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Is Journaling the most underrated Mental Health hack?

One of my patients at the unit used to struggle with acute anxiety and restlessness. The kind that keeps you […]

Is it just me, or does it feel like everybody is a psychologist these days?Why is every negative emotion or

Ever wondered why therapists recommend drawing or painting for depression and anxiety? Winston Churchill, the legendary British Prime Minister, the

Emotional intelligence has become quite the buzzword in recent years. It is often touted as the magic skill that, once

What is the one thing that every human being has in common? Rich or poor. Black or white. Hispanic or

When was the last time you cried? More importantly, how did this question make you feel? Crying is one of

Recently, I have been placed in charge of a psychiatric ward of roughly 50 patients, all whom have one thing

Dealing with someone who never takes accountability for their wrongdoings can be deeply frustrating. In this post, I explore why you

The world has become, for lack of a better phrase, too goal oriented. There is a toxic, hypercompetitive spirit slowly

When it comes to mental illness, the mind is kind of like a piece of string. It can be stretched