Turning anxiety into empathy
Medical school was the first time in my life that I suffered from debilitating anxiety. I was overwhelmed by the volume of information I was
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Mental Health
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 has shaped my career trajectory
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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 days either at school or
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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 an outside source who can
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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 Drake has gotten in on
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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 time focusing. However, ADHD symptoms
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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 granted. When social or workplace
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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 assault in the workplace this
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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. I constantly have intrusive thoughts,
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What does it mean to practice mindfulness?
Our day-to-day lives are usually so busy that it can be hard to make time to focus on ourselves. However, Drs. Bengi Melton and Mark
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