Gray Matter Health

Hey everyone! I’m a Psychotherapist and Social Worker who has been in this field for over 20 years helping others with both personal and professional development. I’ve been offering Group Therapy for some time now as a way of providing a safe space for support, growth and change. This brand new ReVamp group is a virtual therapeutic group for those who would like to work on personal challenges and get their 2021 off to a great start!! I have personally found group therapy ...to be a great way to give and receive support, build confidence and to make meaningful connections while learning new life changing strategies. Click the link to find out more or to register. Please DM me if you have any further questions. Hope to see you in group! #revampgroup #yourmentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthstigma #mentalwellness #anxietyanddepression #blackmentalwellness #mentalhealthblogger #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthandaddiction #mentalhealthjourney #blackmentalhealth #blackmentalhealthmatters #blackmentalhealthawareness #blackmentalhealthadvocate #graymatterhealth

The New 2021 Empowerment Planner is a Mental Health and Wellness tool. This planner is unique in that it helps you to: Ensure Focus on Self Care Monitor & Boost Mood Improve Self Esteem... Challenge and Overcome Anxiety Help keep you Organized Keep Track of your Progress Set Daily Priorities Sort Thoughts and Feelings Inspire Creativity Refocus on Building a Meaningful Life! Take advantage of the Black Friday Presale!! Get 15% off when you subscribe to my email list! Check out the link in my bio! Planners will not go on sale until January so take advantage of this presale now!! #theempowermentplanner #mentalhealthmatters #depressionsupport #overcomingdepression #mentalhealthandwellness #mentalhealthandwellnessplanner #dailyplanner #dailybujo #planner2020 #planner2021 #planner #journaling #weeklyplanner #weeklybujo #journals #mentalhealthplanner #mentalhealthrecovery #monthlyplanner #mentalhealthstigma #mentalwellness #blackmentalwellness #mentalhealthblogger #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthawareness #depressionhelp #mentalhealthjourney #blackmentalhealth #blackmentalhealthmatters #blackmentalhealthadvocate #graymatterhealth

Build resilience through this mental health recovery program. We utilize both ACT therapy perspectives to challenge and inspire you as you work towards recovery, resilience and healing. Feelingtruly you again is possible! The goals of this group are: 1. To help you create a rich and meaningful life... 2. To teach you the skills to handle painful thoughts and feelings more effectively 3. To help facilitate growth, behaviour change and personal development 4. To become value driven and motivated towards achieving goals that are important to you. 5. To work towards mental health recovery 6. To help facilitate personal growth, change and development 7. To manage symptoms and introduce copingtools and strategies Groups help you to find your voice, build confidence& combat anxiety in a space that aims to be safe, invitingand non-judgemental. This group would be great for those who have anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, Trauma or just want to work on improving your mental health. This 6 week virtual program will take place online on Saturdays at 11:30am-1:00 pm. The next group begins Saturday, January 23rd 2021. Registration will open on November 23, 2020.Space is Limited! Only 5-10 people per group. #revampgroup #selfsoothing #graymatterhealth #mentalhealthandwellness #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthawarness #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthblogger #mentalhealthadvice #mentalhealthawarenes #mentalhealthcounseling #blackmentalhealth #blackmentalheathadvocate #blackmentalhealthmatters #blackmentalwellness #mentalhealthcommunity #MentalHealthAdvocacy

Can Depression Last Forever? Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) or clinical depression is a mental health condition that can range from mild to severe. In order for a diagnosis of MDD symptoms would have had to last at least two weeks. How long depression lasts however is determined by several different factors. Here are just 3: 1. Whether or not you get treatment. Untreated depression could last much longer, even a lifetime. If you are suffering please go see a health care ...professional to get assessment and help. 2. The type or combination of treatment whether it’s psychotherapy, medication or electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) could determine the length of the depression. It sometimes takes time for someone to find the treatment or combination of treatments that work best for you. And once you find the right treatment it sometimes takes time to feel it’s full effect. 3. Comorbidity: do you have multiple diagnoses at the same time? Depression as well as other disorders such as Addictions, developmental trauma or PTSD? Co-morbidity can complicate depression and even cause it to last longer. Depression does not have to last forever. In addition to the three points above, there are various social, psychological and physiological factors that could determine the length of a depressive episode. But there is help. You can get through it and go on to live a happy and fulfilling life. So don’t suffer in silence. Reach out for help. #depressionawareness #depressiondoesntlastforever #mentalwellness #blackmentalwellness #mentalhealthblogger #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthjourney #blackmentalhealth #blackmentalhealthmatters #blackmentalhealthawareness #blackmentalhealthadvocate #graymatterhealth #theempowermentplanner

