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.
How to Stop Perfectionism and the Pressure to Perform for Others’ Expectations
Are you a perfectionist? Do you notice the pressure to be flawless feeling like a heavy burden of others' expectations? Let’s help you foster a healthier and more compassionate relationship with yourself.
What is Therapy Really Like?
Ever wondered what therapy is really like? At Herr-Era Mental Health, we’re committed to helping you thrive! Discover how therapy can be transformative for you and your well-being, and start your journey towards a healthier, more confident you!
3 Subtle Ways You Might Be Avoiding Your Problems
Can productivity mask avoidant behavior? By staying busy, you might actually be ignoring underlying worries and emotions. Learn more about how to recognize this pattern and address it inside!
Productivity Hacks For When You’re In a Slump
Struggling to find your motivation during a productivity slump? Discover how small changes in your routine, mindset, and environment can make a big difference in overcoming procrastination and stress.
How Does Vaping Affect Your Brain?
Is vaping really safer than smoking? Nicotine is highly addictive and toxic to your mental and neurological health. Click here to learn more about how vaping can impact your brain - especially if you’re under 25.
How to Survive (And What to Expect From) Your First Day of High School
Starting high school is a massive transition that can be overwhelming for teens! Here are some ways to manage anxiety, take healthy social risks, and build confidence during this great new chapter.
Is Their Grass Really Greener? How To Practice Gratitude
Struggling with comparison? Learn how to practice gratitude in an authentic, grounded way without toxic positivity or guilt
Are Spirituality and Religion Relevant to Mental Health?
How do religion and spirituality relate to mental health? Explore how wellness and spirituality are deeply interconnected and can contribute to a balanced, healthy life.
Navigating the Grief of Chronic Illness
The grief of a chronic illness diagnosis is a deeply painful experience. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing illness for years, here is more information on how processing feelings of loss, building resilience, and finding hope can help you heal
Do I Have ADHD? The Signs and Symptoms
Are you struggling with focus, impulsivity, or hyperactivity, and wondering if you might have ADHD? Are you noticing persistent difficulties focusing, organizing tasks, managing emotions, or sustaining attention? This post will guide you toward clarity and the next steps for diagnosis and treatment.
Understanding Your Attachment Style
What is an attachment style? And why do attachment styles even matter? Discover the key to understanding your relationships inside!
What to Do When You’re Burnt Out and Feeling Drained
Burning out and feeling drained? Here’s how to help!