How to Survive Living With a Narcissist: Practical Strategies and Expert Insights By Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

Living with a narcissist can be exhausting, manipulative, and emotionally draining (Campbell & Miller, 2011). If you constantly feel on edge or question your reality, you’re not alone. Discover the key signs you are living with a narcissist and practical strategies to protect your mental health and set strong boundaries, and survive in a challenging relationship (Durvasula, 2015).

Read more »

Eco-Anxiety: An Emerging Mental Health Crisis By Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

Eco-anxiety—also known as climate anxiety—is defined by the American Psychological Association (APA, 2017) as “a chronic fear of environmental doom.” With climate change becoming increasingly visible through wildfires, floods, and extreme heat, adolescents and young adults report higher levels of distress compared to older populations.

Read more »

Am I a Narcissist? Signs, Traits, and What It Really Means By Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

Have you ever asked yourself, “Am I a narcissist?” If so, you’re not alone. The term narcissist has become one of the most searched mental health topics online, often used to describe toxic relationships, selfish behavior, or emotional manipulation. But here’s the truth: not everyone who has narcissistic traits is a narcissist, and self-awareness is usually the biggest sign that you are not one.

Read more »

Voices Unheard: What Children in Group Homes Want You to Know About Their Mental Health | By Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

Children and youth living in group homes face overwhelming mental health challenges that often go unnoticed. While they may appear "looked after" on paper, many are silently struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, and attachment issues. This article explores what these resilient youth want mental health professionals, caregivers, and the public to truly understand—bringing attention to a hidden mental health crisis in our care system.

Read more »

Living in a World at War: The Impact on Youth Mental Health Written by Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

In today's interconnected world, young people are increasingly exposed to the psychological effects of global conflicts, from Palestine to Ukraine and Sudan to Syria. While many are not directly in war zones, the impact of secondhand exposure through media, news, and social platforms is profound. Youth of all ages are experiencing anxiety, grief, survivor's guilt, and a growing sense of helplessness.

Read more »

“Wired Differently, Not Deficiently”: Understanding Neurodivergence and Celebrating Cognitive Diversity. By Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

What if the moments you feel most “broken” are not signs of failure, but signals of wisdom?In a culture that worships speed, productivity, and linear progress, those who move differently—who pause, freeze, spiral, or stall—are too often misdiagnosed as lazy, disordered, or dysfunctional. But what if executive dysfunction isn’t a glitch to be fixed, but a form of embodied resistance? What if your brain isn’t behind—just wired differently?

Read more »

Understanding Compassion Fatigue and Burnout. By Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

Compassion fatigue and burnout are closely related psychological conditions that commonly affect individuals in caregiving and helping professions. Compassion fatigue, also known as secondary traumatic stress, stems from prolonged exposure to others' suffering and trauma, leading to emotional depletion, decreased empathy, and a sense of helplessness. In contrast, burnout is a broader occupational phenomenon resulting from chronic workplace stress, characterized by emotional exhaustion, cynicism or depersonalization, and reduced professional efficacy. While compassion fatigue is more specific to emotionally intense care roles, burnout can affect individuals across a wide range of professions. Both conditions can impair personal well-being and professional performance, highlighting the importance of early identification, supportive work environments, and ongoing self-care strategies.

Read more »

Understanding Depression and Anxiety: A Comparative Overview. By Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

Mental health is an essential component of overall well-being, yet conditions like depression and anxiety continue to be widely misunderstood. Though they often co-occur and share some symptoms, they are distinct conditions with unique emotional, physical, and cognitive characteristics. This blog aims to provide a clear and accessible comparison between depression and anxiety, especially in relation to older adults and the unique stressors they may face.

Read more »

How to Survive Living With a Narcissist: Practical Strategies and Expert Insights By Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

Living with a narcissist can be exhausting, manipulative, and emotionally draining (Campbell & Miller, 2011). If you constantly feel on edge or question your reality, you’re not alone. Discover the key signs you are living with a narcissist and practical strategies to protect your mental health and set strong boundaries, and survive in a challenging relationship (Durvasula, 2015).

Read more »

Eco-Anxiety: An Emerging Mental Health Crisis By Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

Eco-anxiety—also known as climate anxiety—is defined by the American Psychological Association (APA, 2017) as “a chronic fear of environmental doom.” With climate change becoming increasingly visible through wildfires, floods, and extreme heat, adolescents and young adults report higher levels of distress compared to older populations.

