Estoy luchando con mi salud mental y lo que estoy haciendo no está funcionando. Estoy bien, pero no estoy bien. ¿Qué puedo hacer para sentirme mejor?
Mental Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Su especialista en salud mental está aquí para hablar de esto 🫖. No está solo. Algunas personas quieren hacer algunos pequeños cambios por su cuenta y ver si ayudan o simplemente no sienten que estén mejorando incluso con terapia y medicación. Qué hacer cuando quiere hacer cambios por su cuenta: 📅 Empiece por mantener una …
Loneliness is an epidemic… AND Social Connection Matters!
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
⏰ The Surgeon General recently raised the alarm on the importance of social connection as a remedy for 😢 loneliness😢. Social connection is as simple as being connected to other people, to your community, and to the larger society. 📉This isn’t a new trend 📉. Since the 1970s, people have noticed that many of us, …
¿Qué es entonces la niebla mental?
Mental Health Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
La niebla mental es un término general que se utiliza para describir muchos problemas, como la falta de atención, memoria y capacidad de planificación. Esto puede ocurrir después de una infección o lesión. Estamos aprendiendo más sobre sus causas, pero parece que tras una infección se producen cambios en el sistema inmunitario y en el …
I am struggling with my mental health and what I am doing isn’t working. I am OK, but I am not OK. What can I do to feel better?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Your nerdy mental health clinician is here to talk about this one 🫖. You are not alone. We hear this very often and it usually sounds something like this: I know that more people are talking about mental health, but I: 1) Feel like I can’t get the help I need, 2) Want to make …
The past few years have been difficult. How do I know if I have PTSD?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
PTSD is complex, but in a nutshell, it is the body’s response to a stressful or fear provoking event. It causes our bodies to go into a constant state of preparation to fight something dangerous or scary. Over time this can lead to depression, anxiety, sleep disturbance, and physical health symptoms. PTSD is not something …
¿Qué es un trastorno alimentario?
Health & Wellness Mental Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
En el último mes tuvimos la Semana Nacional de Concienciación sobre los Trastornos Alimentarios. Siga leyendo para saber un poco más sobre los trastornos alimentarios y cómo obtener ayuda. ¿Qué son los trastornos alimentarios? Los trastornos alimentarios son enfermedades graves, responsables de dolencias médicas y físicas. Se definen como cambios en los comportamientos y patrones …
Brain Fog is NOT just in your head.
Clinical Symptoms Long COVID Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
What is brain fog then? Brain fog describes a group of symptoms that are caused by the body. Researchers and clinicians are starting to think of it more like a neurological disease. TL; DR: Brain fog is a general term used to describe many issues including poor attention, memory, and planning abilities. This can happen …
What is an eating disorder?
Health & Wellness Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Please read on to learn a little bit more about eating disorders and how to get help. What are eating disorders?Eating disorders are serious diseases responsible for both medical and physical illness. They are defined as changes in eating behaviors and patterns that affect mental and physical …
¿Qué es el cuidado personal y por qué es importante?
Health & Wellness Mental Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
El cuidado personal es una serie de cosas para hacer para apoyar la salud y bienestar física y mentalmente en general. El cuidado personal puede apoyar el bienestar emocional, física, y/o espiritual además de otras áreas de la vida. 🌈 El cuidado personal se define de varias formas, pero la Organización Mundial de la Salud …
What does screen time do to us?
Health & Wellness Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
As we move into the weekend, let’s take a moment to talk about screens (and yes, we realize that you are reading this on a screen right now, LOL.). But still, we know that screens have changed us. And most of us spend WAY too much time on our screens (phones, computers, laptops, and others). …
Su especialista en salud mental está aquí para hablar de esto 🫖. No está solo. Algunas personas quieren hacer algunos pequeños cambios por su cuenta y ver si ayudan o simplemente no sienten que estén mejorando incluso con terapia y medicación. Qué hacer cuando quiere hacer cambios por su cuenta: 📅 Empiece por mantener una …
Loneliness is an epidemic… AND Social Connection Matters!
Mental HealthAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
⏰ The Surgeon General recently raised the alarm on the importance of social connection as a remedy for 😢 loneliness😢. Social connection is as simple as being connected to other people, to your community, and to the larger society. 📉This isn’t a new trend 📉. Since the 1970s, people have noticed that many of us, …
¿Qué es entonces la niebla mental?
