Depression | Mental Map to Wellness

Burnout is a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress.

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What is a mental map? Most things can be broken down into a cycle's start and end points in the cyclical nature of things. The principle applies to navigating a road trip, finding a significant other, starting a conversation with a stranger, or building a skyscraper. Think of the mental map as how something is done in a step-by-step process from start to finish. We are passionate about discovering and teaching mental maps. Learning mental maps is the first step to making any

What is Static Mindset Think of a static mindset as the default way of thinking. It is an extension of the egocentric state of mind that is native to all of us. If you observe a child or remember your own childhood everything is centered around you. The mind at this point is eagerly learning and enthusiastically attaches various forms of labels we were given or self-attributed. Some are positive and some are not. If the positive labels outweigh the negative it is likely posit

If you are a current college student, a recent graduate, a parent of a college student, or anyone willing to educate themselves, I will be discussing the factors of college life that may make it significantly more difficult for others than some. Everyone has different resilience levels, so you are NOT weaker than others because you struggled more. Many people also tend to hide their struggles and depression from others so you may be unaware, but it does not mean they also did

You might be thinking, what does physical health have to do with mental health? We will explore this connection in this blog. The quality of your thoughts is dependent on the quality of your brain function. The quality of your brain function is dependent on your physical health. The quality of your mental energy and emotional state correlates to food, exercise, and feeling socially connected. To feel connected and hopeful about the future, you must start by building the found

There will be days when you will not have a moment or an entire day, sometimes a few days of emotional distress. Let's face it, we all have been and will likely be there again. On such a day, you will have a combination of any subsequent symptoms: a decrease in energy, feeling down, trapped, angry, and a strong urge to entertain a few self-destructive old habits. Here is what you can do instead of spiraling deeper into depression or engaging in self-destruction. Before I go

There are so many different ways that ADHD is expressed that I will address below, starting with the three main types. ADHD is also based on a spectrum, so there are mild, moderate, and severe cases. Regardless of the severity and type of ADHD, my intention is to help those who struggle with reaching out for help (not officially diagnosed) due to personal reasons or want to try their best on their own before seeking professional help. By: Eunice Ahn What is ADHD? ADHD stands

Depression and anxiety are two pervasive mental health disorders that each have their psychological features and could also be experienced simultaneously. The symptoms of these maladies can regularly overlap and sometimes be mistaken for one another. In fact, “About 60% of people with anxiety also have symptoms of depression and vice versa. Each condition can make symptoms of the other get worse or last longer.” On a biological level, depression and anxiety are housed in the

1. Positioning 2. Get out of your head 3. Master the First Impression 4. Master the Opening 5. Be Comfortable Showing Vulnerability 6. Master the Closing 7. Be Consistent and Follow Up In the fast passed, digitized world, it's very easy to find oneself believing you are connected while feeling alone. I was inspired to write this blog through the experience of many of my clients. From high school students, entry-level professionals, doctors, and lawyers, to executives,

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“You are what you eat.” Diet has the ability to influence depression – it’s one of the many factors that have an impact on your mood. On a biological level, it is essential to include specific macronutrients and micronutrients in your diet as they affect the brain’s production of feel-good neurotransmitters (such as serotonin and dopamine) and reduction of stress hormones (i.e., cortisol). Therefore, consuming foods and drinks that highly consist of complex carbohydrates, ami

Updated: 2/5/2025 If You Lost Your Job and Feel Like a Failure You are Not Alone No one thinks about losing their job or transitioning into a different career, yet the reality of job loss and such an occurrence is very likely. You have a 50% chance of losing your job in a lifetime due to a layoff or being fired, which can greatly impact your sense of identity. Should you be stressed about employment options and how unemployment affects your emotional health? The main objecti

What is depression, and why is it so difficult for Asian Americans to seek mental health services? This a message for those who are afraid to seek help and those who would like to understand the nuances of being a minority. By: Eunice Ahn Quoted from Johns Hopkins Medicine, "depression is caused by an imbalance of brain chemicals. Other factors also play a role. It also tends to run in families. Life events or certain illnesses can trigger depression. It can also develop with

By Angel Merchan . When Anxiety Becomes a Problem There is a strong prevalence of people who suffer from anxiety in the United States; around 30% of people in the U.S. suffer from anxiety. Most people experience some form of anxiety occasionally; certain life circumstances can be very stressful. Doing a presentation in front of others, a job interview, or having a long airplane flight could cause someone to have anxiety. However, when anxiety symptoms start interfering with

Do you experience any of the following symptoms? Are you feeling on edge, wound up, or restless? Do you have a difficult time controlling feelings of worry? Are you having trouble falling asleep because your mind is flooded with automatic thoughts? Are you often experiencing a state of fear, panic, doom, or danger? Do you experience shortness of breath or breathing faster and more quickly than normal? Do you often experience sweating, tingling, or numbness in your hands or f