Anxiety & Depression
Finding Community in a Psychiatric Ward
About Sanat: Sanat is an Analytics Consultant and mental health writer who lives in Toronto, Canada. He’s been dealing with bipolar II disorder since he was a teenager, and it has had a significant impact on him. He finds purpose in writing and talking about mental illness at theworstofme.com and on Instagram @_theworstofme_, where he […]
Don’t Wait 17 Years: Get Help for OCD
Folks with OCD see 14-17 years, on average, between OCD symptoms appearing and getting a correct diagnosis. Here are four steps as a guide to better outcomes. Step 1 – “My room is messy. Could this still be OCD?” You may have chuckled over the rack of “Obsessive Christmas Disorder (OCD)” sweatshirts on sale […]
Four Ways to Practice and Improve Your Self-Acceptance
Do you constantly beat yourself up when you struggle to attain something you desire? Do you find it difficult or uncomfortable to be alone with your thoughts? Is it hard for you to make decisions because you are too worried about making mistakes and how you will feel about yourself afterwards? If you answered “yes” […]
Tackling Shy Bladder Syndrome: Understanding and Managing Paruresis
Understanding Paruresis Does the thought of using a public restroom fill you with dread? Shy bladder syndrome, or paruresis, is more than a minor inconvenience; it represents a significant performance anxiety disorder affecting countless individuals. An estimated two to seven percent of the population may navigate this challenge, experiencing a spectrum of anxiety levels that […]
10 Quick Self-Care Tips for New Lawyers
This guest blog is written by attorney Joe Milowic, Director of Well-Being and Of Counsel at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP in New York City. Most of Joe’s advice applies not only to young associates but any lawyer who cares about living a mentally and physically well- balanced life. Joe is also a Founder […]
Navigating PTSD as a First Responder
About Cory: I have been a firefighter/ Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in the Rochester, NY area for over 10 years. I am a fifth generation firefighter and am currently on the job in Greece, NY. I am also the President of a professional firefighter motorcycle club, Axemen M/C New York Chapter 5. Our organization is a […]
Helping Children Face Their Worries and Fears: Tips from Two Psychologists
As parents we don’t like or want to see our children struggling. But worries, fears and anxieties are a natural part of life, and we have to understand that children go through these processes just like adults do. But as parents and caregivers, we should also be in tune with the degree, severity, frequency, and […]
One Wife’s Story of Her Husband’s Struggles with Depression in Law School
“True Stories” is a series of guest blogs I am running on mental health in the legal profession. In this article, we explore the affect depression has on loved ones and their struggles to help. Katie has been married to her law student husband for almost four years. She has grown into a more […]
Dr. Deb: Self-Injury Awareness
Before finding emotional health, they struggled with self-injury. Self-Injury is a deliberate, non-suicidal behavior that inflicts physical harm on one’s body to relieve emotional distress. Self-injury has a paradoxical effect in that the pain self-inflicted actually sets off an endorphin rush, relieving the self-harmer from deep distress. It’s important to note that self-injury does not […]
12 Most Common Men’s Mental Health Challenges
Though men and women face similar mental health challenges, men are less likely to connect with a professional.[2] Despite evolving expectations, unhealthy traditional masculine norms emphasizing dominance, strength, and stoicism still impact men’s lives. Phrases like “man up”, “toughen up”, “suck it up”, and “be strong” have been ingrained since childhood, limiting men’s experience and […]