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Father’s Day is for many, a day of celebrating the wonderful guy that is dad. However, for many fathers, it can be a day of grief, upheaval, loneliness, or anxiety. While much attention is given to maternal mental health, the mental well-being of new fathers has often been overlooked.

Adolescence is a period that is full of challenges for young people. Their energies are pulled in so many directions, and they are coping with many pressures. When gender identity and sexual orientation is added to the above list, it can be even more challenging for a teenager to navigate.

Being true to yourself means living in alignment with your values, beliefs, and personal identity. Being genuine means you do not conform to societal expectations or pretend to be someone you are not. Instead, you embrace who you really are and live your life as an expression of the real you. Living authentically brings numerous benefits to your mental health.

Ghosting is when you suddenly, without explanation, stop all communication with someone. It is a symptom of an undefined, vague relationship. Ghosting is indicative of the pervasive sense of disconnect amongst people. When someone chooses to ghost another person, it is a reflection of their own behavior and decision-making. There are a number of thought and behavioral patterns that drive this response. 

Young men are often conditioned from early childhood that to be a man you have to be tough, unemotional, and in control. The stigma around showing weakness or sensitivity has adverse effects on their mental health, relationships, and functioning in society. Embracing vulnerability should be encouraged in young men.

Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) is a type of therapy that involves the use of low doses of ketamine to enhance the therapeutic session. It combines the therapeutic properties of ketamine with traditional psychotherapy. Ketamine not a one-stop cure. It works best when combined with other therapeutic treatments. You will need to do the inner work and the outer work on certain areas of your life in order to support your recovery.

Toxic behavior patterns in any type of relationship are damaging. They have an adverse effect on the emotional and psychological well-being of the people involved. It can be difficult to recognize our own behavioral patterns, especially if they have been normalized for us. Acknowledging and addressing these patterns within ourselves or our relationships is important for personal growth and healthy relationships.