Lavender Blog: Healing Starts Here

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.

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.

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.

Holly Kent, a psychiatric nurse practitioner at Lavender, shares her personal experience living with ADHD and reflects on how traits often seen as challenges can also be meaningful strengths worth embracing.

Starting therapy can come with a mix of questions and hopes. That’s why those first few sessions are so important: they’re a chance to build momentum, find your rhythm, and connect with your psych NP.

Experiencing a loss can be one of the toughest moments to go through. While there’s no right way to grieve, you can make space for it without losing yourself in the process. Learn about the five stages of grief and how to move through loss with compassion and support.