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The Importance of Finding a Good Psychiatrist (And Why It Can Be Hard)

Medications are a must for most people living with bipolar disorder. The right meds can help you thrive in your diagnosis, not just survive. To that end, a good relationship with your psychiatrist is essential. But finding the right one might feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. For one, there’s a shortage that will likely get worse. Currently, there are about 40,000 psychiatrists in the U.S. According to the Health Resources and Services Administration, that number is expected to dec...
WebMD •

Shedding Light on Bipolar Disorder: A Personal Take on Stigma

In 2022, I experienced a manic episode that led to hospitalization. Along with mania, I had more severe symptoms, including delusions and paranoia. As a result, doctors diagnosed me with bipolar I.

After I was discharged, I didn’t want anyone — other than close family members — to know that I had been in a psychiatric hospital. I especially didn’t want anyone to know I had psychotic symptoms. I wasn’t ready to face the stigma of being diagnosed with a more serious mental illness.
Sleep Matters (by Pillow) •

How Depression Affects Your Sleep: Recognizing Signs and Symptoms

Depression is a common mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It's a feeling of sadness or hopelessness that can interfere with your daily life. Sometimes, it can feel like a heavy weight on your shoulders, making it difficult to do things you used to enjoy. One of the ways depression can show up is through changes in sleep. This can make it even harder to cope with depression and can create a vicious cycle. In this article, we'll explore the signs and symptoms of dep...
Upheal •

Am I a good therapist?

Sometimes, working in this field can leave us feeling like we’re not good therapists. Largely, this is a reflection of our burnout and the system that we’re having to force ourselves to work within. Whatever the reasons, it’s not a great feeling to have – it certainly didn’t feel good when I was practicing, and despite credentials that said otherwise, I sometimes even felt like a fraud when working in my practice. Surprisingly, the feelings intensified as I leveled up in experience and certifica...
Breeze •

13 Tips on How to Be Emotionally Available in Relationships

Have you ever heard from your partner something like “I feel like you’re not really here with me” or “You never open up to me”? Maybe they told you, “It feels like you don’t care about how I feel,” even though it’s absolutely not true? These situations can make you think, “How to be emotionally available?” If you’re wondering how to become more emotionally available to your partner, here is some advice to help you build a more connected relationship.


Emotional availability is the ability of t...

Sleep

Sleep Matters (by Pillow) •

Decoding the Impact of Stress Hormones on Your Sleep Cycle

A good night's sleep is important for your physical and mental health. High-quality sleep means more than just spending eight hours in bed. You should be able to fall asleep easily and wake up feeling refreshed.   As you sleep, you'll progress through the sleep cycle without waking up completely. Unfortunately, this isn't always as easy as it sounds. Stress hormones like cortisol are a big contributor to poor sleep. In this article, we'll explore how the stress hormones and sleep cycle affect ea...
Sleep Matters (by Pillow) •

Navigating Sleep Deprivation: Coping Mechanisms for Parents

As a new parent, you are likely very well acquainted with sleep deprivation and utter exhaustion. Until your newborn turns three months or so, they won’t start sleeping through the night and you likely won’t get much uninterrupted sleep. Instead of slumbering away, you’ll be changing diapers and doing multiple feedings every night.   Not getting enough Zzz’s can lead to serious mental and physical health problems. It can make it hard to function and even affect your ability to parent.    We’ve g...
Sleep Matters (by Pillow) •

Can Social Media Influence Your Sleep Habits?

Recently, social media feels like it isn't just a part of our lives but that it is our lives.  It's hard to imagine a day without scrolling through social media. Whether it's checking our feeds, catching up on the latest news, or connecting with friends, social media has become an integral part of our lives. This raises an important question: Can the routine of engaging with social media and sleep quality be interlinked?   In this article, we’ll talk about the role that social media plays in our...
Sleep Matters (by Pillow) •

Are Sleep Disorders Related to Migraines?

Do you have migraines on a regular basis? Migraines are very common — affecting up to 80 million Americans, according to experts. These debilitating painful headaches — sometimes accompanied by visual disturbances and nausea, can make you want to crawl into bed and stay there all day.

