Maria4 days ago4 minMeet our newest NP -- Ally!Some of you may have met Ally during visits at Paperflower. She has been with us for some of her clinical hours from the beginning of...
MariaJan 24 minRecap: 3 Lessons of 2021 as we take on 2022Let's just address it, 2021 was not a great year for many. For a better 2022, here are the 3 lessons that I came out of the last year.
MariaNov 16, 20214 minTo the mama who has had to fight for her kids Dear Mama, I've spent the last 5 years here listening to moms, dads and parents come into my appointments on the defense. Sometimes ready...
NikaiNov 11, 20213 minThe importance of understanding love languages Have you ever thought about the ways that you communicate with the people that you love? I’m not speaking specifically about verbal...
MariaSep 23, 20212 minA Sooner than Expected Maternity LeaveIf you haven't heard, I was expecting a baby October 3rd. My little peanut decided to come a little earlier, and was born on September 9,...
Jonathan FrankSep 9, 20213 minHow do I talk to my parents about my mental health?Let’s address some common questions when it comes to talking to parents about getting help.
MariaSep 4, 20214 minHow to know if you’re experiencing postpartum depression and what you can do about itThe baby blues are a very normal occurrence expected for the initial first two weeks after a person gives birth.
MariaAug 29, 20213 minHow to Prevent + Manage Bipolar Episodes without MedicationsBipolar disorder is tough to manage. Especially when you feel that you out of control of your moods, your body and sometimes your...
MariaAug 28, 20213 minFact: Psychiatric Care in Arizona Sucks.Let’s talk about how mental health care sucks in Arizona. I came from Massachusetts, and I remember moving here and wondering, “is...
MariaAug 2, 20214 minAn open letter to white people on critical race theoryDear white people of Arizona, Did you hear that good ol’ Doug Douchey banned critical race theory from being taught in Arizona public...
MariaJul 6, 20213 minMeet Our New Provider: Q&A with Jon Frank, NPJon recently took the official leap to join our team full-time! Check out this Q&A with our new provider.
MariaJun 27, 20213 minPaperflower's Top Mental Health App PicksI've done you all a solid and downloaded the top apps for mental health to give you the low down.
MariaJun 25, 20214 minThoughts on Tattoos + Mental HealthIf you didn't know better, you might think this post would be about how people who have mental illness are more likely to have tattoos. I...
MariaJun 21, 20213 minSurviving Marriage when your Spouse has ADHDI have ADHD. I am open about the fact that I take medication and it has been absolutely life-changing. For a long time, my self esteem...
MariaJun 21, 20216 minWonder what ADHD feels like? Here it is.6am. Wake up. Shit, it's late. I wanted to wake up earlier. Okay, get dressed..oh man, I forgot to wash my uniform. Does my other...
MariaJun 11, 20215 minHealth Insurance Companies Do Not Give a F about You or MeAs a healthcare provider who has spent many years learning about the American Healthcare Industry.. I have one thing to say about health...
MariaMay 24, 20215 minReasons that a diagnosis is worthless Depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, dissociative identity disorder, gender dysphoria, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder,...
MariaMay 14, 20213 minLetting Go of the Things Not Meant for YouThere's a quote I've always loved: “In the end, only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully...
MariaMay 9, 20212 minIf Mother's Day is Tough..This is the first Mother's Day I've ever been able to wake up and look forward to in a really, really long time. Sometimes, we have...
MariaMay 8, 20215 minFYI -- Nurse Practitioners are Super BadassMy very first introduction to nurse practitioners was when I was really little. I was frequently sick (more like -- I had anxiety and my...