“Nothing really terrible happened. I’ve never been in a war. I’ve never been assaulted. I had a good childhood. I don’t think I’ve experienced trauma. So why do I still feel depressed, anxious, irritable, and on edge?” I hear some version of this all the time. Many people come to me for help convinced that …
Rethinking Trauma: The Hidden Impact of Everyday Stress on Mental Health—and How to Heal Read More »
Men (and some women) joke all the time about women “going crazy” pre-menstrually or at other times when our hormones are fluctuating, and while I don’t particularly like the idea of describing what happens to us as “going crazy,” science shows that there is some truth to the idea: the time periods when women’s hormones …
Estrogen & Mood: Is it Depression, Bipolar Disorder, or “Just Her Hormones”? Read More »
Have you ever noticed that you’re not quite yourself when you don’t get enough rest? If you’re like me, you are probably more easily irritated or even more emotionally labile when you don’t get quality sleep. Not getting enough sleep can definitely affect your mood and mental health. The reverse is true as well; your …
Unexpected Ways Genetics & Inflammation Can Affect Your Mental Health Read More »
