Wellness

Anna Freud was born on December 3, 1895, in Vienna, Austria. She was the youngest of Sigmund Freud’s six children and was especially close to her father. Despite her father being renowned as the founder of the field of psychoanalysis, Freud’s contributions to the field of mental health stand on their own, rather than in…

“We owe a debt to the legions of scientists whose insights and discoveries, over the years, have improved our chances of well-being. Alas, too many of them are unknown to us.  One name that was once broadly known has fallen into lamentable obscurity – that of Claire Weekes.”  – Sally Satel, M.D., Wall Street Journal,…

Mamie Phipps Clark was a pioneering psychologist whose work fundamentally shaped our understanding of racial identity, child development, and the psychological impacts of systemic racism. Her contributions were critical to the advancement of psychology and the civil rights movement, particularly through her groundbreaking research and dedication to community-based mental health services. Born in Hot Springs,…

Margaret Washburn, a pioneering female psychologist in the early 20th century, was the first woman in the United States to earn a PhD in psychology (1894). During an era when universities refused to grant graduate degrees to women, this accomplishment marked a major milestone in the advancement of women in the field of psychology.  …

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 mental health treatments and strengthening…

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 mental health treatments and strengthening…

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 you realize your history of…

“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 I interact. Certainly, I’m not…

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 aware. I know this to…

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 F. Nunes, MBA, MS, LCSW…