I 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...

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As a healthcare provider who has spent many years learning about the American Healthcare Industry.. I have one thing to say about health...

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There'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...

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...

My very first introduction to nurse practitioners was when I was really little. I was frequently sick (more like -- I had anxiety and my...

My little MJI, Since seeing those two pink lines, I've worried about you. I've worried about what it will be like to a little girl to...

April marks sexual assault awareness month. In psychiatry, we see a lot of sexual assault perpetrators and survivors. Survivors of child...

Today marks the closing arguments of the George Floyd trial prior to the jurors' deliberation. While I remain hopeful that we will see...

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February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month - a month dedicated to raising awareness and breaking the cycle.

Nurse practitioner Maria Kennedy talks about the mental health benefits of pets.

Child sexual abuse (CSA) is more common than spoken about. Around 1 in 9 girls and 1 in 53 boys have experienced CSA in some form.

Pregnancy can be a stressful time, and now with COVID and a new vaccine, more serious decisions need to be made when starting a family.

Over the last decade, youth suicide rates have increased across the U.S. There are many reasons that factor into this alarming trend.

Sometimes for mental health, stigma comes along with culture.

How do you tell your child that their safety is assured when people who blatantly lie and break the law walk away without repercussion?

Here's a list of gift ideas for those looking to support someone who struggles with their mental health.