Burnout—An Exhaustive Pursuit
After completing a lengthy medical and specialty training process, I suddenly felt like I had caught a second wind and was feeling enthusiastic and energetic. […]
Happy Mommy, Happy Baby
Many women across the U.S. battle depression on a daily basis. Depressive and anxiety disorders affect 7.1% and 19.1%, respectively, of the US adult populations […]
Hikikomori: The Silent Epidemic of Social Withdrawal
I recently came across the Japanese term Hikikomori, which means withdrawal and specifically refers to an extreme avoidance of social contact. This phenomenon was brought […]
Tranquility Within: Intersection of Stress, Well-being and Meditation
Understanding our body’s response to life’s stressors is crucial. Whether these stressors originate from work, home, or personal circumstances, they can leave us feeling overwhelmed, […]
Trouble Sleeping? Tips for Restful Sleep
Sleep is one of the most essential activities of life, accounting for approximately one-third of our lives. The quality and amount of sleep we get […]
Ghostbusters: Transpiration of Intergenerational Trauma
When I began my training in child psychiatry, my program had a focus on psychiatric issues of children 5 years of age and older. Shortly […]
Role of Bullying in School Shootings: Is there a Congruence or a Myth?
Since Columbine on April 20th, 1999 where two twelfth graders murdered 12 of their fellow students and a school teacher, the incidence of school shootings […]
Non-Suicidal Self Injury: A silent cry for help
Self-harm behavior, or non-suicidal self-injury, is a complex and often misunderstood behavior referred to as deliberate injury to one’s body without an intent to die. […]
BACK TO SCHOOL, BACK TO THE FUTURE
During my adolescence, I was sent to a boarding school abroad. I remember being flooded by all sort of emotions, including fear and excitement, during […]
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I hope this article will illuminate that different emotional and mental well-being states look different for everyone. I also hope that everyone can take time […]