COLLEGE BOUND STUDENTS AND MENTAL HEALTH
It’s that time of the year when one can sense a buzz coming from many high school seniors as they are preparing to transition to […]
Is A Scroll Really Just A Scroll?
An article for a non-profit organization on“The Impact of Social Media on Adolescent Mental Health“by Sarah Batakanwa, MS3 Let’s talk about something we probably use […]
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. […]
From La Casita to the Super Bowl: A Puerto Rican Story
I write this piece from a dual perspective that I carry with me every day: as both a Puerto Rican and an American, and as […]
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 […]
STRANGER THINGS and TRAUMA
In my work with children and adolescents, I frequently inquire about their current interests and activities capturing their attention. Over the last ten years, I […]
SEASON’S GREETINGS or “Good Grief”
Many of us grew up watching the yearly Holiday TV special, “A Charlie Brown Christmas” (Charles M. Schulz 1965) which has become a tradition, and […]
Breaking the Silence: Mental Health Challenges and Support for Athletes
In the intense world of competitive sports, athletes often receive notoriety for their strength, physical fitness, and discipline. However, beneath that facade of strength, many […]
Navigating Middle School: A Guide to Handling Challenges and Embracing Growth
Hello, my name is Sofia. As a sixth grader, I know that stepping into middle school can be a big adjustment. There are new challenges, […]
CONTINGENCY PLANS DURING TURBULENT TIMES
I remember that throughout my elementary school, during the “Cold War” years, children were told to prepare in case of a nuclear attack. We “trained” […]