Bullying: How to Deal with It
Bullying is a type of behavior that can really hurt others. If you’ve ever been bullied, it’s likely you experienced a variety of emotions, like anger, hurt, frustration, sadness, and more. Chronic bullying that occurs long-term can be really tough to deal with, so...
Racial Stress: Toxins to Our Health
How Racial Stress Manifests in Boys and Men of Color Race-related stress can weigh on anyone. Boys and men of color can be significantly affected by it. Racial stress can come from a variety of sources. It can come from economic pressure, health concerns, and even...
A Traumatic Event by Justin Martinez- Part 2
Part II: How Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Manifests Itself in Me People who identify with four or more Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are predicted to have more health problems as adults—I identify with seven. Adults like us are more likely to...
Expectations: An Essay on API Mental Health – Part 1
Cultural and Familial Expectations – The topic of mental health is rarely brought up among Asian and Pacific Islander (API) groups. There are various factors that discourage the discussion of mental health in these communities—ones that are driven by cultural...
ACEs, Trauma, and EMDR: My Journey – Part 1
People have often said that our eyes are the windows to the soul. In my case, my brown eyes were the keys to relief from the impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), anxiety, and episodic depression that, over the decades, I had become quite good at masking....BLOG HOME
