Social Anxiety Disorder and Body Language
“Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner” – Lao Tzu
In a society ruled by virtual interactions and rel..
A Reflection of Day and Night: Down Syndrome and Sleep
“But I’m not tired” is a common sentence heard by parents as they attempt to tuck their children into bed after a long day. As your child ..
Eating Disorders Among Athletes
Many of us who have been following the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, may have found ourselves marveling at not only the dedication and i..
Use and Abuse: Overlap in Bipolar and Substance Use Disorder
While there is a high rate of comorbidity among mental illnesses in general, there is perhaps no other combination of disorders more dange..
Taking a Bite out of Stress
It’s 2 a.m. You have an exam at 8:30 a.m. and a 10-page paper due at 12:00 p.m. As you jump back and forth between your exam notes and you..
Mental Health and the Judicial System: Why We Should Care for the Most Vulnerable
In the judicial system, the interaction between the mentally ill and established tradition in caring for them and meeting their needs is s..
BPD: Different Stigma for Different Genders
When it comes to a physical illness such as a heart attack, gender differences can be undeniably obvious. According to Harvard Medical Sch..
Depression in Graduate School
As we reach the near end of March, many senior students will be preparing for their post-graduation plans. Suitably, many individuals will..
Supporting Families and a Loved One with Schizophrenia
If a family has not dealt with schizophrenia before, it can be challenging when a member is diagnosed. A lot of people aren’t aware of wha..
Beyond Medication: You Have Options
“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” -Hippocrates
Before becoming a physician, many medical students take an oath common..