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Mental health is a crucial aspect of well-being, yet in the Latin community, it’s frequently overlooked, especially in women.   Many Latinos, especially older folks, don’t recognize anxiety, depression and stress as genuine problems, or the severity of neglecting someone’s mental health.  This is concerning, particularly in today’s fast-paced society,… Read the rest at our website.

A Tumblr post by vikingsfuneral explains that genuine friendships, with mutual sacrifice and support through thick and thin, have become self-serving exchanges.  I think about it occasionally and remind myself how lucky I am to have friends who have sat on the phone with me through tough times despite… Read the rest at our website.

From bullying, theft and even mistreatment, my experience at a local shelter has been a blessing and a curse.  Last October, I navigated from Seattle through Oregon and landed in Miami, looking for a fresh start after using drugs and alcohol to process the loss of my mom and… Read the rest at our website.

The American Dream doesn’t have a singular definition anymore. Today, it resembles a painting of diverse opinions. Through my parents, I have seen the relationship that most immigrants face with the American Dream.  My dad, who immigrated from Cuba in 1978, tells me that he saw the United States… Read the rest at our website.

In the 1900s, Freud described dreaming as a “royal road to the unconscious mind,” but he didn’t factor in daydreaming, which involves a conscious focus on our internal thoughts.  Prolonged or maladaptive daydreaming raises important questions about its impact on mental health.  It is a phenomenon characterized by vivid… Read the rest at our website.