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Written by: C. Beck We all screw up sometimes. After all, we are all human. You might dismiss that phrase, calling it cliche. You might think of it as a way to rationalize simple mistakes or stupid errors. But saying “we’re all human” goes further than a si...

Written by: S. Fader So many of us want to feel these benefits of keeping a journal, but find the process to be tedious and soul-sucking. However, journaling can be an extremely important mental health maintenance tool, and can even help you set and achieve i...

Written by: Y. Sewdayal Website Link: https://www.supportiv.com/relationships/trauma-bonding-definition-and-solutions  Have you ever mistaken your partner’s negative behavior for love, care, or protectiveness? You dismiss the signs and the red flags becaus...

Written by: C. Beck Website Link: https://www.supportiv.com/trauma/coping-skills-to-heal-from-trauma  After a negative, violent, or traumatic life event, you may feel frozen, stuck, or like a completely different person. It may seem impossible to trust, to...

Written by: A. Toves Every now and then, we’re going about our lives until suddenly, an intrusive thought hits us like a truck: “What is the meaning of my life?” “Do I have a purpose?” “What’s the point of all this?” When everything seems absurd, pointless, a...

Written by: C. Beck Website Link: https://www.supportiv.com/how-to-help/15-things-you-can-say-to-a-friend-whos-struggling  Want to comfort a friend who’s struggling, but aren’t sure what to say? Here, find a framework for verbally supporting someone, along...

Written by: R. McDanal If you’ve been asking yourself “what’s wrong with me?” — hold on a minute. Remember that your feelings, experiences, and thoughts are all valid. That being said, life can suck. A lot of factors can make us feel broken, dumb, or just pl...

Written by: M. Pittman Website Link: https://www.supportiv.com/identity/why-mental-health-is-often-dismissed-in-black-families An often-silent struggle in African American households is our mental well being. Below, we’ll talk about how mental health may b...

Written by: D. McCray Website Link: https://www.supportiv.com/identity/discarding-tokenism-and-forming-your-own-identity-as-a-poc Developing a strong sense of self-identity as a Person of Color (POC) is essential to fight tokenism and survive the impact of...

Written by: C. Langworth Website Link: https://www.supportiv.com/identity/how-sexualized-fiction-impacts-young-women  When someone mentions sexual content, what comes to mind? Do you think of traditional graphic content, like porn? Or does your mind drift...

Written by: R. McDanal The death of a coworker can be incredibly painful, and it’s easy to feel helpless or lost afterward. You have such strong emotions, and might even feel survivor’s guilt after a coworker’s suicide. It may feel surreal or inappropriate t...

Written by: M. Maxey Website Link: https://www.supportiv.com/identity/individualism-in-a-society-full-of-trends In today’s society, carving out a space for your own genuine self can feel like navigating a minefield of expectations and comparisons. We are a...

Written by: S. Rainne Light allows the brain to create the neurotransmitters that keep your energy and happiness levels up. So it’s not surprising that the Winter blues creep up as the days wane.  The Winter blues are real, and really hard to beat. Just like...

Written by: J. Hurtado Website Link: https://www.supportiv.com/identity/being-bilingual-in-a-monolingual-immigrant-family  Coming to the States, language became one of my biggest concerns. The need to speak English when all I could stutter were mangled wor...

Written by: R. McDanal Learn what a guilt trip looks like, how to recognize one, and how to protect yourself. Also find tips on how to bounce back from real guilty feelings. What is a guilt trip? The plain emotion of guilt has real positive effects and moti...

Written by: S. Clark Website Link: https://www.supportiv.com/identity/teens-navigating-secondary-trauma-together  Have you ever heard of “Secondary Trauma?” It can feel like your world is crumbling, making you moody and anxious. Let’s dig into how it can a...

Written by: C. Beck Everyone’s thoughts race for different reasons, and every person experiences a racing mind differently. That’s why we created the guide below, to give you the right tools for your specific situation.  Just determine how your racing though...

Written by: E. Garfield Website Link: https://www.supportiv.com/identity/when-youre-a-lgbtqia-teen-in-rural-america Lately, we see a more positive portrayal of the LGBTQIA+ community in the media. However, we shouldn’t feel complacent; like the problem of ...

Written by: R. McDanal “Anger issues” are often not what they seem. Anger can be a valid and adaptive response to frustrating situations, but it becomes self-destructive if it’s not processed or if it manifests before processing. If you’re constantly thinking...

Written by: S. Rainne Studies conducted before the coronavirus pandemic found that about 40% of people in the United States struggled to afford basic necessities. After the pandemic’s first wave, financial challenges became magnified for households across th...