Financial Boundaries and Mental Health: Protecting Peace in Relationships

It often begins with a simple request. A sibling needs a loan until payday or a friend asks you to co-sign a lease. For many people the instinct is to help. Yet repeated requests and unspoken expectations can build resentment…

The Hidden Risks of Mental Health Misinformation on TikTok

Scrolling through TikTok has become part of daily life for many teens and young adults. Funny videos, quick recipes, and motivational messages pop up in seconds. But in recent years, mental health content has surged across the platform. While some…

Revenge Bedtime Procrastination: The Sleep-Anxiety Cycle in Minnesota Adults

The Sleep-Anxiety Cycle in Minnesota Adults It is 142 a.m. and youre scrolling through old Instagram reels in bed. You know you should have gone to sleep hours ago. You feel tired but not sleepy. You promised yourself tomorrow would…

The “Everything’s Fine” Mask: Hiding Stress from Loved Ones

You come home after a long day. Your mind is full of worries, deadlines, or personal struggles. Yet when your family asks how you are, you say, Everything is fine. You put on a calm face even when inside you…