Mental Health Blog
Helpful tips, tools, and updates from the Expand Psychology team.
Beyond postpartum depression: why more new mothers should consider therapy
Mothers struggling to adjust postpartum might assume that if they are not officially diagnosed with postpartum depression they would not benefit from therapy. We are here to tell you why any mother experiencing this transition has reason enough to reach out for support, and how to find it.
The nervous system knows: What genuine self-care looks like
Learn how simple, restorative practices can help your nervous system truly reset—so you can feel grounded, energized, and more like yourself.
Domestic Violence Awareness: The power of a safety plan
One of the most critical ways to bring awareness to Domestic Violence and support survivors is to understand the power of safety planning and how it can be used before, during, or after leaving an abusive situation.
Sustaining during the 2025 government shutdown
As the government shutdown disrupts daily life, learn how to strengthen your social-emotional health and stay grounded through uncertainty.
From triggered to tethered: Top five grounding techniques that everyone should know
Grounding techniques are quick, unobtrusive, and remarkably effective ways to bring us back to the moment.