If you suffer from the intense pain of migraines, you might wonder what things trigger these attacks, so that you can prevent them. There are a variety of things that can cause a migraine, including stress. Resear

Health & Fitness

LocalFoodz Blog •

Strength Training for Seniors: Why It’s Vital as We Age

Stronger with age should be everyone’s motto. Focusing on staying strong into your golden years isn’t an issue of vanity. Fitness is necessary at every age to maintain the strength we need to stay healthy, active, and capable. There’s simply no expiration date on enjoying our bodies. Science supports this. In fact, researchers on aging have pinpointed resistance training as one of the most important factors for healthy aging.


Aging affects our bodies in various ways. Here are some common chan...
LocalFoodz Blog •

How Good Nutrition Supports Athletic Performance

Better performance starts with better meals. The equation seems simple enough. It makes sense that nourishing our bodies with healthy, nutritious ingredients will provide the energy needed to fuel muscle activity and physical propulsion. However, life has a way of making us forget just how important the right stuff is. As a result, many people reach for what’s fast instead of what’s optimal. Unfortunately, this can backfire pretty quickly if you’re living an athletic lifestyle. Here’s how poor s...
LocalFoodz Blog •

Here’s the Secret To Finding Workout Motivation

Okay, so you know that you should go to the gym. You’ve heard about the many benefits of exercise. New research even suggests that it can even ward off depression. There’s a whole laundry list of reasons to hit the gym. However, sometimes we find that the last thing that we want to do is work out. Despite the money spent on a gym membership thinking it would provide the motivation to hit the treadmill hard every day, we might find that we only set foot inside a couple of times. In fact, many of...

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Travel

NCL •

5 of the Most Unique Caribbean Beaches | NCL Travel Blog

Going on a Caribbean cruise is an incredible adventure. If you've cruised before, or even if you just like to venture a bit off the beaten path, then you might want to skip the typical activities and do something a little different. Why not spend your time in port exploring some of the more unusual beaches in the Caribbean? From colorful pink sand to dramatic scenery, these beautiful, unique beaches are worth a visit.

With its dramatic mountains, stunning scenery and lush rainforest, St. Lucia
NCL •

5 Ways to Celebrate Your Birthday on Norwegian Bliss | NCL Travel Blog

Whether you're turning 21 or 71, a cruise vacation is a great way to celebrate your birthday. Particularly on board Norwegian Bliss! This ship is the largest and newest of Norwegian's fleet. With more than 16 restaurants and bars, exciting activities like galactic laser tag, and award-winning musicals, there is something for everyone on board. Instead of celebrating your birthday for just one day on land, why not celebrate by spending an entire week on a cruise? It's easy to plan and all of your
NCL •

A Guide to Cruising for Architecture Buffs: Exploring Bermuda | NCL Travel Blog

Throughout our series on travel and architecture, we are exploring some of the most interesting architectural cities and sites in The Caribbean and surrounding areas. In today’s article, we’ll look at some of the most impressive and noteworthy architecture to experience while vacationing on a Bermuda cruise. With its stately mansions, Bermuda feels more like a place in rural England than an island nation. The tiny island has a mixture of British, Portuguese, African, West Indian, and North Ameri
NCL •

Tips for Cruising with a Special Diet | NCL Travel Blog

A cruise vacation is one of the best trips for someone with a dietary restriction. When you cruise with Norwegian, you won't have to worry that your nutritional limitations will keep you from having the vacation of your life.

If you have allergies, a gluten sensitivity, keep a kosher diet, or have any other dietary restriction, you probably find it hard enough to stick to your diet while at home. So the thought of traveling while on a special diet might feel overwhelming, especially since exper
NCL •

The Best Cruise Itineraries for 3 Popular Getaways | NCL Travel Blog

A cruise is a great way to celebrate a honeymoon, enjoy a family vacation or spend a weekend recharging. With so many different cruise itineraries to choose from, it can be challenging to decide which one is right for you. To make it easy to find the perfect cruise for your trip, we've broken down the best itineraries for several types of getaways. Whether you are planning a getaway for a reunion of high school friends or a bachelorette party, a girlfriends getaway should include a couple of thi

House & Garden

House Digest •

The TikTok-Approved Way To Soundproof Your Home From Noisy Neighbors

The TikTok-Approved Way To Soundproof Your Home From Noisy Neighbors We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Are you being kept awake at night by a loud neighbor? Living close to your neighbors can be frustrating, especially if they are having noisy get-togethers or just simply walking around when you are trying to sleep. After talking to your neighbors first, if they don't make a change, you can report your neighbors to the leasing office or file a noise complaint with the cit
House Digest •

