Dia de Los Muertos: Embracing Loss with Tradition, Memory, and Connection
Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is one of the most profound expressions of remembrance and connection in Mexican culture. If...
The Convergence and Divergence of OCD and PTSD: A Complex Intersection of Trauma and Obsession
In the labyrinthine landscape of mental health, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) stand out...
Indigenous Peoples' Day: How North American Culture Impacts Indigenous Cultures In Mexico and Central America
As we recognize this day dedicated to celebrating Indigenous people and Native American cultures, it is essential to reflect on the...
How North American Culture May Be Shortening Your Life: The Hidden Costs of Diet, Stress, and Sedentary Lifestyles
Participating in a culture involves engaging in and contributing to the shared practices, beliefs, values, customs, and symbols that...
Diet and Mental Health: A Path to Well-Being on World Mental Health Day
As October 10th marks World Mental Health Day, discussions will naturally focus on improving access to mental health services and...
The Link Between Alcohol Consumption and Breast Cancer: What Recent Research Tells Us
The relationship between alcohol consumption and breast cancer has long been a subject of study, with accumulating evidence suggesting a...
Self-Psychology and Its Role in Treating Anxiety: Insights from Mexican American Adjudicated Youth
Self-psychology, pioneered by Heinz Kohut, offers a profound lens for understanding and treating anxiety by focusing on the self’s...
Existentialism in Therapy Across Cultures: A Double-Edged Sword
Existentialism, a school of thought rooted in philosophers like Jean-Paul Sartre and Viktor Frankl, offers a deeply reflective...
"Familismo and Fortitude: The Role of Culture in Shaping Economic Success for Mexican American Adolescents"
The experience of first-generation Mexican American youth navigating economic success is a complex interplay of cultural values, familial...
Understanding Suicide: Theories Behind the Final Act on this Day of Awareness and Prevention
The allure of suicide, to the outsider, may seem enigmatic—an act so final, so irrevocable, that it defies the human instinct to survive....
