Can communication skills be learned? Starting the Year by Improving Communication

Many people begin the year wanting to “feel better,”
but without examining how they communicate in their relationships.

Communication is a central pillar of mental health.
Unresolved tension, misunderstandings, and emotional defensiveness create chronic stress.

Real Personal Growth: Three Mental Health Questions to Start the Year

Personal growth is often confused with self-demand.
But real growth starts with self-awareness, not self-criticism.

Why January Needs Regulation, Not Pressure

January is often framed as a fresh start: new goals, new habits, new versions of ourselves.
But from a mental health perspective, this pressure can be counterproductive.

Society taught men to be strong by staying silent.
But silence comes with a psychological cost: depression, irritability, addiction, and emotional disconnection.

Supporting someone with obesity isn't about diets or advice — it’s about emotional safety.
Weight struggles are deeply connected to stress, shame, sleep, trauma, and mental health.

What Is Emotional Fatigue?

Emotional fatigue is a prolonged state of mental overload caused by stress, caretaking, excessive responsibility, or long periods of emotional suppression.

Adolescence is a stage full of emotional and identity changes. Many parents feel frustrated because their teenagers seem to shut down or answer only with one-word responses.
The challenge isn’t to force conversations, but rather to create safe spaces where dialogue can flow naturally.

Children’s emotional well-being is just as important as their physical health. However, kids often don’t have the words to explain what they feel, and instead they show it through their behavior or physical symptoms.
Identifying these signs early is key to supporting them, providing security, and preventing greater difficulties.

This exercise helps improve communication, reinforce the positive aspects of the relationship, and create a weekly space for mutual recognition.

Every May, the world comes together to recognize Mental Health Awareness Month, a powerful reminder of the importance of caring for our minds, emotions, and relationships. But there’s still a common misconception: that therapy is only for moments of crisis, diagnosis, or breakdown.