Collette’s Feel-Good Favorites
Welcome to my mental health collection – a curated list of trusted tools, thoughtful resources, and little luxuries that help me stay grounded and balanced. Think of this as my personal mental health toolkit for the mind and soul.
Commonly Held Myths About Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to shine a light on the false beliefs many people still hold when it comes to mental health. Myths and misinformation can prevent someone from seeking the care they need—or worse, convince them they don’t need help at all. So, let’s clear the air on a few of these today.
Self-Care Isn’t Selfish - It’s Survival (and Totally Necessary)
By Natalie Synder, MSN, PMHNP, FNP
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time not just for awareness but for reflection—and for taking an honest look at how we care for ourselves. Not the idealized version of self-care, but the kind that actually fits into real life. The kind that helps you stay grounded when things feel overwhelming. The kind that reminds you that your well-being isn’t optional—it’s essential.
Let’s be honest—when most people hear "self-care," they picture spa days, bubble baths, or a perfectly filtered Instagram post of someone holding a green smoothie while doing yoga in Bali. And if that’s your thing, fantastic. But for many of us, self-care looks a little more like reheating our coffee (again), hiding in the bathroom for five minutes of peace, or saying "no" to yet another social obligation.
I’m here to tell you: that counts.
A Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner: A Journey from Medicine to Mental Health
Growing up with two physician parents, I was surrounded by medicine. While my parents both loved their work, they were honest in the demands of the profession. From early on, they encouraged me to pursue nursing – a career where I could still make a meaningful impact, but with more room to balance family and life outside of work.
Beyond the Diagnosis
Welcome to the Blog from Southpointe Psychiatry & Wellness