Situational, Not Pathological In the mental health field, we tend to pathologize and diagnose even commonly encountered challenges. Through the lens of human experience, however, we can recognize that some emotional and…
The Quantum Mechanics of Collective Duress
In the peculiar world of quantum mechanics, particles exhibit both wave-like and particle-like properties, and they can be described as having wave functions. Out of this strange world, the possibility of new…
Myths About Female Sexual Health Everyone Should Know
Taboo topics—like those about sex—are known to mingle with a lot of misconceptions. Case in point, there are a lot of myths about female sexual health and dysfunction—and that’s a problem. These…
Rejection Sensitivity: Signs, Causes, and Coping Strategies
Rejection from a friend, partner, or family member is a distressing experience. Source: Photo by Dexon Dave Silva Rejection sensitivity, a term coined by psychologist Geraldine Downey, refers to an individual’s heightened…
Helping Children with Performance Anxiety
Source: Unsplash/ Diana Polekhina Performance anxiety presents as unusually strong worry or fear around activities that involve accomplishment. It can be experienced in any number of areas that range from public speaking…
From FOMO to JOMO: The Joy of Missing Out
Many of us are trapped in a relentless pursuit of the ideal—whether it’s the perfect job, relationship, or lifestyle. This constant striving, driven in part by the fear of missing out (FOMO),…
The Real Problem of Our Civil and Electoral Strife
The national uproar over the U.S. presidential election is in full swing. On the heels of a deeply troubling debate performance, President Biden is perceived as too old in some quarters, and…
4 Things That Masquerade as Anxiety
Anxiety is likely the most common difficulty reported by clients I meet. Whether it is anxiety due to life circumstances or a health condition, the on-edge, in-your-face experience can be highly upsetting,…
Is It a Panic Attack or Anxiety?
I was 8 years old when the wrecking ball of doom came a-swinging. One minute I was riding my Huffy Sweet Thunder down the road, speed lifting my pigtails, adrenaline twisting the…
Ketamine’s Hidden Benefits to Sleep
Source: Valenty/Shutterstock Ketamine’s impact on sleep has been generally overlooked. Ketamine has been used for decades as a short-acting anesthetic. It was developed for use on the battlefield in the 1960s yet…