Learn more about mental health topics, tips, and tricks with our blog posts.
I’m Stressed!
Stress can affect how we behave and react to things as well as our emotions and our physical body/health. Some indicators of stress are easy to recognize, but sometimes we may not realize how stressed we actually are.
Your Intersectionality Makes You Unique
Psych Me Out challenges you to not only recognize your visible AND invisible privileges but also LISTEN and understand the experiences of others.
It’s Not Anger, It’s Actually…
Psych Me Out challenges you to dive deeper to explore WHY you are angry. You’re not just an “angry Black person.” Anger just masks what is underneath!
Attachment Styles
How you were raised as a child can influence how you navigate and build relationships (social, romantic, work, etc) as an adult. Typically your attachment style as an adult reflects the dynamics your caregiver gave to you as a child.
The Five Love Languages
Valentine’s Day is approaching and it is important to be aware that the way you show appreciation may not be the same way your partner wants to be appreciated.
Therapy vs. Therapeutic
There are many different ways to work through stressors and life experiences using therapy and different therapeutic activities. In this post, we break down a few of the various types of therapy and provide some activities for you to do when you need to relieve some stress or just need a pick me up.
Coping with Grief and Loss
Check out this post to learn more about how to cope with a loss or how to support a loved one through it.
Grief and Loss: Introduction
Grief and loss will happen at some point in everyone’s life. When it does, here is some information to help you or a loved one get through a tough time.
Cognitive Distortions
Cognitive distortions are types of thinking that everyone has experienced at some point in their lives. Being aware that you are having a cognitive distortion can help with combatting them. A change in behavior requires insight, and Psych Me Out is here to help.
Finding a Therapist: All About Insurance
Understanding insurance can be overwhelming, but Psych Me Out is here to help!
Finding a Therapist: Types of Therapy
When starting your therapy journey, you should know that there are many different methods that providers can use to help people reach their goals.
Is It Depression?
According to SAMSHA’s 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, major depressive episodes increased in Black youths, young adults, and older adults. According to CDC, Black adults are more likely to have depressive symptoms than white adults. Unfortunately, it has been used synonymously with feeling sad when feeling depression is SO MUCH MORE!
Destigmatizing Suicide
Suicide is the third leading cause of death in Black males ages 10-34 (CDC). This post will provide resources to those managing suicidal thoughts and tips for those supporting someone else.