Mental Health Posts en Español
Tita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
La niebla mental es un término general que se utiliza para describir muchos problemas, como la falta de atención, memoria y capacidad de planificación. Esto puede ocurrir después de una infección o lesión. Estamos aprendiendo más sobre sus causas, pero parece que tras una infección se producen cambios en el sistema inmunitario y en el …
I am struggling with my mental health and what I am doing isn’t working. I am OK, but I am not OK. What can I do to feel better?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Your nerdy mental health clinician is here to talk about this one 🫖. You are not alone. We hear this very often and it usually sounds something like this: I know that more people are talking about mental health, but I: 1) Feel like I can’t get the help I need, 2) Want to make …
The past few years have been difficult. How do I know if I have PTSD?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
PTSD is complex, but in a nutshell, it is the body’s response to a stressful or fear provoking event. It causes our bodies to go into a constant state of preparation to fight something dangerous or scary. Over time this can lead to depression, anxiety, sleep disturbance, and physical health symptoms. PTSD is not something …
¿Qué es un trastorno alimentario?
Health & Wellness Mental Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
En el último mes tuvimos la Semana Nacional de Concienciación sobre los Trastornos Alimentarios. Siga leyendo para saber un poco más sobre los trastornos alimentarios y cómo obtener ayuda. ¿Qué son los trastornos alimentarios? Los trastornos alimentarios son enfermedades graves, responsables de dolencias médicas y físicas. Se definen como cambios en los comportamientos y patrones …
Brain Fog is NOT just in your head.
Clinical Symptoms Long COVID Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
What is brain fog then? Brain fog describes a group of symptoms that are caused by the body. Researchers and clinicians are starting to think of it more like a neurological disease. TL; DR: Brain fog is a general term used to describe many issues including poor attention, memory, and planning abilities. This can happen …
What is an eating disorder?
Health & Wellness Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Please read on to learn a little bit more about eating disorders and how to get help. What are eating disorders?Eating disorders are serious diseases responsible for both medical and physical illness. They are defined as changes in eating behaviors and patterns that affect mental and physical …
¿Qué es el cuidado personal y por qué es importante?
Health & Wellness Mental Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
El cuidado personal es una serie de cosas para hacer para apoyar la salud y bienestar física y mentalmente en general. El cuidado personal puede apoyar el bienestar emocional, física, y/o espiritual además de otras áreas de la vida. 🌈 El cuidado personal se define de varias formas, pero la Organización Mundial de la Salud …
What does screen time do to us?
Health & Wellness Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
As we move into the weekend, let’s take a moment to talk about screens (and yes, we realize that you are reading this on a screen right now, LOL.). But still, we know that screens have changed us. And most of us spend WAY too much time on our screens (phones, computers, laptops, and others). …
⏰ The Surgeon General recently raised the alarm on the importance of social connection as a remedy for 😢 loneliness😢. Social connection is as simple as being connected to other people, to your community, and to the larger society. 📉This isn’t a new trend 📉. Since the 1970s, people have noticed that many of us, …
¿Qué es entonces la niebla mental?
Mental Health Posts en EspañolTita Smyth Escobedo, PM-IT
La niebla mental es un término general que se utiliza para describir muchos problemas, como la falta de atención, memoria y capacidad de planificación. Esto puede ocurrir después de una infección o lesión. Estamos aprendiendo más sobre sus causas, pero parece que tras una infección se producen cambios en el sistema inmunitario y en el …
I am struggling with my mental health and what I am doing isn’t working. I am OK, but I am not OK. What can I do to feel better?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Your nerdy mental health clinician is here to talk about this one 🫖. You are not alone. We hear this very often and it usually sounds something like this: I know that more people are talking about mental health, but I: 1) Feel like I can’t get the help I need, 2) Want to make …
The past few years have been difficult. How do I know if I have PTSD?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
PTSD is complex, but in a nutshell, it is the body’s response to a stressful or fear provoking event. It causes our bodies to go into a constant state of preparation to fight something dangerous or scary. Over time this can lead to depression, anxiety, sleep disturbance, and physical health symptoms. PTSD is not something …
¿Qué es un trastorno alimentario?
Health & Wellness Mental Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
En el último mes tuvimos la Semana Nacional de Concienciación sobre los Trastornos Alimentarios. Siga leyendo para saber un poco más sobre los trastornos alimentarios y cómo obtener ayuda. ¿Qué son los trastornos alimentarios? Los trastornos alimentarios son enfermedades graves, responsables de dolencias médicas y físicas. Se definen como cambios en los comportamientos y patrones …
Brain Fog is NOT just in your head.
