Why You Should Stop Self-Deprecating
Self-deprecation: the act of reprimanding oneself by belittling, undervaluing, or disparaging oneself, or being excessively modest. At first, everything seems normal. The jokes you…
The Mental Health of the “Model Minority”
My father sometimes tells me stories relating to his upbringing in the small village of Salumber, India. We were never a rich family, and he…
Treating Your Emotional Wounds
Referenced Material: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2hc2FLOdhI&pbjreload=10 In the midst of a global pandemic, personal hygiene and physical health have become the priority of millions of Americans for…
Common Misconceptions About Mental Health
Hi everyone! As someone who is a high school student and passionate mental health advocate, I’ve come across so many misconceptions over the years regarding…
The Incredible Superpower of Authentic Human Connection and Vulnerability
Over the past year and a half, I have had many incredible life experiences that continue to open my eyes to the possibilities of the…
Cutting out a Toxic Friend
I have an extremely toxic friendship. I’ve had it for a while. The constant undermining and the discreet pressuring. The derogatory remarks. The hardest part…
5 SELF-CARE TIPS FROM SOMEONE WHO IS STRESSED
We all react to stress differently. Some people have panic attacks while others completely shut down and form this unstable mound of anxiety. I am…
Lloyd I. Sederer
M.D. School of Public Health, Columbia University Lloyd I. Sederer, MD, is Adjunct Professor at the Columbia School of Public Health; Chief Medical Officer for…
Drew Ramsey
M.D. Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University Drew Ramsey, MD is a leading innovator in mental health, combining clinical excellence, nutritional interventions and creative media. He…