Many men have a complicated relationship with their mental health. Nearly 1 in 10 men experience depression or anxiety (MHA, 2024). Yet a 2022 survey conducted by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) revealed that just 42% of male-identifying respondents were treated for any mental health issue compared to 57% of female-identifying respondents (NIMH,…
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Venture into the heart of therapy with the Wildflower blog. We delve into topics that matter, blending therapeutic expertise with genuine stories of hope and transformation. *Please note that our blogs are designed to inform only and are not intended to diagnose or treat mental health disorders.
5 Tips for Calming Your Election Anxiety
We live in an age where elections are inextricably linked to a sense of impending doom. The deep polarity of American politics, with the heightened “us vs them” mentality, has exacerbated voter anxiety around this upcoming election. In May 2024, the APA reported that 73% of Americans were particularly anxious about this election (American Adults…
How to Talk to Your Kids About Halloween Candy: An Anti-Diet Culture, Food-Neutral Approach
Halloween is one of the most exciting times of the year for kids — costumes, trick-or-treating, and the thrill of filling up their bags with candy. But for many parents, the idea of dealing with all that candy can bring up concerns about sugar, overindulgence, and how to manage it all. In a culture so…
Supporting Someone Through Miscarriage: Dos and Don’ts
Miscarriage can be an extremely emotional and even traumatic experience for someone who was expecting. I frequently hear from clients who have experienced miscarriages and often find that they feel unseen, unheard, or invalidated. Miscarriages are actually quite common—chances are you know someone, or know someone who knows someone, who has gone through one. This…
Therapist Spotlight: Gabrielle Klein, BA
Gabrielle Klein is an advanced clinical intern at Wildflower. In her clinical practice, Gabrielle draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy. Gabrielle works with adults, couples, and family structures experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues, as well as the challenges that accompany big life changes including the…
Using Anti-Diet Language to Neutralize Body Image and Foster a Positive Relationship with Food
The language we use surrounding food, bodies, and health has a profound impact on how we view ourselves and others. Words shape our perceptions, influence behaviors, and play a significant role in how we relate to our bodies. In the context of diet culture, certain words reinforce harmful ideas about body size, food choices, and…
Therapist Spotlight: Natalie Hall, MSW, LSW
Natalie is a psychotherapist at Wildflower. In her clinical practice, Natalie draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy. Natalie works with adolescents, adults, couples, and family structures experiencing stressful transitions including the life transitions, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, grief, trauma, sexual challenges and relationship issues. Natalie’s clinical interests…
Lost in Translation: A Guide to Navigating Mental Health Content on Social Media
Social media has revolutionized the way we interact and connect, enabling us to overcome barriers to education, activism, and community-building. However, it also drives hyper-consumption and can create a platform for harassment and misinformation. Recently, therapy has become a hot topic on social media. For instance, the hashtag #TherapyTok on TikTok has garnered 1.7 billion…
Therapist Spotlight: Samantha Buhai-Jacobus, MA, LPC, CAIP
Samantha is a psychotherapist at Wildflower. In her clinical practice, Samantha draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Samantha works with adolescents, adults, couples, and family structures experiencing stressful transitions, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, and relationship issues. Samantha has experience in addressing grief and loss, anger management, health anxiety,…
Understanding Infertility: A Guide for Psychotherapists
Infertility has become one of the most common reasons that women between the ages of 20 and 45 seek medical treatment in the United States. According to the CDC, 19% of women experience physiological (medical) infertility. Additionally, many more people experience social infertility (infertility caused by social relationships and circumstances). Given this significant portion of…
