Anxiety & Depression
Every day – all day
We’re often encouraged to be selfless in a selfish world. But surviving in such a world requires, at the very least, what we’ll call, selective selfishness. And to put it into motion, every day – all day – it comes down to you – first. Here’s the dope… It’s useless to pursue relief interventions if […]
The Myth of the Carefree Summer
Embracing a Meaningful Summer on Your Own Terms As the days grow longer and the temperatures rise, the idea of a carefree summer often looms large in our minds. We envision a season of relaxation, fun, and freedom from the stressors of the rest of the year. However, the reality of summer can often be […]
The Impact of Lack of Sleep Crisis on Teenage Depression
Growing concern! Lack of sleep crisis: Is one of the major challenges faced by the society these days. However, the impact sleepless nights is a crisis on teen mental health is yet under-discussed. Growing up, facing puberty, chasing future goals, and discovering their self can be strenuous on the young one. Nevertheless, this hustle and […]
What is ayahuasca? Patricia’s story
There are countless interventions for emotional and mental distress and illness. Some are evidence-based and some are, shall we say, interesting. For instance, using ayahuasca. Let’s catch Patricia’s story. Transformative experiences inevitably lead to uncomfortable, frightening places. They shift your paradigm but leave old patterns for you to address. I’ve been after longtime Chipur reader […]
Talking to Your Child About Suicide
Suicide rates in teens have been steadily on the rise over the past two decades, and data from the 2021 CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey found that approximately 22% of teens reported suicidal thoughts and 10% of teens reported doing something to try to end their life in the past 12 months. Given that many […]
Sweet research morsels to chew on
What’s the relationship between suicidal behavior and the immune system? Is there a way to distinguish between elevated mania and depression risk? What’s up with that brain map developed by Google and Harvard? In that single cubic millimeter, which is one millionth the size of the brain, are roughly 57,000 cells (neurons), about 230 millimeters […]
Gender-Affirming Physical & Mental Healthcare Should be Standard: In Conversation with 2024 ADAA Conference Keynote Alex Keuroghlian, MD, MPH
A lot can happen in 10 years. For Alex Keuroghlian, MD, MPH (any pronouns), the last decade has certainly been a busy, productive, and significant one, not just for the field of mental health but the psychiatrist’s own professional development and work in gender-affirming care for transgender and gender diverse people. The Associate Chief of […]
Opening a Private Practice | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
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How to Overcome Low Self-Esteem and Build Confidence
Our mental health and self-esteem are tied closely together. When we’re struggling with a mental health issue like anxiety or depression, it’s easy for negative self-talk to erode our sense of self-worth. This lack of confidence can make it challenging to work on improving our mental health and life overall. If we don’t think we’re […]
Hope for Christians with OCD
Christians with Intrusive Thoughts Christians with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) may be especially alarmed by intrusive thoughts that involve aggressive, sexual, or religious themes. Various teachings convey that thoughts are important and mean something. For example, Proverbs 4:23 and Matthew 12:34 speak to thoughts and behaviors as originating from the heart, and other verses imply that […]