Self-esteem vs. self-confidence: What’s the difference, and can you have one without the other? by Theresa Lupcho, LPC | Mar 17, 2023 | Mental Health Topics, Self-Improvement Self-esteem and self-confidence can be hard to develop, but both are key to loving yourself and living a fulfilled and happy life. Even so, that can be easier said than done. Low self-esteem can result from a variety of factors, including past relationships, negative coping strategies, and overthinking to name…
What is apathy? Understanding the definition of apathy and how to work through apathetic feelings by Taylor Bennett | Aug 11, 2022 | Feelings & Emotions, Mental Health Topics, Personality “It’s coming down to nothing more than apathy…” A famous verse in The Fray’s hit song “Over My Head (Cable Car).” When this song came out I was just 10 years old — but still, I was hypnotized by the heartbreak-struggle of a song… even if I couldn’t yet understand…
LGBTQ+ teens feel depressed, worthless, and hopeless: They need more support in school and at home by Taylor Bennett | May 29, 2020 | Children, Teens, & Adolescents, LGBTQIA+, Mental Health Topics, Parenting The Human Rights Campaign Foundation (or HRC Foundation) and the University of Connecticut conducted a vast survey of over 12,000 LGBTQ+ teens across the US, revealing prevalent mental health challenges among this group. They feel depressed, worthless, and hopeless—additionally, they face rejection and feel unsafe as well as unsupported. Survey…