Happiness Is a State of Mind

Burnout

The Reality of Physician Burnout

Kristen Fuller, M.D. on June 17, 2022

Physicians have experienced feelings of burnout for decades; however, it wasn’t until the past ten years or so that we are now talking about this issue on many different platforms.

Physicians have experienced feelings of burnout for decades; however, it wasn’t until the past ten years or so that we are now talking about this issue on many different platforms.

Health

Mental Health Among Mental Health Practitioners

Kristen Fuller, M.D. on April 21, 2022

Mental health professionals are supposed to be the "healthy" ones, the healers, while patients are the ones who are ill and need to be healed.

Mental health professionals are supposed to be the "healthy" ones, the healers, while patients are the ones who are ill and need to be healed.

Chronic Pain

Addressing Legitimate Pain: CDC's New Opioid Guidelines

Kristen Fuller, M.D. on April 1, 2022

Often lost in the opioid overdose statistics and the fight against opioid addiction are millions of chronic pain patients who cannot get adequate pain relief.

Often lost in the opioid overdose statistics and the fight against opioid addiction are millions of chronic pain patients who cannot get adequate pain relief.

Health

How Creating a Sense of Purpose Can Impact Your Mental Health

Kristen Fuller, M.D. on March 7, 2022

A common misunderstanding about purpose is that it is exquisite and significant. Purpose can be as simple as bringing happiness to someone you love or taking care of your child.

A common misunderstanding about purpose is that it is exquisite and significant. Purpose can be as simple as bringing happiness to someone you love or taking care of your child.

Health

Long COVID and Mental Health

Kristen Fuller, M.D. on February 21, 2022

Four in 10 Americans say that worry and stress related to the threat of COVID-19 have played a negative role in their mental health, and long-terms effects may be here to stay.

Four in 10 Americans say that worry and stress related to the threat of COVID-19 have played a negative role in their mental health, and long-terms effects may be here to stay.

Health

Stigmatizing Language in Mental Health and Addiction

Kristen Fuller, M.D. on January 18, 2022

Stigmatizing language is one of the many barriers to seeking treatment for a substance use or mental health disorder, as many do not want to be “labeled.”

Stigmatizing language is one of the many barriers to seeking treatment for a substance use or mental health disorder, as many do not want to be “labeled.”

Friends

Exploring the Differences Between Male and Female Friendships

Kristen Fuller, M.D. on December 24, 2021

Does the saying, "Men are from Mars, and women are from Venus," apply to friendships as well?

Does the saying, "Men are from Mars, and women are from Venus," apply to friendships as well?

Chronic Pain

Differentiating Fibromyalgia, Depression, and CFS

Kristen Fuller, M.D. on December 23, 2021

Fibromyalgia, depression, and chronic fatigue syndrome are all very different “invisible” disorders but share similar underlying symptoms.

Fibromyalgia, depression, and chronic fatigue syndrome are all very different “invisible” disorders but share similar underlying symptoms.

Depression

The Relationship Between Diabetes and Depression

Kristen Fuller, M.D. on December 23, 2021

The relationship between diabetes and depression is not new, but recently, researchers and primary care providers have been paying closer attention to this correlation.

The relationship between diabetes and depression is not new, but recently, researchers and primary care providers have been paying closer attention to this correlation.

Gratitude

Five Minute Morning Habits To Bring Focus To Your Day

Kristen Fuller, M.D. on October 15, 2021

Getting out of bed should never be dreadful. What if we all adopted a few five-minute morning routines that made getting out of bed an exciting start to our day?

Getting out of bed should never be dreadful. What if we all adopted a few five-minute morning routines that made getting out of bed an exciting start to our day?

Health

Ten Things Your Therapists Want You To Know 

Kristen Fuller, M.D. on September 16, 2021

Many individuals do not struggle with mental health or substance use disorders and go to therapy to resolve relationship issues or personal dilemmas to become a better person.

Many individuals do not struggle with mental health or substance use disorders and go to therapy to resolve relationship issues or personal dilemmas to become a better person.

When a loved one dies by suicide, your life most likely will be turned upside down. Walking through this dark period can be incredibly hard but there is hope and light.

Bipolar Disorder

Living with Bipolar Disorder

Kristen Fuller, M.D. on September 3, 2021

"Before I was diagnosed by my former psychiatrist, I experienced intense mood swings and, retrospectively, extreme overreactions to everyday situations..."

"Before I was diagnosed by my former psychiatrist, I experienced intense mood swings and, retrospectively, extreme overreactions to everyday situations..."

Relationships

Why It's So Important for Couples to Talk About Their Values

Kristen Fuller, M.D. on August 9, 2021

How to talk about core values early in a relationship.

How to talk about core values early in a relationship.

When we become stressed or when our brain becomes “foggy,” we have a hard time recalling our memory and we often become worried that “we are losing our minds."

You can hear sounds and words without having to listen or focus on what you are hearing. Hearing without listening is an example of the common phrase “in one ear and out the other”

Domestic Violence

Abuse Is More Than Just Physical

Kristen Fuller, M.D. on July 3, 2021

Defining the different types of abuse, including verbal, physical, sexual, financial, elder, child, and domestic.

Defining the different types of abuse, including verbal, physical, sexual, financial, elder, child, and domestic.

Stress

The Importance of Healthy Food: The Gut-Brain Axis

Kristen Fuller, M.D. on June 28, 2021

When we deplete our bodies of wholesome calories and nutrients, we are starving our brains. On top of the emotional and mental wreckage, we are also harming our bodies.

When we deplete our bodies of wholesome calories and nutrients, we are starving our brains. On top of the emotional and mental wreckage, we are also harming our bodies.

Diet

The Importance of Healthy Food: Dieting vs. Lifestyle Change

Kristen Fuller, M.D. on June 21, 2021

We overeat, we skip meals, we binge eat, we only eat snacks, we indulge in greasy food, we cut out carbohydrates and sugar, we stop eating, we only eat fruits and veggies...

We overeat, we skip meals, we binge eat, we only eat snacks, we indulge in greasy food, we cut out carbohydrates and sugar, we stop eating, we only eat fruits and veggies...

Appetite

The Importance of Healthy Food

Kristen Fuller, M.D. on June 9, 2021

Healthy foods feed your body and your brain. Growing up with a parent who prioritizes whole foods and nourishment can help kids realize this.

Healthy foods feed your body and your brain. Growing up with a parent who prioritizes whole foods and nourishment can help kids realize this.