Social media has improved awareness about mental health to fight against stigma, but it is also the same place where misinformation on mental health spreads.

While Sharlynn picked up gratitude journaling, she eventually found it less like a mindful practice and more like another task to complete. Worse still, racking her brains for novel things to add to the list quickly morphed into an act that came with guilt and invalidation.

When psychological safety is present, people are more likely to engage, collaborate, and take healthy risks. But psychological safety is fragile. It takes time to build, and only a moment to break.

Some bullying is overt - intimidation; humiliation; insults; impossible demands. Others are covert, taking place in darker corners: silent treatment; gossiping, witholding resources; rejection.

Before starting your gap year, figure out your goals. Decide whether your main goal is to rest, to catch up on studies, to learn a new skill or spend more time with loved ones.

Therapists play an essential role in helping us navigate key moments in our lives. But like any relationship, the therapeutic relationship needs to be healthy and aligned.