Clinical Symptoms Long COVID Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
What is brain fog then? Brain fog describes a group of symptoms that are caused by the body. Researchers and clinicians are starting to think of it more like a neurological disease. TL; DR: Brain fog is a general term used to describe many issues including poor attention, memory, and planning abilities. This can happen …
What is an eating disorder?
Health & Wellness Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Please read on to learn a little bit more about eating disorders and how to get help. What are eating disorders?Eating disorders are serious diseases responsible for both medical and physical illness. They are defined as changes in eating behaviors and patterns that affect mental and physical …
¿Qué es el cuidado personal y por qué es importante?
Health & Wellness Mental Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
El cuidado personal es una serie de cosas para hacer para apoyar la salud y bienestar física y mentalmente en general. El cuidado personal puede apoyar el bienestar emocional, física, y/o espiritual además de otras áreas de la vida. 🌈 El cuidado personal se define de varias formas, pero la Organización Mundial de la Salud …
What does screen time do to us?
Health & Wellness Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
As we move into the weekend, let’s take a moment to talk about screens (and yes, we realize that you are reading this on a screen right now, LOL.). But still, we know that screens have changed us. And most of us spend WAY too much time on our screens (phones, computers, laptops, and others). …
La niebla mental es un término general que se utiliza para describir muchos problemas, como la falta de atención, memoria y capacidad de planificación. Esto puede ocurrir después de una infección o lesión. Estamos aprendiendo más sobre sus causas, pero parece que tras una infección se producen cambios en el sistema inmunitario y en el …
I am struggling with my mental health and what I am doing isn’t working. I am OK, but I am not OK. What can I do to feel better?
Mental HealthAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Your nerdy mental health clinician is here to talk about this one 🫖. You are not alone. We hear this very often and it usually sounds something like this: I know that more people are talking about mental health, but I: 1) Feel like I can’t get the help I need, 2) Want to make …
The past few years have been difficult. How do I know if I have PTSD?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
PTSD is complex, but in a nutshell, it is the body’s response to a stressful or fear provoking event. It causes our bodies to go into a constant state of preparation to fight something dangerous or scary. Over time this can lead to depression, anxiety, sleep disturbance, and physical health symptoms. PTSD is not something …
¿Qué es un trastorno alimentario?
Health & Wellness Mental Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
En el último mes tuvimos la Semana Nacional de Concienciación sobre los Trastornos Alimentarios. Siga leyendo para saber un poco más sobre los trastornos alimentarios y cómo obtener ayuda. ¿Qué son los trastornos alimentarios? Los trastornos alimentarios son enfermedades graves, responsables de dolencias médicas y físicas. Se definen como cambios en los comportamientos y patrones …
Brain Fog is NOT just in your head.
Clinical Symptoms Long COVID Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
What is brain fog then? Brain fog describes a group of symptoms that are caused by the body. Researchers and clinicians are starting to think of it more like a neurological disease. TL; DR: Brain fog is a general term used to describe many issues including poor attention, memory, and planning abilities. This can happen …
What is an eating disorder?
Health & Wellness Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Please read on to learn a little bit more about eating disorders and how to get help. What are eating disorders?Eating disorders are serious diseases responsible for both medical and physical illness. They are defined as changes in eating behaviors and patterns that affect mental and physical …
¿Qué es el cuidado personal y por qué es importante?
Health & Wellness Mental Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
El cuidado personal es una serie de cosas para hacer para apoyar la salud y bienestar física y mentalmente en general. El cuidado personal puede apoyar el bienestar emocional, física, y/o espiritual además de otras áreas de la vida. 🌈 El cuidado personal se define de varias formas, pero la Organización Mundial de la Salud …
What does screen time do to us?
Health & Wellness Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
As we move into the weekend, let’s take a moment to talk about screens (and yes, we realize that you are reading this on a screen right now, LOL.). But still, we know that screens have changed us. And most of us spend WAY too much time on our screens (phones, computers, laptops, and others). …
Your nerdy mental health clinician is here to talk about this one 🫖. You are not alone. We hear this very often and it usually sounds something like this: I know that more people are talking about mental health, but I: 1) Feel like I can’t get the help I need, 2) Want to make …
The past few years have been difficult. How do I know if I have PTSD?
