Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop in people who have experienced a shocking or dangerous event. There has been a lot of study into why some people develop PTSD and others do not. In addition, PTSD can present very differently amongst sufferers. Because...
Hot flashes, mood swings, and lack of energy can be harbingers for women that menopause is near. The depletion of estrogen can also predispose a woman to osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. Hormonal replacement therapy (HRT) has been found to be...
Although the full spectrum of COVID-19 sequelae will take some time to ascertain, a recent retrospective cohort found higher incidences of neurological and psychiatric diagnoses in patients with COVID-19 than in control patients. Even higher incidences of these...
Science is now showing the clear benefit of music on mental health. As little as 15 minutes per day of “arts engagement” improved people’s overall well-being, and several studies show it can be linked to lower levels of anxiety and depression. You know the feeling....
A large, randomized-control study out of New Zealand demonstrated that supplementation with a specific probiotic strain in the post-partum period was associated with significantly lower depression and anxiety scores in mothers. While more research is needed to...
Sandra Kushnir is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Los Angeles, CA. She is the founder of Meridian Counseling and Unify. Sandra also hosts her own podcast The Guiding Compass, which focuses on destigmatizing mental health. Sandra grew up in Utah and began...
