Dr. Elena Duong
Mental Health Matters
Unless you have been living under a rock, you probably have heard about why mental health is important.
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Dr. Susanna La
Jul 313 min
When We “Should" Ourselves
We are our own harshest critics. We can have many internal rules of who we should or shouldn’t be.
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Dr. Elena Duong
Apr 153 min
Mental Health & Nature
Are you living to work or working to live? It is difficult to sustain a balance between work and life.
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Dr. Elena Duong
Dec 29, 20232 min
Challenges to Authenticity
It's already difficult to be your authentic self without mental health concerns. When you have mental health concerns, it can be more...
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Dr. Susanna La
Nov 11, 20233 min
End of Daylight Saving and Start of Seasonal Depression?
You may have noticed a dip in your mood this week with the end of daylight saving. The days are shorter, the weather is colder, and the...
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Dr. Susanna La
Oct 10, 20232 min
Caring for Ourselves as We Care for Others
Today, we honor World Mental Health Day by acknowledging our health matters everyday. There is so much going on in the world right now,...
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Dr. Susanna La
Sep 30, 20233 min
Incredible Women and Burnout
Burnout is an experience that can affect anyone. Our previous blog, Do I Have Burnout?, explains some causes and how to care for burnout....
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Dr. Elena Duong
Sep 14, 20234 min
Misconceptions of Suicide
**Trigger Warning: Suicide** Please do not read if you are triggered by this topic. In honor of National Suicide Prevention Month and...
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BloomingWellnessPsychotherapyInc
Jun 21, 20232 min
Help on Your Mental Health Journey
Growing up Asian American, we get an inside look on the impact of stress/trauma on the human experience. Our cultural history has...
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BloomingWellnessPsychotherapyInc
Jun 8, 20233 min
The Need for Culturally Responsive Asian American Therapists
Given the increasing demand for mental health services, there’s a corresponding need for culturally-competent therapists, especially...
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BloomingWellnessPsychotherapyInc
May 30, 20232 min
Mental Health Symptoms in AAPI Community
Mental health symptoms can present in different ways for Asian Americans, including through the body. For example, children, who have...
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BloomingWellnessPsychotherapyInc
May 24, 20233 min
Honoring AAPI Mental Health Awareness Month
Hello! We are the founders of Blooming Wellness Psychotherapy, and this blog is dedicated to our Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI)...
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Dr. Susanna La
Mar 4, 20233 min
Break Free From Your Fatigue Cycle
Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed by tasks that seem easy to other people? Does it take you a lot of energy to get out of bed or...
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Dr. Susanna La
Dec 17, 20222 min
Coping Through The Holidays
Does your mood dip during the fall and winter months? Do you find yourself having difficulty getting out of bed and having less energy...
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Dr. Elena Duong
Dec 1, 20222 min
Struggle Speaking in Certain Settings? Maybe It is Selective Mutism...
Have you heard of selective mutism? It is not as well-known as social anxiety disorder (you can read more by clicking here). Some may...
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Dr. Elena Duong
Nov 16, 20225 min
Grief From Suicide Loss
Being left behind after a loved one suicided is difficult to describe and experience. You are forever changed… you never stop loving or...
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Dr. Susanna La
Nov 5, 20224 min
Anxiety 101
Anxiety is a normal feeling. Everyone experiences anxiety at some time in their life. We can feel anxious about different things such as...
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Dr. Elena Duong
Oct 27, 20223 min
Am I Shy or Is It Something Else?
Do you ever feel nervous around new people? Many have experienced this. Does it prevent you from talking with people? It can be helpful...
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Dr. Elena Duong
Oct 6, 20224 min
Depression… What Can I Do About It?
What do you think about depression or depressive symptoms? Maybe you think people with depression can benefit from antidepressants and/or...
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Dr. Elena Duong
Jun 15, 20223 min
Trauma
Have you wondered if you have trauma? There has been more talk in the media lately about the impact of trauma on our bodies and lives....
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