Mental HealthAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
PTSD is complex, but in a nutshell, it is the body’s response to a stressful or fear provoking event. It causes our bodies to go into a constant state of preparation to fight something dangerous or scary. Over time this can lead to depression, anxiety, sleep disturbance, and physical health symptoms. PTSD is not something …
¿Qué es un trastorno alimentario?
Health & Wellness Mental Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
En el último mes tuvimos la Semana Nacional de Concienciación sobre los Trastornos Alimentarios. Siga leyendo para saber un poco más sobre los trastornos alimentarios y cómo obtener ayuda. ¿Qué son los trastornos alimentarios? Los trastornos alimentarios son enfermedades graves, responsables de dolencias médicas y físicas. Se definen como cambios en los comportamientos y patrones …
Brain Fog is NOT just in your head.
Clinical Symptoms Long COVID Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
What is brain fog then? Brain fog describes a group of symptoms that are caused by the body. Researchers and clinicians are starting to think of it more like a neurological disease. TL; DR: Brain fog is a general term used to describe many issues including poor attention, memory, and planning abilities. This can happen …
What is an eating disorder?
Health & Wellness Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Please read on to learn a little bit more about eating disorders and how to get help. What are eating disorders?Eating disorders are serious diseases responsible for both medical and physical illness. They are defined as changes in eating behaviors and patterns that affect mental and physical …
¿Qué es el cuidado personal y por qué es importante?
Health & Wellness Mental Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
El cuidado personal es una serie de cosas para hacer para apoyar la salud y bienestar física y mentalmente en general. El cuidado personal puede apoyar el bienestar emocional, física, y/o espiritual además de otras áreas de la vida. 🌈 El cuidado personal se define de varias formas, pero la Organización Mundial de la Salud …
What does screen time do to us?
Health & Wellness Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
As we move into the weekend, let’s take a moment to talk about screens (and yes, we realize that you are reading this on a screen right now, LOL.). But still, we know that screens have changed us. And most of us spend WAY too much time on our screens (phones, computers, laptops, and others). …
PTSD is complex, but in a nutshell, it is the body’s response to a stressful or fear provoking event. It causes our bodies to go into a constant state of preparation to fight something dangerous or scary. Over time this can lead to depression, anxiety, sleep disturbance, and physical health symptoms. PTSD is not something …
¿Qué es un trastorno alimentario?
Health & Wellness Mental Health Posts en EspañolAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
En el último mes tuvimos la Semana Nacional de Concienciación sobre los Trastornos Alimentarios. Siga leyendo para saber un poco más sobre los trastornos alimentarios y cómo obtener ayuda. ¿Qué son los trastornos alimentarios? Los trastornos alimentarios son enfermedades graves, responsables de dolencias médicas y físicas. Se definen como cambios en los comportamientos y patrones …
Brain Fog is NOT just in your head.
Clinical Symptoms Long COVID Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
What is brain fog then? Brain fog describes a group of symptoms that are caused by the body. Researchers and clinicians are starting to think of it more like a neurological disease. TL; DR: Brain fog is a general term used to describe many issues including poor attention, memory, and planning abilities. This can happen …
What is an eating disorder?
Health & Wellness Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Please read on to learn a little bit more about eating disorders and how to get help. What are eating disorders?Eating disorders are serious diseases responsible for both medical and physical illness. They are defined as changes in eating behaviors and patterns that affect mental and physical …
¿Qué es el cuidado personal y por qué es importante?
Health & Wellness Mental Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
El cuidado personal es una serie de cosas para hacer para apoyar la salud y bienestar física y mentalmente en general. El cuidado personal puede apoyar el bienestar emocional, física, y/o espiritual además de otras áreas de la vida. 🌈 El cuidado personal se define de varias formas, pero la Organización Mundial de la Salud …
What does screen time do to us?
Health & Wellness Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
As we move into the weekend, let’s take a moment to talk about screens (and yes, we realize that you are reading this on a screen right now, LOL.). But still, we know that screens have changed us. And most of us spend WAY too much time on our screens (phones, computers, laptops, and others). …
En el último mes tuvimos la Semana Nacional de Concienciación sobre los Trastornos Alimentarios. Siga leyendo para saber un poco más sobre los trastornos alimentarios y cómo obtener ayuda. ¿Qué son los trastornos alimentarios? Los trastornos alimentarios son enfermedades graves, responsables de dolencias médicas y físicas. Se definen como cambios en los comportamientos y patrones …
Brain Fog is NOT just in your head.
