Our Hidden Crisis: Too Many of Us Feel Like We Don’t Matter

I experienced something I’ll never forget in a hospital room ten years ago. My first son had just been born, and the nurse ushered me in to meet him. Restless and crying, he frantically reached out his arms. I lowered my hand, and his tiny fingers gripped my index finger and didn’t let go. His […]

The Hidden Gap in College Student Mental Health Care

by Rachel Conrad, MD, and J. Wesley Boyd, MD, PhD Imagine being a college student like Alex, who was experiencing increasing anxiety and depression as the academic year progressed. During the spring semester, Alex finally found a psychiatrist in their college town, and after months of waiting, they began treatment and started to feel better. […]

The Hidden Mental Health Costs of Dieting

In a world where dieting is often seen as a quick path to better health or improved self-esteem due to weight loss, the Mental health consequences of dieting are not often acknowledged. Yet, the psychological toll of dieting can be severe, often outweighing any physical benefits. Let’s explore some of the ways that dieting can […]