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National Suicide Prevention Month

Suicide is preventable. During this month of awareness, be open to conversations with your teen, friend, loved one or anyone about their feelings and ways that they can cope when having intense feelings. It could be a wonderful time to learn for all. Need someone to talk to? Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Remember: All Life isContinue reading “National Suicide Prevention Month”

Victory over the Victim Mentality

“Powerless.” No word better describes the way a victim feels . . . and rightfully so! But that feeling can continue long after the abuse has stopped, creeping into relationships, destroying true intimacy, and leaving the victim trapped in an imaginary prison. If you once suffered from abuse but still feel helpless, you may sufferContinue reading “Victory over the Victim Mentality”

How do you get over the death of a loved one?

If you or someone you know has lost a loved one, the following tips may help you cope with the loss: Let yourself feel the pain and all the other emotions, too. … Be patient with the process. … Acknowledge your feelings, even the ones you don’t like. … Get support. … Try to maintainContinue reading “How do you get over the death of a loved one?”

Coping with Uncertainty and Loneliness during a crisis. An Interview w/Dr. Kalpana

Dr Kalpana: Thank you, Bharath, for discussing this today. It is true that uncertainty can unfold fear and anxiety, and it is very unsettling primarily because human nature demands predictability. We need some certainty to feel safe in our lives but factually speaking, there are very few things that are said in our lives. TheContinue reading “Coping with Uncertainty and Loneliness during a crisis. An Interview w/Dr. Kalpana”

Living With Grief

Coping with death is vital to your mental health. It is only natural to experience grief when a loved one dies. The best thing you can do is allow yourself to grieve. There are many ways to cope effectively with your pain. Seek out caring people. Find relatives and friends who can understand your feelings ofContinue reading “Living With Grief”

One Size Does Not Fit All…

I walk into 530 First Avenue towards the outpatient lab. I give the woman at the front desk my first name and last initial. A few minutes later, she calls my name to confirm my address, doctor’s name and what I’m there for. I sit in the waiting room filled with people of all agesContinue reading “One Size Does Not Fit All…”

The Monster Called Anxiety

When you look at me, what do you see? On the surface, as a person passing by, as an acquaintance, you see a girl with dark brown hair and golden brown eyes, a tiny little thing, not even 5 feet tall. You see my smiling face, and you hear my contagious laugh. Now let’s take another stepContinue reading “The Monster Called Anxiety”

Maintaining a Good Attitude in Hard Times By Lacey Michaels

If you think that maintaining a good attitude is part of living a happy life, you are partially right. The attitude that you reflect is important to your overall health for a number of reasons, and regardless of the hard times that may arise, maintaining a good attitude can help you make it through inContinue reading “Maintaining a Good Attitude in Hard Times By Lacey Michaels”