Imagine something wonderful just happened. You got the job you’d been circling for years. Or the acceptance letter arrived from your dream school. By any measure, this should be a good day.... Read more »
Years ago, I learned that understanding the brain does not protect you from mental illness. I had a Ph.D. in neuroscience and worked as a patent lawyer specializing in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.... Read more »
Awareness of perinatal and postpartum mental health issues is growing dramatically. Yet there remains no formal reproductive psychiatry certification for medical school residents. The lack of training means that only about 500... Read more »
I grew up in a part of Fresno where people did not need clinical language to understand trauma. We called it the hood, the barrio, the trap, or the block. In places... Read more »
You’ve probably heard that microplastics are everywhere. They’re in the ocean, in the air, in your food, and in your water. But here’s something that might hit closer to home. They’re also... Read more »
This Mental Health Awareness Month, new national data points to an encouraging reality: colleges across the United States are expanding mental health services at a record pace. According to recent findings, hundreds... Read more »
To combat recent body image struggles, Nancy plans to head to the gym on her way home from work. It was a stressful day and even though she has her gym clothes... Read more »
You’ve probably heard the advice: If you’re stressed, go for a walk. If you’re still stressed, go for another walk. While physical activity is often recommended to relieve stress, recent research highlights... Read more »
Do you find yourself booking a doctor’s appointment the moment you notice a small ache? Or do you do the exact opposite: avoiding the clinic for months because you are terrified of... Read more »
Do you find yourself booking a doctor’s appointment the moment you notice a small ache? Or do you do the exact opposite: avoiding the clinic for months because you are terrified of... Read more »