TikTok's Money-Saving Advice For Starting A Garden On A Budget

Gardens are a great way to improve your home's curb appeal. Not only does a garden add value to your home, but gardening can also benefit your mental and physical health. However, the problem is that preparing to grow plants in your yard can be quite expensive. The cost to build a garden from scratch will vary depending on the plants chosen, the tools and materials used, the length of your growing season, and the size of the garden. Most people desire to start with a raised bed, which can cost u
House Digest •

The Clever Reason You Should Keep A Cup Of Baking Soda In Your Home Office

Strong smells from the kitchen and other areas of your home can permeate your home office, making it hard to concentrate. Bad stenches can also impact your work in other ways, as they can affect stress levels, mood, and anxiety. In comparison, having a fresh-smelling office can do wonders for your work day. Research has suggested that working in a high-quality indoor environment with a fresh scent boosts productivity and
House Digest •

What Is Crawl Space Encapsulation And Is It Smart To DIY?

Does your home have a crawl space? If so, you'll want to know about crawl space encapsulation. A crawl space is a hollow, unfinished area beneath some homes that is used to conceal electrical wiring, plumbing, and ductwork. These areas are an alternative to a basement and are usually less than 3 feet high. Crawl spaces offer easy access to plumbing, cooling, and other important systems in a home, so they can be beneficial during inspecti
House Digest •

The Feature In Older Homes That Could Cause Serious Plumbing Issues

The Feature In Older Homes That Could Cause Serious Plumbing Issues Many people love historic houses, and for good reason — they often have unique architectural details, charming features, and a quirkiness that's often absent in newer homes. These houses also often have a lot of potential for remodels or upgrades that still preserve the original look of the building. Older homes are also popular because they can be cheaper and offer a path to homeownership for people who might not be able to aff
House Digest •

How To Save Money On Incredible Estate Sale Finds

Do you love shopping secondhand but are bored with flea markets? Want something fun and interesting to do? You could check out an estate sale! These sales offer the opportunity to get great deals on unique items. An estate sale is a method of selling all or some of a person's belongings and it usually takes place after a person passes away. Sometimes, estate sales happen when someone downsizes their home or leaves their belongings behind. They a
House Digest •

Here's Why Your Thermostat Stopped Working

You wake up in the morning and it's ice cold or unbearably hot, so you take a look at your thermostat and it's not working. When it comes to heating and cooling your home, your thermostat is arguably the most important component of your HVAC system. This is because, if it stops working, your system won't turn on. While this isn't a huge problem when the weather is comfortable outside, if the temperature has been extremely low or if there has been a heat wave, you'll want to get it working again

Press Releases

Cision •

The Ohana Addiction Treatment Center Announces the Opening of a Second Property at Ohana at Kaloko Gardens in Kailua-Kona

KAILUA KONA, Hawaii, Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Ohana at Kaloko Gardens has opened it's newest resort-style rehab property to accommodate additional clients within its integrated residential day treatment program designed around an evidence-based, holistic approach to recovery. Clients enjoy a luxury property offering state-of-the-art amenities in a setting surrounded by greenery, fruit trees, flowers and tropical wildlife.

Medical Review Experience

I have served as a medical reviewer to ensure that mental health content is accurate, up-to-date, and reflects the scientific research. Here are a few of the articles that I've reviewed. 

Breeze •

13 Tips on How to Be Emotionally Available in Relationships

Have you ever heard from your partner something like “I feel like you’re not really here with me” or “You never open up to me”? Maybe they told you, “It feels like you don’t care about how I feel,” even though it’s absolutely not true? These situations can make you think, “How to be emotionally available?” If you’re wondering how to become more emotionally available to your partner, here is some advice to help you build a more connected relationship.


Emotional availability is the ability of t...
Sondermind •

Fatherhood and Mental Health | Support for New Fathers

Most new fathers don’t realize that fatherhood can greatly impact mental health due to factors like stress, lack of sleep, lack of support, and feeling that it’s not acceptable to ask for help.What do we know about fatherhood and mental health? Unfortunately, not enough. The topic of men's mental health and well-being during the transition into the father role is wildly lacking research. This may be a reality that you're facing when trying to explore resources for paternal mental health. However...

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