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It was not until well into my undergraduate career at UCLA that I learned the menstrual cycle had four distinct phases—or that there was only a roughly six-day fertility window each month to get pregnant. Likewise, it was only after experiencing hypothalamic amenorrhea (the loss of a period for more than three months) that I […]

The thought of psychological testing can sound daunting. What if the clinician judges my eccentricities? What if they label me with several mental health problems? What if they misdiagnose me? While these thoughts may be real fears, psychological testing is similar to any other examination a medical professional undergoes. Just as your optometrist administers an […]

When Feeling “Off” Isn’t Just in Your Head Another referral to another doctor. Many people recognize this pattern all too well. Vague symptoms–fatigue, insomnia, low mood, weight changes, and brain fog–point to something amiss but don’t provide easy clarity. Before going down the rabbit hole of appointments and specialists, there could be a rather simple […]

It is indisputable that in recent years, artificial intelligence has become increasingly integrated into many aspects of daily life, from retail and customer service to healthcare. Among one of the most promising yet complex areas of development is the use of AI in therapy and mental health support. At the center of this new adaptation […]

December 1st can feel like the starting line of a race. It is a sprint to Christmas, Hanukkah, or whatever holiday you may celebrate – full of family reunions, travel plans, and endless coordination. The stressors of deciding who to celebrate with, what gifts to buy, and how to fit everything onto an already full […]

While the French translation of retirement is “withdrawal,” this step does not have to be as simple and isolating as its origins suppose. The official age of retirement in the U.S. is 65, but many put off this step as long as possible; it seems to mark the end of something rather than the beginning. […]

Have you ever heard the saying: “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks”? It’s a phrase often used to suggest that change becomes impossible with age. Unfortunately, this limiting belief is often applied to humans too. Many individuals are under the belief that your brain plasticity peaks when you are younger and then continues […]

What is intergenerational trauma Intergenerational trauma describes how psychological impacts of trauma can ripple across generations, affecting even individuals who did not experience the event. This concept first came to prominence when researchers began studying the children of Holocaust survivors and found that trauma experienced from the survivors manifested in their children. The effects of […]

Maria wakes at 5am to help her dad dress and eat before his morning meds. She loves yoga but hasn’t taken a yoga class in two years. Her friends stopped inviting her out months ago. One morning it hits her: she’s given everything—and forgotten herself. Taking care of people feels good and can be one […]