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
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Mental Health
Turning anxiety into empathy
Medical school was the first time in my life that I suffered from debilitating anxiety. I was overwhelmed by the
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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
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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
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What are signs that you may need to seek therapy?
Talking about our issues and feelings with people we trust can be therapeutic, but sometimes we need extra help from
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When does gaming become unhealthy?
You may have noticed a rise in popularity of video games such as Fortnight and Clash Royale. Even music superstar
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How to cope when your partner has ADHD
When you think about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you might picture children who are overactive and have a hard
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Once a bully, always a bully? Tips to address adult bullying behavior
In an age where the world is literally at our fingertips, it’s easy to take our daily, face-to-face interactions for
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Coping with trauma from an unwanted sexual encounter
From corporate America to Hollywood, women and men across the country have shared harrowing personal stories of sexual harassment and
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My mental illness and my research
I know what is going on in my brain. I have a Ph.D. in neuroscience. I still cannot control it.
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