The Narrative Nurse Practitioner

Guilt

Why Do I Still Feel Guilty for My Privilege?

Diane N Solomon Ph.D., PMHNP-BC, CNM (Ret.) on May 1, 2024

Personal Perspective: Despite working for positive change, I still struggle with privilege. If you feel the same, consider these insights.

Personal Perspective: Despite working for positive change, I still struggle with privilege. If you feel the same, consider these insights.

Parenting

Pearls From 101 Parent Years

Diane N Solomon Ph.D., PMHNP-BC, CNM (Ret.) on April 24, 2024

A Personal Perspective: A mother of four adult children shares some of what she's learned over decades of parenting.

A Personal Perspective: A mother of four adult children shares some of what she's learned over decades of parenting.

Divorce

Why Are Divorce Rings Trending?

Diane N Solomon Ph.D., PMHNP-BC, CNM (Ret.) on April 17, 2024

Divorce rings—and other new breakup rituals—are enjoying a cultural moment. What do they mean, and are they for you?

Divorce rings—and other new breakup rituals—are enjoying a cultural moment. What do they mean, and are they for you?

Loneliness

How Small Steps Can Help You Combat Loneliness

Diane N Solomon Ph.D., PMHNP-BC, CNM (Ret.) on April 15, 2024

Loneliness is trending, and that's not good. But we didn't get here overnight—and we can make our way back to social connection and community.

Loneliness is trending, and that's not good. But we didn't get here overnight—and we can make our way back to social connection and community.

Productivity

10 Things to Try When You Feel Overwhelmed

Diane N Solomon Ph.D., PMHNP-BC, CNM (Ret.) on April 8, 2024

Looking at a well-devised to-do list can be overwhelming. These ten simple tips and tricks offer options to break the gridlock.

Looking at a well-devised to-do list can be overwhelming. These ten simple tips and tricks offer options to break the gridlock.

Social Life

How’s Our Mental Health in the Wake of COVID? Not So Good!

Diane N Solomon Ph.D., PMHNP-BC, CNM (Ret.) on April 1, 2024

Long after COVID-19 has waned, we are still seeing its negative effects on mental health as a world community, in specific countries, and as individual humans.

Long after COVID-19 has waned, we are still seeing its negative effects on mental health as a world community, in specific countries, and as individual humans.

Depression

Getting Help From Psychiatric Meds: Then, Now, Maybe Forever

Diane N Solomon Ph.D., PMHNP-BC, CNM (Ret.) on March 25, 2024

A Personal Perspective: You might think you need to "gut it out" or "struggle through" your low-level mood/anxiety. It's not that bad, right? Consider treatment and relief.

A Personal Perspective: You might think you need to "gut it out" or "struggle through" your low-level mood/anxiety. It's not that bad, right? Consider treatment and relief.

Post-Traumatic Growth

Post-Pandemic Blues?

Diane N Solomon Ph.D., PMHNP-BC, CNM (Ret.) on March 11, 2024

Do you sometimes miss things about the pandemic? If so, you're not alone.

Do you sometimes miss things about the pandemic? If so, you're not alone.

Scent

How Everyday Smells Can Hack a Bad Mood

Diane N Solomon Ph.D., PMHNP-BC, CNM (Ret.) on February 26, 2024

If you find yourself in a negative mood, or even depressed, the scent of everyday things may spark your memory and improve your frame of mind.

If you find yourself in a negative mood, or even depressed, the scent of everyday things may spark your memory and improve your frame of mind.

Boundaries

The Best Way to Say "No"

Diane N Solomon Ph.D., PMHNP-BC, CNM (Ret.) on February 12, 2024

Saying "no" is hard, even when saying "yes" to too much has left us exhausted and resentful. There's a better way.

Saying "no" is hard, even when saying "yes" to too much has left us exhausted and resentful. There's a better way.