January 2015 archive

Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders

Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders

During and after pregnancy, women can expect to experience many different emotions. Many women talk about the “glow” of pregnancy. Many others describe feeling happy one minute but worried, down, or tired the next, particularly in the first few days or weeks after giving birth. When these symptoms are mild and resolve on their own […] Read more…

The Alarming Increase in Physician Suicides

The Alarming Increase in Physician Suicides

In October 2014, Dr. Pamela Wible delivered a lecture at the 2014 American Academy of Family Physicians Assembly in Washington, DC on the increase in physician suicide. We’re thrilled that Dr. Wible is talking about this and for once, the medical community seems to be listening. Bravo Dr. Wible! But there seems to be little […] Read more…

4 Myths About Depression

Last year, we mourned the tragic death of Robin Williams. After a losing such a prominent figure to perhaps the most concerning outcome of psychiatric illness, suicide, the community is finally discussing depression. And while this discussion is most certainly a good thing, there have been some myths that have consistently presented themselves throughout the […] Read more…

don't apologize

12 Things You Don’t Need To Apologize For!

We often apologize because we worry too much about what others think of us. It’s important to apologize when it’s necessary, of course, but here are a few things you shouldn’t apologize for doing. Loving Someone Don’t apologize for loving someone. Celebrate that you can love. In fact, you don’t need to apologize for having […] Read more…