Is it Stress or is it Anxiety?
January 21, 2021
Choosing a Mental Health Professional That’s Right For You!
December 17, 2020
California, CYCL Article, CYCL News
2020 is almost over, and it hasn’t been kind to our mental health at all. With a global pandemic, the fight to end racism, and a volatile election season, folx (both youth and adults) have been struggling to stay mentally healthy.
When the pandemic first hit and California began putting out shelter in place orders, we put out a series talking about how to cope and what you can do to stay mentally healthy (which you can find here). These strategies do help, but what can we, or our youth, do when we need more than just exercising, meditation, or self-care? That is where a mental health professional can come into play.
But, how do we know which mental health professional is right for us, our family, or for our youth?
This guide is for anyone who’s looking to reach out to a mental health professional (Therapist, Psychiatrist, Life Coach, etc.) and some helpful tips on how to pick the right one.
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Celebrating the Winter Holidays in 2020
December 17, 2020
In the final part of our three-part “Holidays in 2020” series, we will explore how we can safely celebrate the winter holidays during the COVID19 pandemic. Winter holidays are (in this author’s humble opinion) the ULTIMATE holiday of holidays, usually we would be gathering with family, chosen family, and friends to exchange food, gifts, and generally enjoy each other’s company. Unfortunately, 2020 had other plans. This guide will help give you peace of mind as we navigate through the rest of December and into the New Year.
Again, the following information are guidelines we’ve cultivated via the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), and others. This guide ABSOLUTELY should not supersede guidelines and mandates set by your local, county, or state officials. Always check the restrictions in your area.
Celebrate the holidays safely and remember that the safest way to celebrate is with the people in your household.
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How You Can Help Someone Experiencing Crisis or Emotional Pain
November 19, 2020
I think a lot of us can relate to having a friend, a student, a classmate, a team mate, or even a family member who has experienced some form of mental health crisis or emotional pain. We want to share these actionable steps that you can take to help those folx in your lives affected by crisis.
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Celebrating Thanksgiving Safely in 2020
November 18, 2020
California, CYCL Article, CYCL News
The COVID-19 pandemic has been stressful and isolating for many people and with Thanksgiving right around the corner, we’re full swing into this Holiday season. As we talked about in our how to guide on Halloween, celebrating the Holidays and connecting with friends and family can be a substantial way to increase your mental health during these times.
The following information are guidelines we’ve borrowed via the Center for Disease Control (CDC), but absolutely should not supersede guidelines and mandates set by your local, county, or state officials. Remember that the safest way to celebrate Thanksgiving this year is to celebrate with people in your household.
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