If you can’t find a readily available solution to a problem you’re currently facing, you may just have to develop that solution yourself.

A healthy practice we often advocate at Tala Thrive is a regular practice of gratitude - whether it’s keeping a daily journal, writing things you’re grateful for, or taking quality time off for proper self- and mental health care. Regardless of religion, the virtue of giving thanks for provision and abundance is one act that connects us across cultures.

I recently met with a male doctor to discuss a medical procedure.

This October, we’re celebrating Black History Month (BHM).

Chances are you’ve also felt the shock of learning someone you considered “strong” and “unflappable” succumbed to suicide. From friends and colleagues in my personal networks to high profile public figures I’d long admired, the feeling of utter dismay intensifies when I find out the person comes from a culture or religious belief that views suicide as an “unforgivable sin”.

We made this our tagline at Tala Thrive because that phrase comes with cultural significance. Though we’re all uniquely different and diverse, and while medical professionals strive to provide the same level of service to everyone, culturally competent mental health care cannot be underestimated.

Culturally competent mental health care is our priority both internally within our team and externally for our various communities. Taking care of our mental health through therapy and coaching should be as seamless as partaking in other wellness activities such as regular exercise, hair appointments, and hobbies.

Let’s face it. No matter how much you try to walk in other people’s shoes in a show of solidarity, their experiences are so unique that all you can really do is listen to their stories and offer your support any way you can.

In the UK, there’s a particularly disturbing stereotype within the health system that specifically marginalises and, ultimately, harms South Asian women.

June is Men’s Health Month and every year, it’s observed to encourage men and boys to proactively take care of their health. For us at Tala Thrive, mental health is part of that holistic equation.

This was a question I recently posed to a dear friend who has been dealing with a lot of her emotions publicly. She had been getting sucked into fruitless debates online and expending energy trying to educate people who plan on remaining gleefully ignorant.

You’ve probably seen posts popping up all around social media celebrating “Earth Month” and urging us to celebrate our planet, reevaluate our relationship with it, and take sustainable actions towards protecting it.

As we celebrate the incredible achievements, historical importance, and modern tenacity of what it means to be a woman navigating this world, I want to take a moment to reflect on the word “resilience”.

I was once traveling in Croatia with a photography student of mine and I wanted to treat her to a spa day.

At the beginning of each year, we often create long lists of resolutions with good intentions, but they can actually cause undue mental stress. I looked for an alternate solution which would allow me to accomplish all those wonderful things I set out to do in a mentally, emotionally, and physically sustainable way for me.