The opioid epidemic’s disproportionate effect on middle-aged women
Whether it’s death from opioid overdoses or heart attacks, there are health issues that impact women more than men. Per the CDC, about 18 women
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Mental Health
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 often complicated. “Happiness can be
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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 and relentless studying were wiped
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Suicide prevention: Know the signs
While it may be an uncomfortable topic to discuss, approximately 720,000 people die of suicide worldwide every year, which is about one person every 40
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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 financial toll in its wake.
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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) at some point. But are
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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 impact. While some haven’t been
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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 start of our conversation, to
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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: 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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