Dr. Paula Clayton was a trailblazing psychiatrist who earned her medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in 1960, becoming one of four women in her graduating class1. Her journey from a determined medical student to an internationally recognized researcher exemplifies her dedication and commitment to patient care, destigmatizing…

Dr. Paula Clayton was a trailblazing psychiatrist who earned her medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in 1960, becoming one of four women in her graduating class1. Her journey from a determined medical student to an internationally recognized researcher exemplifies her dedication and commitment to patient care, destigmatizing…

One of the most worrisome situations that anyone with a job can face is the awareness that your employment might end through no fault of your own.  What can you do when your employer announces cutbacks, layoffs, profit loss or restructuring that eliminates your department?  How do you cope when…

“Smiling depression” is something I can identify with ― just like “high-functioning depression.” Neither are technical terms, but both describe how I’ve lived years of my life. Yes, I’ve spent years depressed, but I’ve also spent years of my life hiding that fact from 99% of the people with which…

For Eating Disorders Awareness Week, I love Mental Health America’s theme this year, “Turn Awareness into Action,” to honor our collective progress in advancing mental health while identifying the challenges “to turn understanding into meaningful steps toward change.” We cannot act, we cannot bring change, if we are not first…

The internet has changed the way we talk, learn, work, and connect. It has also created a place for abuse, especially against women. This abuse can have serious effects on mental health. The Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA) spoke with the National Organization for Women (NOW)’s president, Christian…

by Nicole Cammack, Ph.D., Black Mental Wellness, Corp. When assessing Black mental health, it is essential to recognize the impact of deep-rooted historical and systemic factors, including racism. The history of Black people in America began with being stripped from everything familiar to them, including family, land, weather, quality of…

New Book Provides Updated Guidance, Insights, and Treatment for Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia Whether a person suffers from one or the other or both, panic disorder and agoraphobia can be intensely debilitating conditions, especially if left untreated. But the fact is both are highly manageable and treatment outcomes are very…

by Ian Davis, Creative Strategist, Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher (CMT-P), Level 1 MBSR Teacher at Age of The Creative™ Amid our ever-changing world, with life sometimes happening beyond our control, it’s easy to get pulled into mental spaces that don’t serve us. Whether navigating daily life, work challenges, family pressure,…

My journey with mental health advocacy began in my sophomore year of high school. I watched as my friends and classmates were overwhelmed by endless assignments, such as chemistry lab reports or history presentations, regularly staying up past 2 a.m. Anxiety took over many of our lives. We were losing…