Perspectives That Shape Mental Health

Explore thought-provoking insights on the issues that impact communities nationwide. Yuki Ascue shares reflections informed by real-world experience in mental health leadership.

Scale your feelings, scale your challenges

10/18/2025

Ever tried rating your feelings on a scale of 1 to 10? I don’t mean...

Focus adjustment: From “me, myself, I” to… “we, ourselves, us”

10/11/2025

At 20, one evening, my friend Eri and I sat in the dark corner of...

Small Wins, Big Shifts Part 2

10/05/2025

How to turn mistakes iInto fuel – with a little humor Picture 6-year-old Yuki…with one...

Small wins, big shifts

09/28/2025

Why you need to stop downplaying your accomplishments Many of us—therapists included—carry around this sneaky...

Walk

09/21/2025

During the pandemic, I canceled my gym membership. Instead, I started walking in my...

Picture your success

09/14/2025

Thoughts are bossy. Your subconscious mind is like an eager intern. It does whatever you...

Get into your body

09/07/2025

Your thoughts are like Netflix autoplay. One finishes, and…BAM!...the next one starts. Past, future,...

Question your thoughts

08/31/2025

When was the last time you made a mistake? Yesterday? This morning? Or on the...