Adult Mental Health

It is not uncommon for friends and family to seek my input when it comes to their personal health as my degree in laboratory medicine serves me well when reviewing lab results and translating doctor’s notes. An interesting dichotomy arises when concrete, fact-based science intersects with the …

With the passing of May as Mental Health Awareness Month, it is the perfect time to appreciate the tremendous gains we’ve made in understanding, accepting, and managing mental health issues. As a society we have largely abandoned notions of conditions such as depression, anxiety, or ADHD as being …

We all know that decluttering can be overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be! There are numerous methods of decluttering your space that can help bring focus and control, reduce anxiety, and improve your mood.  One method I found to be the most helpful in organizing my spaces is from the …

Spring is the epitome of a fresh start. We often spend time decluttering our spaces as we prepare our homes for warmer weather. We tuck away the winter coats and boots, we clean windows to let in fresh air and sunlight, and we purge items we no longer need. What if we took this same mentality to …

The other day, I came home from work and was in my garage. I paused for a moment, looked around, and noticing some clutter thought to myself, “It’s time to clean this place out, again.” The garage has always been a source of annoyance for my partner and me. It gets cleaned up a bit; things get …

In recent years, there has been an increase of adult diagnosis of mental health conditions that we typically associated with children – like Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). ADHD is a mental health condition that causes difficulties with attention, hyperactivity, and impulsive …

Growing up I thought I was jaded when it came to death and loss. I experienced several deaths of loved ones at a young age. So much so that when a new family member passed, while I was sad, I had come to know the feelings all too well and moved on quickly. It wasn’t until I was in my twenties …

When “trauma-informed” is the battle cry at mental health organizations, our time together often starts with the question “How are you?” As a real answer is encouraged, the expression on people’s faces is often ambivalent. Authentic connection within our professional contexts can have its tensions, …