Erasing Stigma

Stress

Is It Stress or Something More?

Melissa Shepard MD on November 15, 2020

Most of us are feeling stressed these days, but sometimes that stress transforms into a mental health condition. Here's how to tell when you need to seek help.

Most of us are feeling stressed these days, but sometimes that stress transforms into a mental health condition. Here's how to tell when you need to seek help.

Loneliness

Why Is Social Distancing So Hard?

Melissa Shepard MD on November 11, 2020

Loneliness is a contributing factor to anxiety, depression, and other mental health problems. Here are five ways to deal with isolation during the pandemic.

Loneliness is a contributing factor to anxiety, depression, and other mental health problems. Here are five ways to deal with isolation during the pandemic.

Narcissism

Are You Dating a Narcissist?

Melissa Shepard MD on July 29, 2020

Relationships can be challenging enough, but if one partner has Narcissistic Personality Disorder, it can be incredibly tough to manage.

Relationships can be challenging enough, but if one partner has Narcissistic Personality Disorder, it can be incredibly tough to manage.

Fear

The Discomfort of Uncertainty

Melissa Shepard MD on July 10, 2020

In uncertain times, embracing discomfort may actually help us find peace.

In uncertain times, embracing discomfort may actually help us find peace.

Motivation

Reaching Your Goals When Motivation Lets You Down

Melissa Shepard MD on July 1, 2020

Relying on motivation to meet your goals will often leave you disappointed. Here are two simple strategies you can use to make progress instead.

Relying on motivation to meet your goals will often leave you disappointed. Here are two simple strategies you can use to make progress instead.

Anxiety

How to Combat Mask Anxiety

Melissa Shepard MD on June 5, 2020

If wearing a face mask has increased your anxiety, here are a couple easy ways to cope.

If wearing a face mask has increased your anxiety, here are a couple easy ways to cope.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Controlling Coronavirus Anxiety

Melissa Shepard MD on March 9, 2020

Are you feeling anxious about the coronavirus crisis? If so, you are not alone. Here are some tips to help you cope.

Are you feeling anxious about the coronavirus crisis? If so, you are not alone. Here are some tips to help you cope.

Anxiety

Understanding Intrusive Thoughts

Melissa Shepard MD on February 26, 2020

Have you ever had the unexpected urge to jump from a bridge or other high place? If so, you are far from alone.

Have you ever had the unexpected urge to jump from a bridge or other high place? If so, you are far from alone.

Anxiety

18 Ways to Build Mental Wellness

Melissa Shepard MD on January 31, 2020

Just like we have to work to care for our physical health, our mental health also requires upkeep. Here are a few simple things you can do to stay well.

Just like we have to work to care for our physical health, our mental health also requires upkeep. Here are a few simple things you can do to stay well.

Depression

Feeling Bummed This Winter?

Melissa Shepard MD on January 25, 2020

Feeling blue this winter? A few small changes can help.

Feeling blue this winter? A few small changes can help.

Anger

Hardwired to Hate?

Melissa Shepard MD on January 20, 2020

Hatred is a complex phenomenon that activates the very deepest brain regions. But that doesn't mean we are doomed to hate.

Hatred is a complex phenomenon that activates the very deepest brain regions. But that doesn't mean we are doomed to hate.

Neuroscience

The Neuroscience of Behavior: Five Famous Cases

Melissa Shepard MD on January 16, 2020

Scientists know more than ever about how the structure of the brain affects our behavior. Here some of the classic cases that built the foundation for modern neuropsychiatry.

Scientists know more than ever about how the structure of the brain affects our behavior. Here some of the classic cases that built the foundation for modern neuropsychiatry.