by Victoria Baker | Jan 15, 2025 | Goals, Growth, Self-Care
The start of a new year is often viewed as a time for renewal — an opportunity to reset, make fresh commitments, and focus on self-improvement. The tradition of setting New Year’s resolutions has been around for centuries, rooted in the idea of self-betterment and the...
by Alannah Hinshaw | Dec 16, 2024 | Meditation, Mindfulness, Self-Care, Well-being
Mindfulness, creativity, and self-compassion together create a powerful toolkit for setting healthy boundaries and preventing burnout. This article explores how mindful creative practices can ground us in the present, how self-compassion allows for assertive boundary...
by Oliver Wang | Nov 26, 2024 | Mental Health, Stigma, Support
The Impact of Stigma on Seeking Mental Health Services “You’re not depressed, just focus on studying and stop playing video games!” or “Get some rest and eat more, I’m sure you will be fine.” Before seeking professional mental health support, many Asian Americans...
by PACMH Team | Nov 14, 2024 | Couples Therapy, Expectations, Relationships
Many of us grew up with the idea of happily ever after, where the movie ends with two soulmates getting their fairytale ending. Then came social media and an over-index on insta-perfect couples effortlessly adulting, doing self-care together, and offering up...
by PACMH Team | Sep 23, 2024 | Mindfulness, Nature, Research, Well-being
We live in an era when the average American spends 90% of their life indoors and over 10 hours a day on a screen (Klepeis et al., 2001; The Nielsen Company, 2016). Despite the trajectory of contemporary lifestyles, a growing body of evidence suggests that reconnecting...
by Kiersten Schneider | Sep 16, 2024 | Body Positivity, Inclusivity, Self-Advocacy
Anti-Fat Bias or Weight Stigma in Counseling Weight stigma is one of the areas of marginalization that is increasing. Over the last decade, there has been a two thirds increase in weight-based discrimination (Fulton et al., 2023). Despite this increase, there is...
