Postpartum depression can bring a whirlwind of emotions—and it’s okay if it doesn’t look picture-perfect. We’re here to share what this experience can really look like and remind you that support is always within reach.

By Diane Greenberg, DNP, PMHNP-BC
| 5 min read
Change can be exciting, overwhelming, or a bit of both—but even in the hard times, with the right perspective and a few supportive practices, you can grow through it.

By Holly Kent, MSN, PMHNP-BC
| 5 min read
When a new baby arrives, much of the attention goes to the baby or the mom, but dads can quietly struggle too. Their challenges are often unnoticed, even though they deserve just as much care.

By Jamie Sullivan, MSN, PMHNP-BC
| 4 min read
Retirement is a major life change that can bring a sense of uncertainty, but it's also a chance to rediscover purpose in new and fulfilling ways.
By The Lavender Team
| 3 min read
Job insecurity can bring stress and anxiety when you’re unsure of what’s next. But even in tough times, there are ways to take care of yourself and feel a little more at ease.
By The Lavender Team
| 3 min read
Nancy Pletcher, MSN, PMHNP-BC, shares how her journey as a parent deepened her understanding of the importance of advocacy and empathy in mental health care.

By Nancy Pletcher, MSN, PMHNP-BC
| 4 min read
Living with a chronic illness can be tough, but it’s still possible to keep your mind and spirit strong. By being kind to yourself and finding ways to adjust, you can live a life full of meaning and joy.
By The Lavender Team
| 3 min read
Discover how journaling can support your growth, creativity, and self-awareness. Learn how to make it a meaningful and adaptable tool in your daily life.
By The Lavender Team
| 3 min read
A story that highlights an expecting mother's journey as she finds out about her twin pregnancy. This journey captures the mother's experiences of joy, excitement, anxiety, and grief following loss of one twin.

By Tempestt Black, MSN, PMHNP-BC
| 3 min read
Everyone deals with grief differently. Brighid Gannon, a psychiatric nurse practitioner and Lavender co-founder, provides personal insights on how to navigate grief by emphasizing self-compassion.

By Brighid Gannon, DNP, PMHNP-BC
| 3 min read
Pritma Dhillon-Chattha addresses the challenges of practicing patience as a parent to young children and offers strategies to strengthen the parent-child relationship.

By Pritma Dhillon-Chattha, DNP, MHA, RN
| 2 min read
Working parents struggle to find a balance between their family and work life. This blog post offers insights and practical tips to help working parents navigate their personal and professional responsibilities using empathy and understanding.
By The Lavender Team
| 4 min read


