by Melissa DaSilva | Jan 1, 2026 | LGBTQ, Mental Health, Transgender
At East Coast Mental Wellness in Rhode Island, our mission has always been to provide compassionate, inclusive, and ethical mental health care to every person who walks through our doors. This includes transgender youth, nonbinary youth, and gender-diverse minors who...
by Melissa DaSilva | Dec 23, 2025 | Mental Health
Today is December 23rd, Festivus, the famously unconventional holiday created by a show I watched for many years as a young person, Seinfeld. It is a fictional holiday that invites people to gather around an aluminum pole and participate in the Airing of Grievances....
by Melissa DaSilva | Sep 16, 2025 | Mental Health
September marks Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, reducing stigma, and supporting those whose lives have been touched by suicide. For many, this month is deeply personal. Whether you’ve lost someone you love, struggled with...
by Melissa DaSilva | Sep 1, 2025 | Mental Health
Human Design vs. Therapy: A Growing Mental Health Concern If you enjoy reality tv as much as I do, and your recently watched Love Is Blind UK, Season 2, you will be familiar with the phrase “Trust your spleen” Patrick Justus was the participate that shared his...
by Melissa DaSilva | Feb 8, 2025 | Mental Health
For many in the LGBTQ+ and immigrant communities, the uncertainty caused by political changes can be overwhelming. The fear of policy shifts, discrimination, or threats to personal safety can take a toll on mental health. While we can’t always control what’s happening...
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