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!
How Eating Habits Shape Your Mental Health
Is food really just fuel? Eating habits have a large impact on mental health; here are tips to support your emotional well-being through nutrition.
¿Vale La Pena Comenzar Terapia Aún Cuando Te Sientes Bien?
¿Se puede empezar terapia si no ocurre nada "malo"? ¿Qué pasa cuando no hay problemas "graves" que te preocupen? ¿Vale la pena invertir en terapia? ¡Sigue leyendo para descubrirlo!
4 Ways to Soothe Intrusive Thoughts and OCD
Struggling with intrusive thoughts like “what if I accidentally hurt someone?” or “did I leave something on?” These could be symptoms of OCD. In this post, discover 5 powerful somatic techniques that can help you calm your nervous system, manage intrusive thoughts, and feel safer in your body.
Qué es el Trastorno Bipolar?
Alguna vez tú o alguien que conoces se ha sentido con cambios de humor intensos? ¿Son altibajos que afectan su dia? Es posible que estén experimentando trastorno bipolar, una experiencia tratable que afecta a millones de personas.