“Mental Health” Dominates as the Top Topic of 2022

The pandemic dominated conversations in 2020 and 2021. As I reflect on my top three blog posts of 2022, two of them are related to the mental health issues my mother experienced this past year. I firmly believe the pandemic triggered the decline in her health. Does that mean we are still feeling the ripple effects of COVID-19? Will it ever end? I suppose only time will tell as we look back years from now to re-trace the events that occurred during these tumultuous times.

2022’s Three Most Popular #Strella Blog Posts

#3: No One Cause or Simple Solution Exists for the Mental Health Crisis — A perfect storm of factors led to the prevalent mental health crisis of the past year. This post was a compilation of research, interviews with professionals, and personal experiences to help answer the question, “Why does this problem exist?”

#2: “Mental Health” Is All the Buzz. Why Can’t We Get Help? — This post revealed my personal journey as I navigated my mother’s mental health issues. It was the first post in a series discussing the heartbreaking reality of the current climate in health care.

#1: 5 Cringe-Worthy Phrases to Stop Saying Immediately — Every year, one post that makes the top spot surprises me. This year was no exception, as this post earned the…