5 Self Care Habits To Start Today

Self care isn’t all about bubble baths and facemasks (although I love that part!). It’s important to take good care of ourselves in every way, physically, mentally and emotionally. Practicing self care can look like many different things, and it can seem a bit overwhelming if you don’t know where to start. Here’s 5 easy…

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What Serving My Community Taught Me About Minority Mental Healthcare

As I sat in my eighth grade English class, I looked around and tried to count how many kids surrounding me did not have blond hair and blue eyes. I could count them in one hand, and maybe only one or two actually looked like me, out of the 20+ kids in that classroom. I…

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Why You Should Care About LGBTQ+ Mental Health

I will never forget that day for as long as I live. I had just finished working with one of my patients, and headed down to the hospital cafe to grab a snack and relax for a few minutes, before my next patient. The work of a medical interpreter can be intense at times, but…

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How Quarantine Helped My Mental Health

January, started out promising. At the start of each year, my hope is renewed, although my energy levels are low. Making it through the holiday season at the end of each year is always a challenge for me. I struggle with seasonal affective disorder and every year the cold temperatures and shorter days make it…

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