Read more »

Am I a Narcissist? Signs, Traits, and What It Really Means By Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

Have you ever asked yourself, “Am I a narcissist?” If so, you’re not alone. The term narcissist has become one of the most searched mental health topics online, often used to describe toxic relationships, selfish behavior, or emotional manipulation. But here’s the truth: not everyone who has narcissistic traits is a narcissist, and self-awareness is usually the biggest sign that you are not one.

Read more »

Voices Unheard: What Children in Group Homes Want You to Know About Their Mental Health | By Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

Children and youth living in group homes face overwhelming mental health challenges that often go unnoticed. While they may appear "looked after" on paper, many are silently struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, and attachment issues. This article explores what these resilient youth want mental health professionals, caregivers, and the public to truly understand—bringing attention to a hidden mental health crisis in our care system.

Read more »

Living in a World at War: The Impact on Youth Mental Health Written by Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

In today's interconnected world, young people are increasingly exposed to the psychological effects of global conflicts, from Palestine to Ukraine and Sudan to Syria. While many are not directly in war zones, the impact of secondhand exposure through media, news, and social platforms is profound. Youth of all ages are experiencing anxiety, grief, survivor's guilt, and a growing sense of helplessness.

Read more »

“Wired Differently, Not Deficiently”: Understanding Neurodivergence and Celebrating Cognitive Diversity. By Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

What if the moments you feel most “broken” are not signs of failure, but signals of wisdom?In a culture that worships speed, productivity, and linear progress, those who move differently—who pause, freeze, spiral, or stall—are too often misdiagnosed as lazy, disordered, or dysfunctional. But what if executive dysfunction isn’t a glitch to be fixed, but a form of embodied resistance? What if your brain isn’t behind—just wired differently?

Read more »

Understanding Compassion Fatigue and Burnout. By Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

Compassion fatigue and burnout are closely related psychological conditions that commonly affect individuals in caregiving and helping professions. Compassion fatigue, also known as secondary traumatic stress, stems from prolonged exposure to others' suffering and trauma, leading to emotional depletion, decreased empathy, and a sense of helplessness. In contrast, burnout is a broader occupational phenomenon resulting from chronic workplace stress, characterized by emotional exhaustion, cynicism or depersonalization, and reduced professional efficacy. While compassion fatigue is more specific to emotionally intense care roles, burnout can affect individuals across a wide range of professions. Both conditions can impair personal well-being and professional performance, highlighting the importance of early identification, supportive work environments, and ongoing self-care strategies.

Read more »

Understanding Depression and Anxiety: A Comparative Overview. By Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

Mental health is an essential component of overall well-being, yet conditions like depression and anxiety continue to be widely misunderstood. Though they often co-occur and share some symptoms, they are distinct conditions with unique emotional, physical, and cognitive characteristics. This blog aims to provide a clear and accessible comparison between depression and anxiety, especially in relation to older adults and the unique stressors they may face.

Read more »

How to Survive Living With a Narcissist: Practical Strategies and Expert Insights By Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

Living with a narcissist can be exhausting, manipulative, and emotionally draining (Campbell & Miller, 2011). If you constantly feel on edge or question your reality, you’re not alone. Discover the key signs you are living with a narcissist and practical strategies to protect your mental health and set strong boundaries, and survive in a challenging relationship (Durvasula, 2015).

Read more »

Eco-Anxiety: An Emerging Mental Health Crisis By Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

Eco-anxiety—also known as climate anxiety—is defined by the American Psychological Association (APA, 2017) as “a chronic fear of environmental doom.” With climate change becoming increasingly visible through wildfires, floods, and extreme heat, adolescents and young adults report higher levels of distress compared to older populations.

Read more »

Am I a Narcissist? Signs, Traits, and What It Really Means By Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

Have you ever asked yourself, “Am I a narcissist?” If so, you’re not alone. The term narcissist has become one of the most searched mental health topics online, often used to describe toxic relationships, selfish behavior, or emotional manipulation. But here’s the truth: not everyone who has narcissistic traits is a narcissist, and self-awareness is usually the biggest sign that you are not one.

