May is Mental Health Awareness Month: What You Need to Know

Mental Health Awareness Month is extremely important. It helps the world learn about mental health disorders and provides hope to those who are suffering. The  stigma around mental illness is unfortunately still pervasive. Stigma is deadly, making people feel ashamed for something they have no control over. Mental illness is a disease, not a choice. So many people [...]

How Binge Watching May Have Negative Effects – We Are Austin

http://theguidancegirl.com/video/binge-watching.mov Emily Roberts was recently featured on KEYE TV News Austin Binge watching, we all do it. And although watching an entire season of House of Cards may seem harmless, it actually may have some negative effects. Emily Roberts, the Guidance Girl, Psychotherapist and author of Express Yourself, joins We Are Austin to explain why. [...]

Healthy Snacks on the go: Foods That Help You Feel Your Best Fast

It can be hard to eat healthy snacks and feel good when your schedule is packed. Many of us have super-busy lifestyles which makes it hard to be mindful about the foods we eat. The stress of our daily lives can impact our energy levels and focus tremendously. Most of us have so many obligations for school, work, [...]