Unwrapping the Holiday Stress
When I was doing my internship at the Intensive Outpatient Program at AMITA hospital, in Chicago, I remember the first Christmas, my supervisor told me that it would be hectic.…
What’s The Meaning of The Meaning?
As babies, we assimilate an innumerate capacity of information to learn how to survive and navigate into our cultural system. Among our required tasks is the ability to learn how…
The Power of Self-Care
The first time I heard and learned about the concept of self-care was from Dr. S. I still remember when she told me that part of life is also doing…
All you need is love, sang the Beatles
If you were born and raised in Western society, in the 21st century, you will probably be familiar with the romanticized concept of “all you need is love.” Whenever you watch…
Understanding Toxic Masculinity and Its Real Impact
Toxic masculinity is a concept that has gained prominence in recent years, shining a light on harmful stereotypes and behaviors associated with traditional notions of manhood. It refers to the…
Suicidality: Just dropped the S-word
For those who are not familiar with World Suicide Prevention, the day is in September and its purpose is to inform and engage the public about suicidality. Being aware of the…