Read more »

Voices Unheard: What Children in Group Homes Want You to Know About Their Mental Health | By Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

Children and youth living in group homes face overwhelming mental health challenges that often go unnoticed. While they may appear "looked after" on paper, many are silently struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, and attachment issues. This article explores what these resilient youth want mental health professionals, caregivers, and the public to truly understand—bringing attention to a hidden mental health crisis in our care system.

Read more »

Living in a World at War: The Impact on Youth Mental Health Written by Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

In today's interconnected world, young people are increasingly exposed to the psychological effects of global conflicts, from Palestine to Ukraine and Sudan to Syria. While many are not directly in war zones, the impact of secondhand exposure through media, news, and social platforms is profound. Youth of all ages are experiencing anxiety, grief, survivor's guilt, and a growing sense of helplessness.

Read more »

“Wired Differently, Not Deficiently”: Understanding Neurodivergence and Celebrating Cognitive Diversity. By Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

What if the moments you feel most “broken” are not signs of failure, but signals of wisdom?In a culture that worships speed, productivity, and linear progress, those who move differently—who pause, freeze, spiral, or stall—are too often misdiagnosed as lazy, disordered, or dysfunctional. But what if executive dysfunction isn’t a glitch to be fixed, but a form of embodied resistance? What if your brain isn’t behind—just wired differently?

Read more »

Understanding Compassion Fatigue and Burnout. By Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

Compassion fatigue and burnout are closely related psychological conditions that commonly affect individuals in caregiving and helping professions. Compassion fatigue, also known as secondary traumatic stress, stems from prolonged exposure to others' suffering and trauma, leading to emotional depletion, decreased empathy, and a sense of helplessness. In contrast, burnout is a broader occupational phenomenon resulting from chronic workplace stress, characterized by emotional exhaustion, cynicism or depersonalization, and reduced professional efficacy. While compassion fatigue is more specific to emotionally intense care roles, burnout can affect individuals across a wide range of professions. Both conditions can impair personal well-being and professional performance, highlighting the importance of early identification, supportive work environments, and ongoing self-care strategies.

Read more »

Understanding Depression and Anxiety: A Comparative Overview. By Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

Mental health is an essential component of overall well-being, yet conditions like depression and anxiety continue to be widely misunderstood. Though they often co-occur and share some symptoms, they are distinct conditions with unique emotional, physical, and cognitive characteristics. This blog aims to provide a clear and accessible comparison between depression and anxiety, especially in relation to older adults and the unique stressors they may face.

Read more »

How to Survive Living With a Narcissist: Practical Strategies and Expert Insights By Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

Living with a narcissist can be exhausting, manipulative, and emotionally draining (Campbell & Miller, 2011). If you constantly feel on edge or question your reality, you’re not alone. Discover the key signs you are living with a narcissist and practical strategies to protect your mental health and set strong boundaries, and survive in a challenging relationship (Durvasula, 2015).

Read more »

Eco-Anxiety: An Emerging Mental Health Crisis By Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

Eco-anxiety—also known as climate anxiety—is defined by the American Psychological Association (APA, 2017) as “a chronic fear of environmental doom.” With climate change becoming increasingly visible through wildfires, floods, and extreme heat, adolescents and young adults report higher levels of distress compared to older populations.

Read more »

Am I a Narcissist? Signs, Traits, and What It Really Means By Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

Have you ever asked yourself, “Am I a narcissist?” If so, you’re not alone. The term narcissist has become one of the most searched mental health topics online, often used to describe toxic relationships, selfish behavior, or emotional manipulation. But here’s the truth: not everyone who has narcissistic traits is a narcissist, and self-awareness is usually the biggest sign that you are not one.

Read more »

Voices Unheard: What Children in Group Homes Want You to Know About Their Mental Health | By Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

Children and youth living in group homes face overwhelming mental health challenges that often go unnoticed. While they may appear "looked after" on paper, many are silently struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, and attachment issues. This article explores what these resilient youth want mental health professionals, caregivers, and the public to truly understand—bringing attention to a hidden mental health crisis in our care system.

Read more »

Living in a World at War: The Impact on Youth Mental Health Written by Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

In today's interconnected world, young people are increasingly exposed to the psychological effects of global conflicts, from Palestine to Ukraine and Sudan to Syria. While many are not directly in war zones, the impact of secondhand exposure through media, news, and social platforms is profound. Youth of all ages are experiencing anxiety, grief, survivor's guilt, and a growing sense of helplessness.