The terms mental health and mental illness are often used interchangeably but they are not the same. Mental health is a state of wellbeing. We all have some state of mental health. Mental illness is when our mental health is poor or things may have gone wrong. When someone has a mental illness they are often diagnosed with a mental disorder. Mental health can also be seen as a continuum of wellness. We can be mentally healthy or mentally ill but most of us are somewher...e in between. Let’s be conscious of how we use the terms mental health and mental illness. It’s so important to take care of your mental health so that you can perhaps prevent mental illness. If you have a mental illness or want to work on your mental health join REVAMP Group Therapy -a Mental Health Recovery Program. Clink the Link in my Bio to find out More. Registration Opens TODAY and spaces are Limited!!! So book your spot now! #graymatterhealth #revampgrouptherapy #mentalhealthandwellness #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthawarness #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthblogger #mentalhealthadvice #mentalhealthawarenes #mentalhealthcounseling #blackmentalhealth #blackmentalheathadvocate #blackmentalhealthmatters #blackmentalwellness #mentalhealthcommunity #MentalHealthAdvocacy

There are so many great reasons to join group therapy: 1. Knowing you are not the alone and that others are going through similar challenges helps combat isolation and stigma. 2. Giving and receiving support is not only heart warming, but it allows you to feel like you are apart of something special by contributing positively to others’ success as they contribute to yours. 3. Build self confidence as you learn to express your voice and overcome anxious thoughts. Groups g...ive an opportunity for you to sharpen your social skills while exercising self compassion. 4. Make meaningful connections that could last a lifetime in a time of when the pandemic has caused so much social isolation. When you meet others like you who are supportive and kind, it’s natural to feel connected and build lasting friendships. 5. Learning new strategies and techniques is the name of the game! You will leave the ReVamp group with new ways of viewing your situation and new ways to tackle life successfully! The Revamp group begins Jan 23, 2021 Click the link in the bio or dm me to find out more. #yourmentalhealthmatters #revampgroup #mentalhealthstigma #mentalwellness #anxietyanddepression #bylackmentalwellness #mentalhealthblogger #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthandaddiction #mentalhealthjourney #blackmentalhealth #blackmentalhealthmatters #blackmentalhealthawareness #blackmentalhealthadvocate #graymatterhealth

Mental health affects how we think, act and feel. It impacts how we manage in our day to day life, how well we relate to others, make decisions, manage stress, and balance our emotions. It can impact our quality of sleep, nutrition, energy levels, physical health and relationships. How is your mental health? Not sure when to seek help? Sign up for a free initial consultation to see whether therapy is the best avenue for you to take at this time. Click the link in my ...bio to book your 20 Minute Free Initial Phone Consultation today. #graymatterhealth #mentalhealthandwellness #mentalhealthawareness #careerhelp #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthhelp #mentalhealththerapists #mentalhealthawarnesst #mentalhealthadvocate #psychotherapy #mentalhealthblogger #mentalhealthadvice #mentalhealthawarenes #mentalhealthcounseling #blackmentalhealth #blackmentalheathadvocate #blackmentalhealthmatters #blackmentalwellness #mentalhealthcommunity #MentalHealthAdvocacy

Talking about mental health is my passion. I am excited about this upcoming session with @simplysarahtv @sheflewthecoop from Charlotte, NC. on Wednesday November 18th talking about woman’s mental health and the impacts of Covid-19 on wellness. #graymatterhealth #graymatterhealth #mentalhealthandwellness #mentalhealthawareness #careerhelp #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalhealthsupport #parentingsupport #mentalhealthawarness #encouragement. #mentalhealthadvocate #psychotherapy #mentalhealthblogger #mentalhealthadvice #mentalhealthawarenes #mentalhealthcounseling #blackmentalhealth #blackmentalheathadvocate #blackmentalhealthmatters #blackmentalwellness #mentalhealthcommunity #MentalHealthAdvocacy

Sometimes your best is good enough. No, always your best is good enough. That’s all you can do is your best. You may need to learn more things and grow in some areas but today, you are doing the best you can with all that you’ve got. That is to be commended!! You may not be perfect, but none of us are. We make mistakes but so what? We learn, apologize, make corrections, make amends and move on. You can decide to do your best and be your best each morning you wake up. ... Today you are doing the best you can! Celebrate that! #graymatterhealth #mentalhealthandwellness #mentalhealthawareness #careerhelp #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalhealthsupport #parentingsupport #mentalhealthawarness #encouragement. #mentalhealthadvocate #psychotherapy #mentalhealthblogger #mentalhealthadvice #mentalhealthawarenes #mentalhealthcounseling #blackmentalhealth #blackmentalheathadvocate #blackmentalhealthmatters #blackmentalwellness #mentalhealthcommunity #MentalHealthAdvocacy

