About 17 million adults in America have had at least one major depressive episode in a given year. For many, the idea of dealing with depression and its symptoms has become the "norm". Though it is amazing to see the destigmatization of such a common disorder we also must face the fact that depression has been steadily on the rise...[ read more ]

In following the theme of this week below is an amazing Ted talk on the power of saying "No". Learn to choose you and the rest will follow. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtPRrn5nwAo

In our first blog post, we discussed the power of saying no. It is important to set boundaries and to know what exactly those boundaries are for you. Below I have attached an article that focuses on not only how to say no but also what to be on the lookout for in those who want you to say, this...[ read more ]

  Saying yes has always been the word used to describe new opportunities, living in the now, and just being an overall happier person. But what if I told you no it's just as powerful.   For so many of us saying no is a foreign concept. This causes us to pile on plans we have no actual ability or...[ read more ]

Similar to our discussion on PTSD in the last blog post Generalized Anxiety Disorder is much more common in women then it is in men. Once again this I based on numerous different factors including social norms, but it is rooted in both environmental and biological reasons. The first infographic below highlights some of the most common symptoms associated with...[ read more ]

As seen in the previous blog post-PTSD and anxiety are both more common in women than in men. More specifically the actual diagnosis of Generalized Anxiety order or GAD is more commonly seen in women. There is numerous reason why this is but, in the end, it comes down to biological and or environmental factors. Womens' Health.gov is an amazing...[ read more ]

In honor of International Women's Day, I wanted to take this week to talk about mental disorders that disproportionally affect women. Some of these are I will bring forth in further blogs include Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Body Dysmorphia. Due to societal norms and gender norms, different disorders tend to be more prevalent in certain groups....[ read more ]

To wrap up our final blog post of this week I have found a website with many resources on Gaslighting. It ranges from what gaslighting is, spotting in relationships and even the workplace, and what to do if you find yourself in a situation where you believe you are being gaslighted. If you have not already. take some time to...[ read more ]

This week our focus is on Gaslighting. Gaslighting as defined in our first blog post of this series is defined as “a form of psychological abuse where a person or group makes someone question their sanity, perception of reality, or memories. People experiencing gaslighting often feel confused, anxious, and unable to trust themselves (medicalnewstoday.com).” The response to our first blog...[ read more ]

Gaslighting is defined as “a form of psychological abuse where a person or group makes someone question their sanity, perception of reality, or memories. People experiencing gaslighting often feel confused, anxious, and unable to trust themselves (medicalnewstoday.com).” If you feel that you are possibly getting gaslighted Dr.Stephanie A. Sarkis has shared 11 warning signs of gaslighting. The goal of this...[ read more ]