Read more »

“Wired Differently, Not Deficiently”: Understanding Neurodivergence and Celebrating Cognitive Diversity. By Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

What if the moments you feel most “broken” are not signs of failure, but signals of wisdom?In a culture that worships speed, productivity, and linear progress, those who move differently—who pause, freeze, spiral, or stall—are too often misdiagnosed as lazy, disordered, or dysfunctional. But what if executive dysfunction isn’t a glitch to be fixed, but a form of embodied resistance? What if your brain isn’t behind—just wired differently?

Read more »

Understanding Compassion Fatigue and Burnout. By Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

Compassion fatigue and burnout are closely related psychological conditions that commonly affect individuals in caregiving and helping professions. Compassion fatigue, also known as secondary traumatic stress, stems from prolonged exposure to others' suffering and trauma, leading to emotional depletion, decreased empathy, and a sense of helplessness. In contrast, burnout is a broader occupational phenomenon resulting from chronic workplace stress, characterized by emotional exhaustion, cynicism or depersonalization, and reduced professional efficacy. While compassion fatigue is more specific to emotionally intense care roles, burnout can affect individuals across a wide range of professions. Both conditions can impair personal well-being and professional performance, highlighting the importance of early identification, supportive work environments, and ongoing self-care strategies.

Read more »

Understanding Depression and Anxiety: A Comparative Overview. By Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

Mental health is an essential component of overall well-being, yet conditions like depression and anxiety continue to be widely misunderstood. Though they often co-occur and share some symptoms, they are distinct conditions with unique emotional, physical, and cognitive characteristics. This blog aims to provide a clear and accessible comparison between depression and anxiety, especially in relation to older adults and the unique stressors they may face.

Read more »

How to Survive Living With a Narcissist: Practical Strategies and Expert Insights By Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

Living with a narcissist can be exhausting, manipulative, and emotionally draining (Campbell & Miller, 2011). If you constantly feel on edge or question your reality, you’re not alone. Discover the key signs you are living with a narcissist and practical strategies to protect your mental health and set strong boundaries, and survive in a challenging relationship (Durvasula, 2015).

Read more »

Eco-Anxiety: An Emerging Mental Health Crisis By Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

Eco-anxiety—also known as climate anxiety—is defined by the American Psychological Association (APA, 2017) as “a chronic fear of environmental doom.” With climate change becoming increasingly visible through wildfires, floods, and extreme heat, adolescents and young adults report higher levels of distress compared to older populations.

Read more »

Am I a Narcissist? Signs, Traits, and What It Really Means By Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

Have you ever asked yourself, “Am I a narcissist?” If so, you’re not alone. The term narcissist has become one of the most searched mental health topics online, often used to describe toxic relationships, selfish behavior, or emotional manipulation. But here’s the truth: not everyone who has narcissistic traits is a narcissist, and self-awareness is usually the biggest sign that you are not one.

Read more »

Voices Unheard: What Children in Group Homes Want You to Know About Their Mental Health | By Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

Children and youth living in group homes face overwhelming mental health challenges that often go unnoticed. While they may appear "looked after" on paper, many are silently struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, and attachment issues. This article explores what these resilient youth want mental health professionals, caregivers, and the public to truly understand—bringing attention to a hidden mental health crisis in our care system.

Read more »

Living in a World at War: The Impact on Youth Mental Health Written by Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

In today's interconnected world, young people are increasingly exposed to the psychological effects of global conflicts, from Palestine to Ukraine and Sudan to Syria. While many are not directly in war zones, the impact of secondhand exposure through media, news, and social platforms is profound. Youth of all ages are experiencing anxiety, grief, survivor's guilt, and a growing sense of helplessness.

Read more »

“Wired Differently, Not Deficiently”: Understanding Neurodivergence and Celebrating Cognitive Diversity. By Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

What if the moments you feel most “broken” are not signs of failure, but signals of wisdom?In a culture that worships speed, productivity, and linear progress, those who move differently—who pause, freeze, spiral, or stall—are too often misdiagnosed as lazy, disordered, or dysfunctional. But what if executive dysfunction isn’t a glitch to be fixed, but a form of embodied resistance? What if your brain isn’t behind—just wired differently?

