Valentine’s Day is around the corner, so let’s discuss a hot topic in romantic relationships: communication. Communication is the foundation of every relationship, especially the romantic type. No matter how hard we try, we cannot read our partner’s mind.

July is the National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month and this year we’re bringing awareness to the unique struggles that racial and ethnic minorities experience.

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. Endometriosis is a condition that affects women, where endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterus.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had many effects on the world around us. Whether it’s with the economy, world politics, or even in our own homes, we have all felt the effects of increased isolation and social distancing.

The attachment theory, pioneered by American psychologist Mary Ainsworth and British psychiatrist John Bowlby, describes the attachment an infant forms to their primary caregiver. The quality of those relationships can dictate how well you respond to intimacy and how you relate to people later in life.

Valentine’s Day can be a sore spot for single folks. Walking through the grocery store aisles filled with cards, flowers, stuffed animals, and chocolates can make you feel like you’re the only single person in the world.

Expectations, and the lack of them coming to fruition, can be extra prevalent during the holiday season.