Written by Naseem Amini As summer comes to a close, back to school anxiety may become heightened for parents and students alike. Stress about new schedules, concerns regarding academic performance, and worries about social re-adjustment can rise to the surface and create tension within the family system. Having a plan for managing these upcoming worries as a team may create a sense of ease and connectedness between family members. Follow a few simple steps to create a collaborative...

Written by Naseem Amini Burnout is a concept many of us have come to know closely. It manifests when the weight of work, classes, or daily tasks becomes so overwhelming that our mind needs a break. Without management, burnout can worsen the symptoms of anxiety or depression and significantly impact our mental health. When I felt burnt out, I used to find myself resorting to compulsive, repetitive tasks such as scrolling on social media. This led me to lose hours of my day and end up feeling...