Read more »

Understanding Compassion Fatigue and Burnout. By Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

Compassion fatigue and burnout are closely related psychological conditions that commonly affect individuals in caregiving and helping professions. Compassion fatigue, also known as secondary traumatic stress, stems from prolonged exposure to others' suffering and trauma, leading to emotional depletion, decreased empathy, and a sense of helplessness. In contrast, burnout is a broader occupational phenomenon resulting from chronic workplace stress, characterized by emotional exhaustion, cynicism or depersonalization, and reduced professional efficacy. While compassion fatigue is more specific to emotionally intense care roles, burnout can affect individuals across a wide range of professions. Both conditions can impair personal well-being and professional performance, highlighting the importance of early identification, supportive work environments, and ongoing self-care strategies.

Read more »

Understanding Depression and Anxiety: A Comparative Overview. By Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

Mental health is an essential component of overall well-being, yet conditions like depression and anxiety continue to be widely misunderstood. Though they often co-occur and share some symptoms, they are distinct conditions with unique emotional, physical, and cognitive characteristics. This blog aims to provide a clear and accessible comparison between depression and anxiety, especially in relation to older adults and the unique stressors they may face.

Read more »

How to Survive Living With a Narcissist: Practical Strategies and Expert Insights By Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

Living with a narcissist can be exhausting, manipulative, and emotionally draining (Campbell & Miller, 2011). If you constantly feel on edge or question your reality, you’re not alone. Discover the key signs you are living with a narcissist and practical strategies to protect your mental health and set strong boundaries, and survive in a challenging relationship (Durvasula, 2015).

Read more »

Eco-Anxiety: An Emerging Mental Health Crisis By Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

Eco-anxiety—also known as climate anxiety—is defined by the American Psychological Association (APA, 2017) as “a chronic fear of environmental doom.” With climate change becoming increasingly visible through wildfires, floods, and extreme heat, adolescents and young adults report higher levels of distress compared to older populations.

Read more »

Am I a Narcissist? Signs, Traits, and What It Really Means By Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

Have you ever asked yourself, “Am I a narcissist?” If so, you’re not alone. The term narcissist has become one of the most searched mental health topics online, often used to describe toxic relationships, selfish behavior, or emotional manipulation. But here’s the truth: not everyone who has narcissistic traits is a narcissist, and self-awareness is usually the biggest sign that you are not one.

Read more »

Voices Unheard: What Children in Group Homes Want You to Know About Their Mental Health | By Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

Children and youth living in group homes face overwhelming mental health challenges that often go unnoticed. While they may appear "looked after" on paper, many are silently struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, and attachment issues. This article explores what these resilient youth want mental health professionals, caregivers, and the public to truly understand—bringing attention to a hidden mental health crisis in our care system.

Read more »

Living in a World at War: The Impact on Youth Mental Health Written by Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

In today's interconnected world, young people are increasingly exposed to the psychological effects of global conflicts, from Palestine to Ukraine and Sudan to Syria. While many are not directly in war zones, the impact of secondhand exposure through media, news, and social platforms is profound. Youth of all ages are experiencing anxiety, grief, survivor's guilt, and a growing sense of helplessness.

Read more »

“Wired Differently, Not Deficiently”: Understanding Neurodivergence and Celebrating Cognitive Diversity. By Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

What if the moments you feel most “broken” are not signs of failure, but signals of wisdom?In a culture that worships speed, productivity, and linear progress, those who move differently—who pause, freeze, spiral, or stall—are too often misdiagnosed as lazy, disordered, or dysfunctional. But what if executive dysfunction isn’t a glitch to be fixed, but a form of embodied resistance? What if your brain isn’t behind—just wired differently?

Read more »

Understanding Compassion Fatigue and Burnout. By Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

Compassion fatigue and burnout are closely related psychological conditions that commonly affect individuals in caregiving and helping professions. Compassion fatigue, also known as secondary traumatic stress, stems from prolonged exposure to others' suffering and trauma, leading to emotional depletion, decreased empathy, and a sense of helplessness. In contrast, burnout is a broader occupational phenomenon resulting from chronic workplace stress, characterized by emotional exhaustion, cynicism or depersonalization, and reduced professional efficacy. While compassion fatigue is more specific to emotionally intense care roles, burnout can affect individuals across a wide range of professions. Both conditions can impair personal well-being and professional performance, highlighting the importance of early identification, supportive work environments, and ongoing self-care strategies.

