#ChatWithDrTerri Dr. Terri Griffith

May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth — this episode delves in signs & symptoms of mental illness as well as 7 signs of what mental wellness might look like.

We’ve all experienced ‘energy suckers’ — & developing healthy boundaries with ourselves as well as others is vital in combating its negative effects. This is somewhat of a pt. 2 of the original discussion on ‘boundaries.’ But in this episode I delve into different forms of energy suckers & practical ways of improving boundaries.

We’re living in a time of hustle, pivoting, & new beginnings; unfortunately, that comes along with comparisons and sometimes feeling like you’re just not doing enough. In this episode I present reasons why ‘showing yourself grace’ can be much more beneficial to your growth than ‘beating yourself up’ for your short-comings might.

As we are currently living through a global pandemic & historical revolution, prioritizing mental health is that more necessary. In this episode, I cover why it's so important & different ways to do so. 

No two relationships require the same things. Fostering + maintaining healthy relationships requires intention. This episode delves into 10 ways of doing so. 

It could be hard to think about own own needs during a global pandemic. Self-preservation is necessary to be able to maintain our well-being, so that we're able to help others. Increasing boundaries, setting limits, and being able to say "no" are helpful practices to implement for self-preservation. This episode discusses ways of doing so.