Finding Light in the Dark
Understanding and Overcoming Seasonal Depression By Sunita Punjabi, PhD As we approach the holiday season, there are a couple of things to keep in mind to chase away the holiday blues. The majority of seasonal depression can be attributed to unmet expectations and excessive meaning-making on the part of the brain. It’s […]
Menopause and Mental Health
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, and as a teenager in […]
25 Ways to Love Yourself
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. I’m a psychotherapist for […]
Cover Woman Ashley Sacriste
Trials to Triumphs By Michelle Vasquez | Photography by Suzanne Pack From the time she was a young girl, Ashley Sacriste envisioned herself wearing a white coat, leading a hospital, and making a difference in people’s lives. She dreamed of becoming a doctor and leading a medical center, believing deeply in […]
Brain Science and Female Hormones
How They Shape Mood, Cognition, and Well-Being By Sunita Punjabi, PhD Hormones are mighty chemical messengers that influence nearly every system in the body, including the brain. In women, fluctuating hormone levels—particularly estrogen and progesterone—play a critical role in cognitive function, mood regulation, and overall mental well-being. Understanding the relationship between female hormones […]