The COVID-19 Pandemic caused a ripple effect of change. It sped up the event of telehealth meeting mental health in the form of virtual visits, and the results have been incredibly positive. The Kaiser Family Foundation says, “Telehealth has played an outsized role [in] meeting mental health … [Read more...] about Telehealth Meets Mental Health
Managing Mental Health as a New Mom
As a mother goes through pregnancy, there is usually more focus on her and the baby's physical health. However, many may forget that along with all the physical changes in a woman's body. They should also look out for any mental issues that may arise throughout pregnancy and even after the baby is … [Read more...] about Managing Mental Health as a New Mom
6 Factors That May Affect Postpartum Depression
The birth of your child is an amazing moment and a wonderful cause for celebration. Whether this is your first or tenth baby, every birth is different and affects your body, your family and your relationship in beautiful yet complex ways. Because of these changes, you may experience mood swings and … [Read more...] about 6 Factors That May Affect Postpartum Depression
Dopamine and Estrogen: A Surprising Relationship
Introduction The stereotypical idea of a person with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a young boy who cannot sit still in class or stop interrupting the teacher. Those young boys with ADHD certainly do exist, but the focus on them has taken attention away from women (or … [Read more...] about Dopamine and Estrogen: A Surprising Relationship
Executive Function: Why You Struggle to Get Your Life Together
Introduction You are not lazy, stupid, or crazy. If you've had a hard time managing your life–work, school, money, relationships, or anything else--you may have heard those accusations leveled against you, or may have read them behind your mother's disappointment or boss's negative performance … [Read more...] about Executive Function: Why You Struggle to Get Your Life Together
Pleasure Chemicals: Hacking Your Body’s Chemicals [WITH CHART]
Pleasure Chemicals Series Serotonin | Dopamine | Oxytocin | GABA | Endorphins Over the past couple of months, we’ve been running a series on pleasure chemicals. Here’s what we’ve learned! Definitions Let’s get some technical terms out of the way first. There are three different kinds of … [Read more...] about Pleasure Chemicals: Hacking Your Body’s Chemicals [WITH CHART]
5 Ways To Keep Your Mental Health at Work
Work can be a grind sometimes, even when you like what you do for a living. If you don't like your work, for any reason, going in day after day can make you feel as though you are trapped, especially when it's occupying your thoughts during off-hours. There are a lot of variables that, on any given … [Read more...] about 5 Ways To Keep Your Mental Health at Work