Reading Time: 4 MinutesWhat is Relapsing? Relapse: it’s a complicated and sometimes endless cycle. You commit to change by entering into recovery, you go through detoxification and withdrawal, and you complete all the steps in your treatment program, then one day, something goes awry. Relapse: it’s a complicated and sometimes endless cycle. You commit to change by entering […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesNational Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAwareness Week) is an annual campaign to educate the public about the realities of eating disorders and to provide hope, support, and visibility to individuals and families affected by eating disorders. NEDAwareness Week 2022 will take place during the week of February 21 – February 27, 2022. Studies suggest that […]
Reading Time: 2 MinutesThe relationship between stress and loneliness Loneliness can lead to long-term “fight-or-flight” stress signaling, which negatively affects immune system functioning. Individuals who feel lonely have less immunity and more inflammation than those individuals who do not feel alone. It is important to note that being alone and feeling lonely are two different things. Being “alone” […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesRecognizing Potential Triggers and Setting Boundaries Before the Family Feast November kicks off in full swing into the holiday season. However you choose to celebrate it, the holiday season is supposed to be a joyous time of year aimed to bring friends, family, and neighbors together. However, with all the excitement and joy, there are […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesAnxiety is a normal healthy emotion that protects you from danger; however, when anxiety occurs every day in non-threatening scenarios, it can wreak havoc on your life. If you have an anxiety disorder, you may excessively worry over the slightest triggers, fear venturing into crowded places, or avoid social situations out of fear something terrible […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesA soldier is often thought of as a brave, courageous, and strong individual. The truth is that a soldier is also human and can suffer from various mental health issues such as PTSD. Active-duty military members and veterans often face challenges when readjusting to civilian life. For some, this can lead to drug or alcohol […]
Reading Time: 3 MinutesNational Bullying Month: The Effects of Bullying on Mental Health “Bullying results from an unequal power dynamic – the strong attacking the weak”. -Maria Konnikova “In the past decade, headlines reporting the tragic stories of a young person’s suicide death linked in some way to bullying (physical, verbal, or online) have become regrettably common. There […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesEvery October is devoted to bringing awareness to Intimate Partner and Domestic Violence (IPDVAM). The intention is to empower our community to work towards ending gender-based violence. We all deserve to be respected, treated with dignity, and have a life free of violence. This year’s campaign theme, #Every1KnowsSome1, highlights how common domestic violence is and […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesDear Doctors, October is LGBTQ History Month, a time dedicated to acknowledging, supporting, and celebrating leaders within the LGBTQ community. It is time to step up for the LGBTQ community. It is time to be inclusive with our LGBTQ community, meaning that even if we disagree with their life choice, as doctors, it is not […]
Reading Time: 5 Minutes“October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer. This year we RISE to ensure every woman has access to the screenings she needs and the support she deserves. When we RISE, we Rally in Screening Everyone.” Screening guidelines according to the U.S. Preventative Task Force […]
