The way we receive healthcare services has changed over the past few years. Healthcare providers today are taking a more “holistic” approach to patient care. Holistic means treating mind and body as a whole. The goal is for both primary medical and mental healthcare professionals to work together to provide clients with comprehensive services that …

Over 40 million people currently living in the U.S. were born somewhere else. Many of them are called “first-generation immigrants,” who are described as people born in one country and relocated to another country at a young age. First-generation teenagers often feel the brunt of the transition. They are separated from their friends, they are …

Depression is a serious condition that affects many Americans. It can make everyday tasks such as getting up in the morning or going to work difficult. Many people with depression describe it as feeling sad or down for weeks, months, or, sometimes, even years. There are many symptoms that can accompany the depressed mood and …

“As I think about the emotional well-being for our country, I am particularly interested in how to cultivate emotional well-being for healthcare providers. If healthcare providers aren’t well, it’s hard for them to heal the people for whom they are caring.” – Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, MBA As physicians, we are entrusted with healing …