There are far more people dating someone with depression than you might think. With this mental illness affecting approximately 3.8% of the entire population (that’s 280 million people), you’re likely to meet someone who suffers from depression when you’re dating. The National Institute of Mental Health defines depression as “a mood disorder that can affect…
Many of us frequently experience that worried sensation in our bodies. This sensation might range from severe alarm bells wailing five times as loud to an unknown fear quietly percolating in the back of our minds. When this occurs, people may retreat socially, turn to drugs or alcohol, or become engrossed in theatre to block…
“The beginning is the most important part of the work.” —Plato It’s hard as a parent to know when your child “should” be hitting those specific milestones and comparing yourself and your kid to others (guilty!). But instead of stressing about where on the chart your smart, beautiful, kind child might be at, lean into…
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As a psychiatrist and empath, I know the challenges sensitive people have to be compassionate, empowered empaths without shouldering the suffering of others or trying to “fix” them. All people deserve the dignity of their own paths. Empaths are blessed with open, loving hearts. We care deeply about others and the world. Many of us…
The metaverse. The promise of the metaverse suggests we’ll soon (within a decade) incorporate augmented reality/virtual reality and holograms into our communications arsenal. This is argued to keep things personalized, so we don’t lose those vital human connections. We’ll simply experience those connections in different ways. Organizations that are resistant to change may struggle the…
