by Melissa DaSilva | Feb 8, 2025 | Mental Health
For many in the LGBTQ+ and immigrant communities, the uncertainty caused by political changes can be overwhelming. The fear of policy shifts, discrimination, or threats to personal safety can take a toll on mental health. While we can’t always control what’s happening...
by Melissa DaSilva | Jan 2, 2025 | Mental Health, Uncategorized
We all know that when getting married, there is a 50% chance that it will eventually end divorce. Did you know January has the highest rate of divorces of any month in the year? According to statistics from the website eDivorcePapers.com there can be several reasons...
by Melissa DaSilva | Dec 13, 2024 | Mental Health
When I was a kid, every Christmas, I would listen to the same Christmas cassette over and over again. It wasn’t a typical Christmas album. It was a free gift from a carton of cigarettes my mother had purchased. I’m not sure if cigarette companies still do this, but...
by Melissa DaSilva | Nov 18, 2024 | Mental Health
Fall can be a challenging time of year, and for many, this season feels especially difficult. Over the past several weeks, I’ve spoken with many people who are grappling with persistent anxiety—a sense of unease, as if something bad is about to happen. For some, it’s...
by Melissa DaSilva | Aug 2, 2024 | LGBTQ, Mental Health
The Multifaceted Experience of a Queer Black Woman in America: Psychotherapist and Doula By Eunice David Introduction Growing up, I had little knowledge about mental health. It wasn’t until I got older that I began to understand the crisis affecting Black women...
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