Pride Month: Why Adults Are Essential to Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth
Supportive adults can dramatically improve mental health outcomes for LGBTQ+ youth. Here are practical, compassionate ways adults can help create safety
Why Is Letting Go So Hard?
There is grief in letting go. Here’s more information about why.
What is CBT?
Your thoughts might be lying to you. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can help! This is how it works and why it’s one of the most widely used and effective tools in therapy.
So, Who Actually Helps with What?
Breaking down the difference between a therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, and life coach
FAQs at Herr-Era Mental Health
Here are the answers to some FAQs! You can also always contact our office for the most up-to-date information and answers. We’re happy to help!
feeling exhausted all the time.
Burnout: the unwelcome guest that leaves you feeling drained, lost, and like a shell of a human. If you find they’ve moved in to your life, read inside to find what to do about it.
“Princess Treatment:” Romantic or Red Flag?
You’ve probably heard about the “princess treatment” trend. But have you ever stopped to wonder whether it’s romantic or a red flag? Read more to learn about what healthy love truly looks like.
Is This High-Functioning Anxiety Or Am I Just a Perfectionist?
Anxiety can be quietly debilitating, masking as “perfectionism” and “determination.” Think this might be you? Read below to learn more.
The Truth About High-Functioning Depression: What it Look Like + Why it’s so Easy to Miss
Do you ever get tired of being the friend that has it all together? On the outside, everybody thinks you’re handling life well - because, let’s face it, you are! But on the inside? We’re betting you could use a break. Here’s more info about why:
How To Breathe Under All This ICE
If the political climate and ICE raids have you worried about yourself or loved ones - you are not alone! Read inside for tips on how to cope.
OCD vs OCPD: Why The Confusion is So Common
What’s the difference between OCD and OCPD? Is worry and control normal when it feels like it’s getting out of control?
How to Know If You’re Ready to Start Therapy
Not sure if therapy is right for you? Here are signs you might be ready to start therapy:
4 Exercises to Help Your Nervous System
Feeling overstimulated or anxious? It’s hard to know what to do or where to turn to. These mindfulness tools can help!
Happy New Year! Now What?
Feeling overwhelmed by how motivated you feel you need to be? Here’s how to approach January with gentle and steady compassion.
The End of the Year and Mental Health: Reflecting, Releasing, and Resetting Without Pressure
As we approach a new year, we’re often overrun by the pressure of creating an entirely new self. Here’s how to stay mindful and make intentional change:
Does Going to Therapy Make Me Less of a Man?
Men often struggle to choose therapy in fear that it looks like “weakness” or they “don’t really need it.” But therapy can be one of the bravest decisions a person can make. Read more about why:
The Emotional Reality (and Impact) of Major Surgery
No one talks about the lingering impact of major surgery. When your body pauses, your mind tends to get loud and destructive. You may be experiencing a landslide of feelings as you recover physically. So how do we recover emotionally? Read more here.
How to Manage Holidays When They Aren’t Merry
Struggling with holiday stress or family conflict? Discover tools to stay grounded, set boundaries, and protect your emotional well-being.
The Impact of Social Media on Self-Esteem
Comparison is the thief of joy, so why is social media so successful? Here are ways to help scale back on the scrolling.
The Impact of Incarceration on Mental Health
The stigma around serving jail time often leaves a lot of room for judgement - and very little for understanding. But incarceration is a painful experience that creates wounds, deeply affecting a person’s mental health, identity, ability to form meaningful connections.