Mental Health

“Winter is coming” is more than an iconic meme from “Game of Thrones.” Colder, harsher weather is the reality for my friends and me in New York City. As seasons change, so can moods, feelings and mental health. Seasonal depression or seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is brought on with changing seasons, usually starting in the fall and oftentimes lasting through the winter, according to the Cleveland Clinic.  While Mental Health America reports people aged 20 through 30 exper

Every year around this time, the world tells us to be merry. The lights go up, the commercials start shouting, and suddenly it feels like you’re supposed to be cheerful on command. But this year, that feels harder than usual... celebrate anyway

For women, especially in the professional realm, likability has been sold to us as a form of currency. If they like you, they’ll keep you around. If they like you, they’ll listen. If they like you, they’ll promote you. We’ve been conditioned to believe that likability is the key to opportunity. The truth? It’s a moving target, and chasing it will drain you faster than any project deadline.

There’s a lot at stake, especially during seasons when life feels like it’s happening to you, rather than unfolding for you. In those moments, it’s easy to feel uncertain or even powerless,

What does it take to live up to the image of the “strong woman? Let’s be real, it’s exhausting. Society tells us that resilience means...