By Michelli Ramon | Photography by Sara Blanco The holidays carry a complicated weight. For generations, women have carried the emotional labor of the season. Bake the cookies. Hang the lights. Smile for photos. Send the cards. Wrap the gifts. Make spirits bright. Our calendars and culture demand ...
Emotional Health and the Holidays By Charlotte Brandvig, LCSW-S The approaching holiday season can bring about a whirlwind of emotions, from excitement, joy, and anticipation to anxiety, stress, loneliness, or sadness. Between our regular responsibilities, family gatherings, financial stressors, travels, and expectations we place on ...
Lifting the Mask on Menopause and Mental Health By M. Jeanette Quiroga, MD They called it “the change of life.” My mother and her sisters whispered about it while fanning themselves with dish towels and magazines. They joked about the hot flashes, the forgetfulness, and the exhaustion, ...
By Michelli Ramon I love a good list. Lists are a bridge over rough water; a way to make the often complex machinations of life a tiny bit simpler. So much to do, so little time in the day, even simple things start to weigh heavily on our hearts. ...
By Sunita Punjabi, PhD Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), often referred to as “seasonal depression,” is a type of major depressive disorder with a seasonal pattern, most commonly occurring in the fall and winter months. According to recent peer-reviewed studies (Roecklein & Rohan, 2023; Melrose, 2024), SAD is strongly ...
