Mental Health Challenges: A Blog about Coping Skills

Many of us have been living in a heat wave that has affected millions of people across our country and even those in other countries as well. I personally have been affected by the heat in my personal life. I have to walk around the city, in the area for my job, at a tutoring…

Ever wonder what is IPSRT? Interpersonal and social rhythm therapy helps improve mood and mental health by creating a regular routine and enhancing relationships. This is the definition by Sanjana Gupta (2026). This type therapy includes stages of therapy to better comprehend mood states, track daily routines, and build healthy coping skills. Ellen Frank, Ph.D.,…

Many individuals have problems with rumination and intrusive thoughts. This includes more people than those diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder. Obsessive thoughts are common with those with anxiety disorders and those who have bipolar disorder as well. Often times, individuals can experience repeating thoughts, images, disgusting news stories, or even lines from a song. Fortunately,…

There has been much violence in the news lately. Yesterday, President Trump experienced what he believes was an assassination attempt on his life. This occurred while at the White House Correspondents’ dinner. At this dinner, those attending are supposed to be celebrating our freedoms, especially the first amendment ones, freedom of speech in particular. The…

Emily P.G. Erickson wrote an article with the title “How Air Pollution Affects Bipolar Disorder: 7 Things You Need to Know”. It was medically reviewed by Angela D. Harper, MD and updated on October 10, 2025. In this article, She argues that your environment can play an important role in mental health. Erickson states that…

This blog post is based on my reading of the article by Jessica Migala with bphope.com. This is not a complete summary of the entire article but I want to share some of this article with you so you can then click on the link at the bottom and read the article in its entirety.…

This is the time in which many people start thinking about goals or resolutions for the upcoming year. Often, though, we do not feel the joy that societal expectations say we should experience. It is important to think about why this may be. You do not have to create a brand new you for the…

In the April 2025 edition of Psychology Today, Susan Krauss Whitbourne, PH.D, discusses research that suggests that the nicest people in the world may not be the happiest. She asks the question, “Is It Really Possible to Be Too Nice?” Ever hear the expression “Nice guys finish last” ? Whitbourne cites research at a University…

Many articles have been written about how to deal with the stress and anxiety of the holidays, especially for those of us who deal with mental illness or mental health issues. There are many reasons why the holidays can be demanding for us. During this time, often our basic routines are disrupted. Our sleep schedule…

I have always loved to sing even as a child so I know singing makes me feel good. Sam Goldstein, Ph.D, teaches at the University of Utah and he wrote an article in the October 2025 edition of Psychology Today. The title of his article is “The Song of Therapy”. Goldstein writes in his article…