History Month, GDC is spotlighting Black public figures who advocate for mental health care access and awareness. Here are four Black public figures who have used their platforms to speak up about the importance of mental health in their chosen careers
