From Both Sides of the Couch

A therapist reflects on her journey of mental illness and healing, and what lies ahead.

The Places Where Music Takes Me

Songs can evoke powerful memories and emotions.

Children's Mental Health Today Is Precarious

This past week, the New York Times published a series of articles about the mental health crisis among kids. Things are worse than most of us realized.

An Open Letter to Parents of Children with Mental Illness

I’m not a parent, but I was that child who terrified her parents with the severity of her mental illness.

The Art of Rejection

When I started writing, the very first piece I submitted was accepted to an anthology. Then the rejections started coming.

The Alarming Trend of Teens Self-Diagnosing BPD on TikTok

Teens on TikTok have been diagnosing themselves with borderline personality disorder, but anyone who thinks they have BPD should be evaluated by a professional.

Atypical Anorexia vs. Anorexia Nervosa

Having been recovered from anorexia for over 10 years, I’d never heard of atypical anorexia, until it recently came to my attention.

How Transference-Focused Psychotherapy Treats BPD

Transference-focused psychotherapy (TFP) played a huge part in my recovery.

Burnout Is a Big Deal

Burnout is a risk factor for, but not the same as, depression. Yet experiencing burnout doubles one's chance of having suicidal thoughts.

Do I Need to Go Back Into Therapy?

I was in the ICU last week for 3 days and the doctor said the symptoms I presented with may have been exacerbated by stress.

Imposter Syndrome Hits Home

A compliment leaves me feeling as though I’m faking it. Where does that reaction come from?

The 20th Anniversary of My Mother’s Death

March 6 will be 20 years since my mom passed away.

Marking National Eating Disorders Awareness Week

Having been on oral steroids for almost four months, and gaining weight because of it, my body and my weight have been very much on my mind.

Am I Resilient?

Recovering from anorexia, major depression, and BPD made me sure of one thing: I was resilient. But recent events have left me doubting my grit.

I’m Sharing My Birthday with the Super Bowl

On my fiftieth birthday, I was in the grips of anorexia. After my sixtieth, I took a fall. This year, I'm happy to take a backseat.

I’m Making Less Than I Was a Year Ago and Couldn’t Be Happier

Feeling more relaxed? Not dreading going to work every day? I'll take that trade-off.

I’m Embracing the Solo Movement and All It Has to Offer

There are many reasons why I never got married—one, of course, is my mental illness, but I also simply prefer living alone.

We Are Still Fighting the Stigma of Borderline Personality Disorder

Associations with the term "borderline personality disorder" have been stigmatizing. How is the psychiatric community tackling this issue?

I Spent My Childhood Surrounded by Cozy and Colorful Yarns

A Personal Perspective: My mom opened a needlepoint and knitting store in Queens, NY. The store, called “Idle Hands,” was a safe place to go after school.

My Health, Illness, and Support System

A personal perspective: How a question from a doctor prompted reflection.

I Am Book ‘Wrapt’

A Personal Perspective: I’ve always dreamt of having a house large enough to house a separate library. This room, reserved only for books would have floor-to-ceiling shelves and rolling ladders.