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Surviving Painful Holiday Emotions
"…it’s not whether we have emotions that determines our fate, it’s how we make use of them." -
What Does Support Mean to You?
Through the years, my definition of support has meant a shoulder to cry on, open ears and hearts to listen, and has come from family, friends, professionals and, recently, a partner. -
The Remarkable Human-Animal Bond
Animals can be a wonderful part of life. They are an underutilized mental health intervention that could benefit many more people. -
5 Ways a Top Psychiatrist Eases Her Own Stress and Anxiety
We are still very much in the pandemic, and it’s harder to see when we’re going to come out of the challenges — which can make them more difficult to cope with. -
Quitting Tobacco with A Mental Illness: What You Need to Know
"60–70% of smokers with serious mental illness say they want to quit — the same percentage as the general population." -
A Word to the Wise: Caregiver Take Care
Self-care is not particularly difficult to execute. What's hard is making self-care a priority when you need it the most. -
Specific Symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder May Predict Suicide Attempts
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a challenging and often misunderstood illness, and is associated with a high risk for attempted suicide. Reducing this risk requires more detailed understanding to improve screening and intervention. New research sought to explore the symptoms of BPD and determine which most contribute to increased risk of suicidal behavior. Using 10-year longitudinal data, researchers found that specific symptoms such as identity disturbance, frantic efforts to avoid abandonment, and feelings of emptiness were the most highly correlated with suicide attempt. The researchers note that these symptoms are often under-studied in the context of suicide, compared to symptoms such as impulsivity. To learn more, see the study in JAMA Psychiatry. -
Finding a Partner Who Accepts My Mental Illness
"I can’t change who I am or the challenges I’ve had to face. What I can do is choose who and what to accept into my life to make it an environment where I want to live and even thrive." -
Rodent Model Shows Cannabis Use During Pregnancy May Impact Offspring Cognitive and Social Function
As cannabis use rises in popularity, it is increasingly important to understand its health impacts. To create a realistic simulation of human cannabis use, researchers delivered vaporized cannabis to a population of pregnant rats using e-cigarette technology. Offspring exposed to vaporized cannabis exhibited higher degrees of emotional reactivity and social timidity as juveniles, and anxiety-like behaviors in adulthood, compared to those exposed to vehicle exhaust vapor or no vapor. While this study provides early information on prenatal exposure to cannabis, more research is needed to draw reliable conclusions about long-term health effects. To learn more, see the study in Neuropharmacology.