About the Author

About the author

Emily Mendez, M.S. Ed.S

Emily Mendez, M.S. Ed.S

Psychotherapist & Mental Health Author

Emily Mendez, M.S., Ed.S is a former therapist and a widely-published mental health author. Emily has been featured in Healthline, Yahoo, Verywell Mind, and other national publications. 

Emily has a MsED in Counseling from Indiana University (IU) in Bloomington and an ED.S. in Mental Health Counseling, also from IU. As a former psychotherapist, Emily is dedicated to helping people understand how to care for their mental health. When she is not writing, Emily spends most of her time doing yoga, playing pickleball, dancing, and traveling.


Emily Mendez, M.S. Ed.S

Psychotherapist & Mental Health Author

Emily Mendez, M.S., Ed.S is a former therapist and a widely-published mental health author. Emily has been featured in Healthline, Yahoo, Verywell Mind, and other national publications. 

Emily has a MsED in Counseling from Indiana University (IU) in Bloomington and an ED.S. in Mental Health Counseling, also from IU. As a former psychotherapist, Emily is dedicated to helping people understand how to care for their mental health. When she is not writing, Emily spends most of her time doing yoga, playing pickleball, dancing, and traveling.


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If you or your child is experiencing a mental health emergency or crisis, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room immediately.

For immediate support, you can also contact:


National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 or 1-800-273-8255

Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

Copyright © 2024 Emora Health


If you or your child is experiencing a mental health emergency or crisis, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room immediately.

For immediate support, you can also contact:


National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 or

1-800-273-8255


Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

Copyright © 2024 Emora Health

If you or your child is experiencing a mental health emergency or crisis, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room immediately.

For immediate support, you can also contact:


National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 or 1-800-273-8255

Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

About the author