Clinical Symptoms Long COVID Mental HealthAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
What is brain fog then? Brain fog describes a group of symptoms that are caused by the body. Researchers and clinicians are starting to think of it more like a neurological disease. TL; DR: Brain fog is a general term used to describe many issues including poor attention, memory, and planning abilities. This can happen …
What is an eating disorder?
Health & Wellness Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Please read on to learn a little bit more about eating disorders and how to get help. What are eating disorders?Eating disorders are serious diseases responsible for both medical and physical illness. They are defined as changes in eating behaviors and patterns that affect mental and physical …
¿Qué es el cuidado personal y por qué es importante?
Health & Wellness Mental Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
El cuidado personal es una serie de cosas para hacer para apoyar la salud y bienestar física y mentalmente en general. El cuidado personal puede apoyar el bienestar emocional, física, y/o espiritual además de otras áreas de la vida. 🌈 El cuidado personal se define de varias formas, pero la Organización Mundial de la Salud …
What does screen time do to us?
Health & Wellness Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
As we move into the weekend, let’s take a moment to talk about screens (and yes, we realize that you are reading this on a screen right now, LOL.). But still, we know that screens have changed us. And most of us spend WAY too much time on our screens (phones, computers, laptops, and others). …
What is brain fog then? Brain fog describes a group of symptoms that are caused by the body. Researchers and clinicians are starting to think of it more like a neurological disease. TL; DR: Brain fog is a general term used to describe many issues including poor attention, memory, and planning abilities. This can happen …
What is an eating disorder?
Health & Wellness Mental HealthAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Please read on to learn a little bit more about eating disorders and how to get help. What are eating disorders?Eating disorders are serious diseases responsible for both medical and physical illness. They are defined as changes in eating behaviors and patterns that affect mental and physical …
¿Qué es el cuidado personal y por qué es importante?
Health & Wellness Mental Health Posts en Español
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
El cuidado personal es una serie de cosas para hacer para apoyar la salud y bienestar física y mentalmente en general. El cuidado personal puede apoyar el bienestar emocional, física, y/o espiritual además de otras áreas de la vida. 🌈 El cuidado personal se define de varias formas, pero la Organización Mundial de la Salud …
What does screen time do to us?
Health & Wellness Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
As we move into the weekend, let’s take a moment to talk about screens (and yes, we realize that you are reading this on a screen right now, LOL.). But still, we know that screens have changed us. And most of us spend WAY too much time on our screens (phones, computers, laptops, and others). …
This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Please read on to learn a little bit more about eating disorders and how to get help. What are eating disorders?Eating disorders are serious diseases responsible for both medical and physical illness. They are defined as changes in eating behaviors and patterns that affect mental and physical …
¿Qué es el cuidado personal y por qué es importante?
Health & Wellness Mental Health Posts en EspañolAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
El cuidado personal es una serie de cosas para hacer para apoyar la salud y bienestar física y mentalmente en general. El cuidado personal puede apoyar el bienestar emocional, física, y/o espiritual además de otras áreas de la vida. 🌈 El cuidado personal se define de varias formas, pero la Organización Mundial de la Salud …
What does screen time do to us?
Health & Wellness Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
As we move into the weekend, let’s take a moment to talk about screens (and yes, we realize that you are reading this on a screen right now, LOL.). But still, we know that screens have changed us. And most of us spend WAY too much time on our screens (phones, computers, laptops, and others). …
El cuidado personal es una serie de cosas para hacer para apoyar la salud y bienestar física y mentalmente en general. El cuidado personal puede apoyar el bienestar emocional, física, y/o espiritual además de otras áreas de la vida. 🌈 El cuidado personal se define de varias formas, pero la Organización Mundial de la Salud …
What does screen time do to us?
Health & Wellness Mental HealthAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
As we move into the weekend, let’s take a moment to talk about screens (and yes, we realize that you are reading this on a screen right now, LOL.). But still, we know that screens have changed us. And most of us spend WAY too much time on our screens (phones, computers, laptops, and others). …
As we move into the weekend, let’s take a moment to talk about screens (and yes, we realize that you are reading this on a screen right now, LOL.). But still, we know that screens have changed us. And most of us spend WAY too much time on our screens (phones, computers, laptops, and others). …
