Understanding Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is a disorder that affects .5% of Americans. Although a clinical diagnosis, you may hear the term “narcissists” used often to describe people. For example, you may have heard one of your friends call their ex-boyfriend a narcissist. What does this exactly mean? To learn more about this … Read more
Suicide Warning Signs, Risk Factors, and Non-Suicidal Self-Harm Last week was Suicide Prevention Week, September 5 to September 11. This is a week that spreads awareness about suicide warning signs, factors, and prevention. Mind Connections wants to send our support and care to any one who is affected by suicidal thoughts. Our hearts go to … Read more
7 Ways To Help A Teenager With Anxiety Are you a teenager with anxiety? Does your child struggle with teenage anxiety? Whether you want to self help, or learn how to better support your teen to deal with anxiety in adolescence, this article will discuss different strategies to cope with this issue! What is Anxiety? … Read more
How To Heal With Your Inner Child Work Do you know what inner child work is? Are you interested in healing and growing from your past? Do you want to learn more about how your childhood affects you? How Am I Affected by My Childhood? As each of us grows up, we are like sponges, … Read more
Dealing With BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder) Have you looked up online “BPD test”, “BPD meaning”, or “Borderline Personality Disorder”? Do you find yourself looking up signs and symptoms of BPD? Do you tell your therapist “I think I have BPD”? TW: this article discusses suicidal thoughts and self-harm topics What does BPD Mean? You may … Read more
How To Have Better Communication In A Relationship Do you struggle with communication in a relationship? Have you ever considered going to couple’s counseling for communication issues? Do you want to improve your communication skills? Healthy relationships are based on a strong foundation – one crucial part of this foundation is good communication skills. No … Read more
How To Deal With Body Dysmorphia BDD Have you heard of Body Dysmorphia (BDD)? Is there a part of your body that upsets you a lot? Do you find yourself thinking about this body part constantly during the day? Do you spend excessive time trying to hide or do surgery on a “flawed” body part? … Read more
Zihan Su, LMHC/Community Manager Specialty Areas: Depression Anxiety Complex Trauma Adjustment Disorders Body Image Self-Esteem Stress Management Adolescents Chinese International Students Asian Americans (AAPIs) Zihan received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of California, Davis with a minor in Japanese and obtained her master’s degree in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness from New … Read more
5 Ways To Increase Your LGBTQ+ Pride Mind Connections wants all our clients to see how valuable they truly are. Being who you are should always bring you pride. You are unique and special just by being you. Don’t ever waste the person you are by trying to be someone you are not. Therefore, LGBTQ+ … Read more
5 Ways To Become A Better LGBTQ+ Ally Have you ever wanted to support your LGBTQ+ loved ones more? Do you want to learn how to become a better ally to this community? If you want to learn about being an LGBTQ+ ally this Pride Month, keep reading! What is an Ally? You may be wondering … Read more