Mental Health Topics

James Lavino’s first big break came by way of Winnie the Pooh. Spending his 20s in New York (circa the late 1990s), Lavino found himself composing scores for his friends’ documentary films and dipping his hand in whatever creative endeavors came his way—including editing at the literary magazine “The Paris…

You probably know someone living with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), considering more than 15 million adults have been diagnosed with the neurodevelopmental disorder that affects focus and executive function. But despite being very common, many girls and women struggle to get a diagnosis, in part because ADHD symptoms present differently in…

According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), one in five U.S. adults is living with a mental illness right now. Yet, a large portion of this group never seeks help. Why? This statistic accounts in part for those who lack access to mental health services—but this doesn’t provide…

You’re standing in the kitchen, making coffee as you scroll through your Instagram feed and reply to a quick work email. Then—ding!—a reminder about tomorrow’s dentist appointment pops up, immediately followed by a breaking news notification and two direct messages from your boss. Suddenly, the lights seem a little too…

Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion due to an excessive amount of stress. Many people might experience burnout after working long or taxing hours at a job, but it can also have other causes, like conflict with a significant other or an especially busy or chaotic…

“Take your thoughts less seriously.” I was scrolling through Instagram one day when I came across this quote from Dr. Jenny Taitz, a clinical psychologist and author of Stress Resets: How to Soothe Your Body and Mind in Minutes.  It stopped me in my feed. Her broader message was that…

Generally speaking, politics can be a challenging topic to talk about. It often causes disagreements, stress, and tension. During tumultuous times like elections or changes in office, this stress can grow to become political anxiety.  In the discussion of politics, anxiety might be provoked when you read the news, check…

Healthy relationships have the power to bring joy, connection, and improved self-esteem. However, anxiety can disrupt those feelings and take a toll, both on the person experiencing it and their partner.  By understanding the roots of anxiety and its impact on the relationship, couples can create emotional safety and develop…

If you experience anxiety, finding the right antidepressant can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming with so many options out there. Wellbutrin, also known as bupropion, is one such medication, and though it’s primarily used to treat depression, it’s also known to help with certain anxiety symptoms. Learn how Wellbutrin can…

In the early 2000s, a travel company labeled the third Monday in January as the most depressing day of the year and named it “Blue Monday.” While data hasn’t proven the day to be more depressing than any other, the name stuck. Whether or not Blue Monday is really the…

In 1969, Swiss-American Psychiatrist Elizabeth Kubler-Ross theorized that there are five universal stages of grief: denial and seclusion, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. These stages have since become a widely recognized framework for understanding how people process heartbreaking loss.  However, grief is an incredibly personal experience and these stages don’t…

When you’re managing depression or anxiety, starting a medication like Wellbutrin (medical name bupropion) can come with mixed emotions. You might feel hopeful about the potential for relief, but it’s easy to feel anxious and wonder if it will actually make a difference. It’s natural to keep tabs on how…