A Modern Mentality

Health

Does Prenatal Mental Health Matter?

Shainna Ali Ph.D., LMHC, NCC on December 9, 2020

Traditional prenatal care usually covers physical health, but mental health matters too. Here are 10 reasons that mental wellness should be part of prenatal care.

Traditional prenatal care usually covers physical health, but mental health matters too. Here are 10 reasons that mental wellness should be part of prenatal care.

Health

5 Steps to Help You Make a Mental Health Playlist

Shainna Ali Ph.D., LMHC, NCC on December 3, 2020

According to Spotify, more people are making mental health playlists than ever before. Here are five steps to curate your own.

According to Spotify, more people are making mental health playlists than ever before. Here are five steps to curate your own.

Stress

When Holiday and Pandemic Stress Collide

Shainna Ali Ph.D., LMHC, NCC on November 19, 2020

Many are grappling with the unique pressures that arise when celebrating the holidays in a global pandemic. Here are 10 tips to help you manage your wellbeing this season.

Many are grappling with the unique pressures that arise when celebrating the holidays in a global pandemic. Here are 10 tips to help you manage your wellbeing this season.

Stress

Managing Election Stress

Shainna Ali Ph.D., LMHC, NCC on October 31, 2020

Seventy-seven percent of Americans share that the election has been a significant source of stress in their lives. Here are a few tips to help you cope.

Seventy-seven percent of Americans share that the election has been a significant source of stress in their lives. Here are a few tips to help you cope.

Health

Back to School in a Pandemic: More Tips to Foster Mental Health

Shainna Ali Ph.D., LMHC, NCC on August 16, 2020

Part II: A series focused on sharing strategies to help students, parents, and teachers returning to school during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Part II: A series focused on sharing strategies to help students, parents, and teachers returning to school during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Stress

Back to School in a Pandemic: Tips to Foster Mental Health

Shainna Ali Ph.D., LMHC, NCC on August 15, 2020

PartII: Stress levels are rising as a result of going back to school in the COVID-19 pandemic. These tips can help students, parents, and teachers foster mental wellness.

PartII: Stress levels are rising as a result of going back to school in the COVID-19 pandemic. These tips can help students, parents, and teachers foster mental wellness.

Health

The Supreme Court Rules In Favor of LGBTQ+ Workplace Rights

Shainna Ali Ph.D., LMHC, NCC on June 15, 2020

The Supreme Court ruled that gender identity or sexual orientation are protected characteristics under the Civil Rights Act. Could this historic event affect LGBTQ mental health?

The Supreme Court ruled that gender identity or sexual orientation are protected characteristics under the Civil Rights Act. Could this historic event affect LGBTQ mental health?

Bias

4 Commonly Overlooked Forms of Discrimination

Shainna Ali Ph.D., LMHC, NCC on June 6, 2020

Sometimes discrimination is easy to spot, but not always. Here are 4 commonly overlooked forms that may help you to expand your view.

Sometimes discrimination is easy to spot, but not always. Here are 4 commonly overlooked forms that may help you to expand your view.

Health

Can Spotify's Daily Wellness Boost Your Mental Health?

Shainna Ali Ph.D., LMHC, NCC on April 29, 2020

Here are 3 ways this new feature could be a helpful resource for cultivating mental wellness.

Here are 3 ways this new feature could be a helpful resource for cultivating mental wellness.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Telemental Health During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Shainna Ali Ph.D., LMHC, NCC on April 7, 2020

Teletherapy can provide a great benefit to care, especially during COVID-19. Here are four key considerations to help you adjust to virtual sessions during this time.

Teletherapy can provide a great benefit to care, especially during COVID-19. Here are four key considerations to help you adjust to virtual sessions during this time.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Self-Care and Social Distancing

Shainna Ali Ph.D., LMHC, NCC on March 18, 2020

Many are noticing that usual methods of self-care may conflict with social distancing guidelines. Here are 3 questions to help you adjust.

Many are noticing that usual methods of self-care may conflict with social distancing guidelines. Here are 3 questions to help you adjust.

Stress

Coping with Coronavirus Stress

Shainna Ali Ph.D., LMHC, NCC on March 16, 2020

Have you been noticing a spike in your stress as a result of COVID-19? If so, you certainly aren’t alone. Here are four tips to help you cope with your stress during this pandemic.

Have you been noticing a spike in your stress as a result of COVID-19? If so, you certainly aren’t alone. Here are four tips to help you cope with your stress during this pandemic.

Play

Can Barbie Help to Teach Self-Care?

Shainna Ali Ph.D., LMHC, NCC on February 7, 2020

Barbie is now taking on the initiative of teaching self-care. The new wellness line is causing many to consider whether the line could actually accomplish its goal.

Barbie is now taking on the initiative of teaching self-care. The new wellness line is causing many to consider whether the line could actually accomplish its goal.

Stress

Self-Care for the Holiday Season

Shainna Ali Ph.D., LMHC, NCC on November 26, 2019

The most wonderful time of the year can also bring on the holiday blues. Here are 10 self-care strategies to protect yourself from the stress of the season.

The most wonderful time of the year can also bring on the holiday blues. Here are 10 self-care strategies to protect yourself from the stress of the season.

Media

How to Maintain Your Digital Wellness on Instagram

Shainna Ali Ph.D., LMHC, NCC on November 21, 2019

As with other social media platforms, mindless browsing on Instagram can negatively impact mental health. These 7 tips can help you to maintain your digital wellness on the 'gram.

As with other social media platforms, mindless browsing on Instagram can negatively impact mental health. These 7 tips can help you to maintain your digital wellness on the 'gram.

Health

The NBA Makes an Effort to Promote Mental Wellness

Shainna Ali Ph.D., LMHC, NCC on August 8, 2019

In recent years, many NBA players have shared their struggles with mental health. These accounts have created a call for change, and the NBA is taking steps to fill the gap.

In recent years, many NBA players have shared their struggles with mental health. These accounts have created a call for change, and the NBA is taking steps to fill the gap.

Trauma

The Cost of Caring Without Self-Care

Shainna Ali Ph.D., LMHC, NCC on June 12, 2019

Humans are hardwired to care, but what happens when caring for others exceeds our care for ourselves?

Humans are hardwired to care, but what happens when caring for others exceeds our care for ourselves?

Burnout

Five Signs of Workplace Burnout

Shainna Ali Ph.D., LMHC, NCC on May 28, 2019

The World Health Organization highlights that burnout is more than just a state of stress.

The World Health Organization highlights that burnout is more than just a state of stress.

Cognition

Thinking About Becoming a Therapist?

Shainna Ali Ph.D., LMHC, NCC on May 9, 2019

Considering therapy as a career? Here are six prompts to help you decide if becoming a therapist is the right path for you.

Considering therapy as a career? Here are six prompts to help you decide if becoming a therapist is the right path for you.

Health

Remembering Avicii: A Mental Health Tribute

Shainna Ali Ph.D., LMHC, NCC on April 20, 2019

One year ago we lost the life of music pioneer, Avicii. To honor his memory, you can learn about his mental health journey and help to spread mental health awareness.

One year ago we lost the life of music pioneer, Avicii. To honor his memory, you can learn about his mental health journey and help to spread mental health awareness.