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The Connection Between Trauma and Body Image Struggles
You’ve tried affirmations. You’ve followed body-positive accounts. You’ve told yourself your body is good. But the discomfort lingers....

Fika Mental Health
Jul 303 min read


When Medication for Depression Helps (And When It Might Not Be Enough)
Disclaimer: The following is not medical advice. Please speak to your doctor about psychopharmaceutical support. Do not make changes to...

Fika Mental Health
Jul 283 min read


How to Move Forward Without Feeling Like You’re ‘Leaving Them Behind’
It’s one of the most confusing parts of healing: just when things start getting a little better—when you’re feeling lighter, clearer,...

Fika Mental Health
Jul 263 min read


Should We Break Up or Go to Couples Therapy? A Guide to Tough Relationship Decisions
The Question That Keeps You Up at Night You're not happy. The tension lingers. You replay arguments, wonder what changed, and ask...

Fika Mental Health
Jul 242 min read


How to Cope When Grief Feels Overwhelming
Grief doesn’t come with a manual. It’s messy, unpredictable, and sometimes so heavy it feels like it’s swallowing you whole. Whether...

Fika Mental Health
Jul 222 min read


The Link Between Money Stress & Mental Health (And How to Manage Both)
Worrying about money doesn’t just live in your bank account—it lives in your body, your thoughts, your sleep, and your relationships. And...

Fika Mental Health
Jul 202 min read


Journal Prompts for When You’re Struggling with Burnout
Burnout isn’t just about being tired. It’s the deep emotional exhaustion that comes from giving too much for too long—often without...

Fika Mental Health
Jul 183 min read


Can AI Replace Therapy? (And the Risks of Using AI for Mental Health Support)
We live in a time where a chatbot can write a resume, generate a meal plan, or even mimic a poem about heartbreak. So, it’s no surprise...

Fika Mental Health
Jul 173 min read


Why Fall is the Perfect Time to Start Therapy
There’s something about fall that makes a lot of us pause. The air shifts. The days shorten. Routines return. Even if we haven’t been in...

Fika Mental Health
Jul 152 min read


Why It’s So Hard to Unlearn Negative Body Talk
You look in the mirror and instantly hear that inner critic: "You should lose weight." "Why do you look like that?" "You’d be prettier...

Fika Mental Health
Jul 123 min read


High-Functioning Depression: What It Looks Like & How to Get Help
On the outside, you look like you have it together. You show up for work. You’re productive. You smile in social settings. People might...

Fika Mental Health
Jul 103 min read


Emotional Intimacy vs. Physical Intimacy: Why Both Matter
When we think of intimacy in relationships, most people immediately think of sex or physical closeness. But intimacy goes far beyond the...

Fika Mental Health
Jul 83 min read


How to Support Someone Who Is Grieving (Without Saying the Wrong Thing)
When someone you care about is grieving, it’s natural to want to help. But finding the right thing to say can feel like walking a...

Fika Mental Health
Jul 63 min read


Why Communication Alone Won’t Fix Your Relationship
We’ve all heard it: “Communication is key.” And while that’s true, it’s also not the whole story . Because if communication were all it...

Fika Mental Health
Jul 43 min read


What Is Sensory Rest & Why Does It Matter?
In a world that never stops buzzing, pinging, and glowing, it’s easy to forget that your senses need rest too. You may already know about...

Fika Mental Health
Jul 23 min read


Why Some People Choose AI Over Therapy (And What Attachment Theory Can Teach Us)
AI is everywhere—offering mental health support at the push of a button. Apps promise to help you regulate, reflect, even process...

Fika Mental Health
Jul 14 min read


Coping with the Holidays After Loss: A Guide to Grieving During Special Occasions
Holidays have a way of magnifying everything—joy, connection, nostalgia. But when you’re grieving, those same days can feel impossibly...

Fika Mental Health
Jun 303 min read


Why You Struggle with Conflict (And How to Get Better at It)
Conflict is a natural part of every relationship—yet so many of us avoid it like the plague. Maybe you freeze up when tension arises....

Fika Mental Health
Jun 273 min read


The Best Ways to Recharge (Based on Your Nervous System Type)
Feeling drained all the time? You might not be recharging in a way that actually works for your nervous system. We all know the...

Fika Mental Health
Jun 253 min read


Why Body Image Issues Aren’t Just About Looks
Body image isn’t just about liking how you look—it’s about how you feel in your body, how you think others see you, and how those...

Fika Mental Health
Jun 233 min read
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