Read more »

Understanding Depression and Anxiety: A Comparative Overview. By Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

Mental health is an essential component of overall well-being, yet conditions like depression and anxiety continue to be widely misunderstood. Though they often co-occur and share some symptoms, they are distinct conditions with unique emotional, physical, and cognitive characteristics. This blog aims to provide a clear and accessible comparison between depression and anxiety, especially in relation to older adults and the unique stressors they may face.

Read more »

How to Survive Living With a Narcissist: Practical Strategies and Expert Insights By Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

Living with a narcissist can be exhausting, manipulative, and emotionally draining (Campbell & Miller, 2011). If you constantly feel on edge or question your reality, you’re not alone. Discover the key signs you are living with a narcissist and practical strategies to protect your mental health and set strong boundaries, and survive in a challenging relationship (Durvasula, 2015).

Read more »

Eco-Anxiety: An Emerging Mental Health Crisis By Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

Eco-anxiety—also known as climate anxiety—is defined by the American Psychological Association (APA, 2017) as “a chronic fear of environmental doom.” With climate change becoming increasingly visible through wildfires, floods, and extreme heat, adolescents and young adults report higher levels of distress compared to older populations.

Read more »

Am I a Narcissist? Signs, Traits, and What It Really Means By Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

Have you ever asked yourself, “Am I a narcissist?” If so, you’re not alone. The term narcissist has become one of the most searched mental health topics online, often used to describe toxic relationships, selfish behavior, or emotional manipulation. But here’s the truth: not everyone who has narcissistic traits is a narcissist, and self-awareness is usually the biggest sign that you are not one.

Read more »

Voices Unheard: What Children in Group Homes Want You to Know About Their Mental Health | By Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

Children and youth living in group homes face overwhelming mental health challenges that often go unnoticed. While they may appear "looked after" on paper, many are silently struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, and attachment issues. This article explores what these resilient youth want mental health professionals, caregivers, and the public to truly understand—bringing attention to a hidden mental health crisis in our care system.

Read more »

Living in a World at War: The Impact on Youth Mental Health Written by Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

In today's interconnected world, young people are increasingly exposed to the psychological effects of global conflicts, from Palestine to Ukraine and Sudan to Syria. While many are not directly in war zones, the impact of secondhand exposure through media, news, and social platforms is profound. Youth of all ages are experiencing anxiety, grief, survivor's guilt, and a growing sense of helplessness.

Read more »

“Wired Differently, Not Deficiently”: Understanding Neurodivergence and Celebrating Cognitive Diversity. By Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

What if the moments you feel most “broken” are not signs of failure, but signals of wisdom?In a culture that worships speed, productivity, and linear progress, those who move differently—who pause, freeze, spiral, or stall—are too often misdiagnosed as lazy, disordered, or dysfunctional. But what if executive dysfunction isn’t a glitch to be fixed, but a form of embodied resistance? What if your brain isn’t behind—just wired differently?

Read more »

Understanding Compassion Fatigue and Burnout. By Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

Compassion fatigue and burnout are closely related psychological conditions that commonly affect individuals in caregiving and helping professions. Compassion fatigue, also known as secondary traumatic stress, stems from prolonged exposure to others' suffering and trauma, leading to emotional depletion, decreased empathy, and a sense of helplessness. In contrast, burnout is a broader occupational phenomenon resulting from chronic workplace stress, characterized by emotional exhaustion, cynicism or depersonalization, and reduced professional efficacy. While compassion fatigue is more specific to emotionally intense care roles, burnout can affect individuals across a wide range of professions. Both conditions can impair personal well-being and professional performance, highlighting the importance of early identification, supportive work environments, and ongoing self-care strategies.

Read more »

Understanding Depression and Anxiety: A Comparative Overview. By Sobia Mansoor (RP/CCS)

Mental health is an essential component of overall well-being, yet conditions like depression and anxiety continue to be widely misunderstood. Though they often co-occur and share some symptoms, they are distinct conditions with unique emotional, physical, and cognitive characteristics. This blog aims to provide a clear and accessible comparison between depression and anxiety, especially in relation to older adults and the unique stressors they may face.

Read more »