The New Masculinity: Why Emotional Intelligence is the Ultimate Strength
Discover how men are redefining strength through emotional intelligence. Learn why vulnerability is crucial, backed by research and real-world insights. Transform your understanding of masculinity today.
The Body Keeps Her Silence
The Cost of Swallowing Rage: How Suppressed Anger Impacts Women's Health – Women are taught to suppress their anger, but the body keeps score. From chronic pain to autoimmune diseases, unexpressed rage doesn't just disappear—it turns inward. It's time to stop silencing ourselves and start reclaiming anger as a force for change.
Teen Girls & Antidepressants: The Post-Pandemic Prescription Explosion
Since the pandemic, antidepressant prescriptions for teen girls have skyrocketed by 129.6%—but why? Are we addressing the root causes of distress, or just medicating the symptoms? This deep dive explores how social media, brain development, and hormonal changes play a role, and what parents can do to support teen mental health beyond prescriptions. Read more to uncover the full picture and practical solutions.
SSRIs & SNRIs: Side Effects, Anxiety Treatment, and Withdrawal Symptoms Explained
SSRIs & SNRIs: Side Effects, Anxiety Treatment, and Withdrawal Symptoms Explained | Unpacking the Science, Side Effects, and the Need for a More Honest Conversation About Anxiety and Depression Treatment
Female Anger, It’s All The Rage
Women’s anger is powerful—but for too long, it’s been silenced, dismissed, or weaponized against us. What if, instead of suppressing it, we learned to harness it? This article explores five transformative ways to reclaim your anger, amplify your voice, and turn fury into fuel for change. Because your rage isn’t the problem—it’s the spark. #FemaleAnger #ReclaimYourPower
SSRI Informed Consent? Probably Not.
When was the last time your doctor thoroughly reviewed the potential side effects of your prescribed medications? You know, those side effects they usually mumble through at lightning speed? Or discussed their plan for helping you safely discontinue the medication if needed in the future? Did anyone bother to mention there's an exit strategy for when you want to break up with your Rx?
"Deprescribing": A Word You Should Know
Two things can be true at the same time – it can both be true that SSRIs are overprescribed AND that they are a necessary tool in treating mental health diagnoses. The new administration has made antidepressants the scapegoat for a host of societal/political issues, including gun violence.
As a licensed mental health practitioner, one who has had personal experience titrating off an SSRI, and clocked thousands of clinical hours working with humans who take this class of medication, I’m alarmed.
SSRIs: Are They Helping or Hurting?
One in every 10 Americans takes an antidepressant (these are pre-COVID numbers, I would hypothesize that number drastically increases in forthcoming research due to the stressors COVID brought to us all). Of that population, 25% take them for 10 years or longer. This was never the intention of this class of drugs and ZERO studies even examine the usage effects over a similar duration of time. New 2020 research out of Harvard indicates that less than one-third of those individuals taking a single antidepressant (as opposed to multiple prescriptions) have seen a mental health professional in the past year.
UPDATE: Self-care in the era of Trump, 2024 edition
Self-care in 2024 isn’t just bubble baths and journaling—it’s about resilience in the face of political chaos. As the world feels increasingly unstable, how do we protect our mental health while staying engaged? This updated guide explores practical, meaningful ways to care for yourself without checking out. Because self-preservation and activism aren’t mutually exclusive—they’re both necessary. #SelfCare #MentalHealth #Resilience
Pregnancy: A Panic
Pregnancy is often portrayed as a time of joy, but for me, it was marked by panic and anxiety. As I navigated the overwhelming shift of becoming a mother, I faced the tough decision of resuming medication I had been advised to stop. This article dives into the complex reality of managing anxiety during pregnancy and the guilt that often comes with needing help. #Pregnancy #MentalHealth #Anxiety #SelfCare
Healthcare: Is Your Health Cared For?
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In the U.S., primary care doctors are seeing more patients than ever, leaving little time for quality care. This fragmented system harms patients, especially those with complex health concerns. The solution? Patients advocating for better communication and more time with providers. Demand better healthcare for better outcomes. #Healthcare #PatientAdvocacy #BetterCare #U.S.Healthcare
Antidepressants: Are we getting better?
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22 books all humans should read
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