Not sure if you are seeing signs of mental illness in yourself or a loved one? Here are 5 indicators that you may want to pay attention to: 1. Extreme changes in mood. If you are noticing extreme over confidence, or euphoria, extreme sadness, constant rage, persistent irritability or any other extremes in mood, it may be time to pay close attention. If these mood changes are having an impact on ones ability to thrive, maintain relationships or perform activities of daily ...living, it may be time to seek some help. 2. Dramatic changes in food intake or weight. Under-eating or over eating for an extended period of time will impact weight adversely. Rapid weight loss or gain, can be a sure sign that one’s mental well-being may be at risk. 3. Social Isolation. Pay attention to the friends you no longer hear from. You may just think oh sally is just doing her thang or Johnny just wants to keep to himself but consider whether this is a norm or a change in behaviour for that individual. Even when you think it’s a norm, you may want to check in on them to ensure all is well. Social isolation could be a sign that all is actually not well. 4. Constant & Excessive Anxiety or Paranoid thoughts. We all get anxious from time to time and we are all certainly a bit more anxious with Covid seemingly lurking around every corner. If anxiety or paranoia shows up in excessive measure and in constant frequency, there is cause for concern. Or if it’s preventing you from carrying out your everyday activities of life, it may be time to seek some assistance. 5. Sleep Disturbances. If someone hasn’t slept for days, or sleeps too much, or finds it difficult to fall asleep or stay sleep, there is cause for concern. Disturbed sleep is a good indicator that things are not going as well as they could be. Both a lack of sleep and oversleeping may be signs that a mental illness is looming. If you’ve tried self help remedies and still haven’t seen signs of improvement, it’s likely time to get some help. Please note that no single one of these on their own means that you have a mental illness. For a mental health assessment DM me for more information. #graymaterhealth

I’m diligently working on the 2021 Mental Health and Wellness Planners. See my stories to vote for your preference. I will be posting the new designs in the upcoming days on my stories. I would love for you to vote on the cover design you like the most so stay tuned! Mental health and wellness has not only become my passion but it’s also my story. Its my story of triumph and resilience that I share in hopes of inspiring others as they journey towards recovery. I share thi...s story in the planner and I share the planner with you in hopes that it will be a helpful tool in your mental wellness toolbox. I’m excited to share the new and improved 2021 version with you soon! #graymatterhealth #mentalhealthandwellness #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthawarness #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthblogger #mentalhealthadvice #mentalhealthawarenes #mentalhealthcounseling #blackmentalhealth #blackmentalheathadvocate #blackmentalhealthmatters #blackmentalwellness #mentalhealthcommunity #MentalHealthAdvocacy

I created a therapeutic group a couple of years ago to provide a safe space for others to share, learn and grow. ReVamp is the latest version of this group. It’s the newest group that will provide an opportunity to virtually connect with others in a small group setting. 2020 was quite a difficult year for so many but this group can serve as your fresh start to 2021. Challenge anxiety, tackle depression, manage stress, rebuild your sense of self, confidence and improve you...r overall well-being. Join me on January 23rd for the first day of this incredible journey. #yourmentalhealthmatters #revampgroup #mentalhealthstigma #mentalwellness #anxietyanddepression #blackmentalwellness #mentalhealthblogger #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthandaddiction #mentalhealthjourney #blackmentalhealth #blackmentalhealthmatters #blackmentalhealthawareness #blackmentalhealthadvocate #graymatterhealth

If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, angry, nervous, sad or generally uncomfortable in your mind or body, you may want to adopt some self soothing strategies into your routine. Here are just 5 ways that you can begin to self soothe: 1. Imagine a gently flowing stream or imagine any imagery that brings you that sense of peaceful calm. The mind is a powerful to that you may use to bring the sense of calm to the body. 2. Practice mindfulness. Mindfulness is the art of ...experiencing the present moment. It involves paying focused attention on what your senses are experiencing in the current moment. 3. Listen to calming music. Music is a powerful tool to assist with emotional regulation. 4. Practice deep breathing. This helps to engage your parasympathetic nervous system: the system responsible for slowing down a rapid heart rate and relaxing your muscles. 5. Hug Yourself. This may seem a bit silly but self compassion is an important part of self soothing. As you hug yourself pay attention to your thoughts and ensure you are saying nice things to yourself about yourself. #selfsoothing #graymatterhealth #mentalhealthandwellness #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthawarness #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthblogger #mentalhealthadvice #mentalhealthawarenes #mentalhealthcounseling #blackmentalhealth #blackmentalheathadvocate #blackmentalhealthmatters #blackmentalwellness #mentalhealthcommunity #MentalHealthAdvocacy

REVAMP is a 6 week mental health recovery program that helps you to work on becoming the best version of you. If you would like to work on improving your mental health and well-being then the ReVamp group is here to get you started. Overcome stress, anxiety, or depression and improve self esteem, confidence and mood. Stop suffering alone. Help is here. The goals of ReVamp are: 1. To help you create a rich and meaningful life... 2. To teach you the skills to handle painful thoughts and feelings more effectively 3. To help facilitate growth, behaviour change and personal development 4. To become value driven and motivated towards achieving goals that are important to you. 5. To work towards what mental health recovery means to you 6. To help facilitate personal growth, change and development 7. To manage symptoms and introduce copingtools and strategies Take the first steps to revamp your life today! Click the link in the BIO to register or to find out more. #yourmentalhealthmatters #revampgroup #mentalhealthstigma #mentalwellness #anxietyanddepression #blackmentalwellness #mentalhealthblogger #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthandaddiction #mentalhealthjourney #blackmentalhealth #blackmentalhealthmatters #blackmentalhealthawareness #blackmentalhealthadvocate #graymatterhealth