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A holiday with food at the center can be incredibly daunting for anyone managing body image issues. Those struggling with or recovering from an eating disorder can find themselves triggered, or unable to focus on the holiday celebration. They’re too busy in survival mode to enjoy the chance to gather with loved ones.

All About Therapy | Advice from a Therapist Confused about how to access mental health care? Learn more about how to find a plan that covers out-of-network therapy! Have you been putting off therapy because you're struggling to find someone in-network? Or you do have...

Exercises are used in somatic therapy to help strengthen your awareness of the mind-body connection and to express emotions that are causing you distress. Incorporating the body into your work in therapy can help you develop awareness of both your mental and physical experiences with anxiety or other disorders.

When a friend comes to you with suicidal thoughts, it can be scary. You're grateful they came to you, and of course you want to help. But you're not a trained mental health professional. Maybe you're afraid of saying the wrong thing and making the problem worse. Maybe...

Community is one of Stella Nova’s core values. Here’s why we’re supporting Lyon-Martin Community Health as our Month of Giving program evolves into a year-round effort.

We all experience grief many times throughout our lives, but we often have difficulty recognizing grief for what it is. San Francisco therapist Dr. Maya Borgueta discusses four types of grief that we don't talk about enough.  August 30 is National Grief Awareness Day,...

There’s no “right” way to be in a relationship. You’re not alone if you’ve noticed that non-monogamy and open relationships seem to be more popular lately. Open relationships are closer to the mainstream today than they have been in the past, and many folks are...

Ableism and stigma around disability undermine the mental health of people living with physical and mental disabilities alike. Learn more about how disabled people’s mental health is impacted by ableism in day-to-day life.

Los Angeles is one of the most fun cities in the world to celebrate Pride. There’s something for everyone! Read more to learn about events this month beyond parades and the party scene.