Nineteen years ago, I made a decision that changed my life: I had gastric bypass surgery. At the time, I weighed 365 pounds, and my relationship with food, my body, …
Overcoming Stigma: Breaking Down Barriers to Mental Health Care
The importance of and demand for mental health services is discussed everywhere: in news headlines, media copy, books, podcasts, and even workplaces. While recent years have shown an improvement in …
How Reality TV Like Love Island Impacts Body Image and Mental Health
Let’s be honest: Reality television has become America’s not-so-secret obsession. Whether it’s your guilty pleasure after a long day, the background noise while you’re scrolling your phone, or something you …