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Burnout: Impact on Mental Health
In today’s fast-paced world, the term “burnout” resonates with many individuals who find themselves grappling with the demands of modern life. Burnout is more than just exhaustion; it is a pervasive state that affects both physical and mental well-being. This blog post will delve deeper into the meaning of burnout, explore its symptoms and particularly […]
Winter Wellness: Mental Health Care
Winter can be a challenging time of year, marked by shorter days and a natural inclination toward decreased physical activity. However, amidst the chilly temperatures and long nights, it’s crucial to prioritize self-care, particularly when it comes to safeguarding your mental health. Nurturing your mental and emotional well-being is vital for overall wellness and the winter […]
Emotional and mental first aid: 11 immediate interventions
This business of living can generate confounding questions when you’re trying to manage emotional or mental health challenges. For instance, what do we do when chaos strikes and we go down with a serious injury? Let’s talk about it… Reach out to someone in need. Yep, when things ease up a bit, help someone stabilize […]
10 Strategies for Managing Mental Health in Autism
Every individual with autism possesses a unique, beautiful, and empowering mind, brimming with potential, creativity, and depth. However, navigating the complex world of mental health can be particularly challenging for those on the autism spectrum. Understanding and supporting their emotional well-being is not just beneficial; it’s essential for unlocking their fullest potential. Here, we delve […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ketamine: A Rising Star in Mental Health Treatment
Ketamine is not a new phenomenon, though it seems to be in the news a lot these days as if it had been recently discovered. As a medication used traditionally as an anesthetic, ketamine now shines as a potential lifeline for those battling severe depression, anxiety, and suicidality. As an anesthesiologist, I provide all types […]
Rob Woodcox: Candid Interview on Art, Queer Love, Mental Health, and ‘Honey to the Moon’
About Rob: Rob Woodcox is a fine art photographer and film director, with nearly 250,000 followers on Instagram. Rob’s passion for photography has developed into a dedication to advocacy; he has developed projects to raise consciousness and conversation around the US foster system, adoption, queer identity, body neutrality, racial equality and environmental justice. Having been […]
Perfectionism in the Legal Profession & Its Relationship to Lawyer and Law Student Mental Health: An Interview with Jordana Confino
Podcast: Play in new window | Download With a J.D. from Yale Law School, a B.A. in Psychology from Yale University, Certifications in Coaching and Applied Positive Psychology, two federal judicial clerkships, and a former Adjunct Law Professor of the Year award at Fordham, Jordana Confino understands the unique stressors and demands of the legal […]
Understand Queer, Bisexual, and Gay Men’s Mental Health
Queer men share similar mental health challenges to heterosexual men, but there are several notable differences that require consideration, reflection, and care.[1] Let’s delve into these differences, as well as some first steps, to better understand and navigate the mental health impacts of the challenges queer men face (including gay, bi, and men who have […]