By enakshi ganguly In Texas, we are finally feeling the onset of this bitter winter ahead of us. For some people of color, winter is a sad, sad, sad season, not only because of the drop in temperature, but also because of the gradual lack of sun light. Quite literally, it makes us feel SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder), so we …
Social & Holiday Depression for Queer People of Color
By Tarik Daniels For some people, the holidays are a time when we are the happiest. People’s energies are uplifting, people are joyous and thankful. Spirits are running high and it’s usually a time for love, family, and friendships. Most of these feelings and actions are organic because they are usually taught behaviors through traditions and societal norms. Who wouldn’t …
10 Resources for When Therapy Isn’t an Option
By Jae Lin Therapy can be beneficial for many people, especially those currently experiencing mental health struggles impacting their everyday lives. However, there are many barriers to accessing traditional therapies, especially for queer people of color, including stigma, discrimination, healthcare insurance access, a lack of job flexibility for scheduling appointments, and the often high financial costs. Because of these institutional …
