What does it mean to be mentally well? Here, we explore a wide range of factors that affect our mental wellness. Read about self-acceptance, healing, motivation, relationships, parenthood, mindfulness, and more.
What happens when we let our minds wander and they land on something distressing that doesn’t align with our beliefs or wishes? Intrusive thoughts can be upsetting. Knowing more about intrusive thoughts, however, might put you at ease the next time they happen.
Body scanning is a mindfulness technique that focuses on relieving our physical experiences of stress. When implemented as a regular targeted meditation practice, body scanning can help you improve your sleep, manage your anxiety levels, and reduce physical discomfort.
Habit stacking is an effective way of building new healthy mental health habits by leveraging already-existing routines.
Setting goals for your mental health is a common practice in therapy. These goals – about a behavior you want to change or life milestone you hope to reach – guide therapy sessions and give your therapist an idea of why you’re in therapy.
For those considering therapy, you might still have a few questions about what it’ll be like before you book your first session. Here, we’ve answered your top therapy questions to give you an idea of what therapy could be like for you and how it can benefit you in all areas of life.
This week on the blog we're excited to be sharing a written piece from Zencare therapist Jessica Garet who shares her experiences with breathwork and discusses how the practice has shaped her relationship with herself and those around her.
When it comes to finding a therapist, many queer individuals put finding a queer affirming therapist at the top of their priority list. How does someone find a queer affirming therapist and what does it even mean to be queer affirming? Read on to learn more.
Ready to build healthy habits that support your mental wellness journey? These 6 habits are a great place to start and will help you on your way to a happier and healthier you!
As we perpetually seek out happier, healthier lives, starting therapy in 2022 is a step in the right direction. It’s a way to align your life with your vision for who you want to be.
Have you ever found yourself getting overly worked up or anxious about something before it even happened? This common anxiety is known as a cognitive distortion. By identifying these distortions, we can learn to isolate and overcome cognitive distortions – using a tactic known as "reframing."
Browse 15 mental health must-reads to start your 2021 on the best foot possible.
Gratitude journals are a simple and powerful way to foster appreciation. Here's how to start your own tool, with prompts and instructions.