Why living life to the fullest is possible
What does happiness mean to you? It may seem like a simple question at first glance, but the truth is
Read more
Mental Health
Managing depression and learning how to ‘feel good’
After my surgery rotation, I was in a very bad place. I felt like two months of grueling work hours
Read more
Suicide prevention: Know the signs
While it may be an uncomfortable topic to discuss, approximately 800,000 people die of suicide worldwide every year, which is
Read more
Know the signs of PTSD
This week marks the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey’s landfall on the Texas coast, which left an estimated $125 billion
Read more
What is cognitive behavioral therapy?
If you’ve ever read any “self-help” books or mental health writings, you’ve probably seen the term cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
Read more
Coping with survivor’s guilt
Although it has been nearly a year since Hurricane Harvey devastated the Houston area, many people are still feeling its
Read more
My first prescription as a student doctor: Self care
I vividly recall my first preceptorship experience at a community health clinic and my second patient, Ms. H. At the
Read more
Turning anxiety into empathy
Medical school was the first time in my life that I suffered from debilitating anxiety. I was overwhelmed by the
Read more
Mental health: Speak out to break the stigma
Several months ago, I wrote a blog post about my experience with mental illness and how that part of me
Read more
Living with OCD: Perseverance, hope and my inspiration to help others
I grew up right here in Houston, enjoying the hot summers by the pool with my sister and spending my
Read more