Happiness Is a State of Mind

Insights on Wellness and Recovery.

Kristen Fuller, M.D.

How to Stay Happy Around Negative People

“We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.” –Abraham Lincoln

Six Simple Daily Tips to Live a Successful Life

Yes, there are actually things you can do to ensure your day is set up to be more successful and more productive from the moment you wake up!

Surviving the Wilderness: Finding the Courage to Stand Alone

“Do not think you can be brave with your life and your work and never disappoint anyone. It doesn’t work that way” —Oprah

The Importance of Female Friendships Among Women

According to an oncology study, women with early-stage breast cancer were four times more likely to die from cancer if they didn't have very many friends.

The Recipe for Healthy and Long-Lasting Friendships

“A day without a friend is like a pot without a single drop of honey left inside.” ~Winnie the Pooh

JOMO: The Joy of Missing Out

JOMO is the emotionally intelligent antidote to FOMO.

Does Size Really Matter? Not When It Comes to Clothing

“It is so hard to find hiking pants that fit in the rear end and thigh areas … not all women hikers are tiny and fit! … We need clothes for all shapes/sizes.” –Allie Elder

The Other Side of Racism

Fighting racism with racism can destroy people.

Why Suicide Hotlines Alone Are Not Enough

The solutions are more complicated.

The Effects of the Border Crisis: Childhood Neglect and RAD

"Separating children from their parents contradicts everything we stand for as pediatricians, protecting and promoting children’s health."

Common Myths About Suicide Debunked

“If they tell you that she died of sleeping pills you must know that she died of a wasting grief, of a slow bleeding at the soul.” —Clifford Odets

True Words From A Suicide Survivor

"Did you really want to die? No one commits suicide because they want to die. Then why do they do it? Because they want to stop the pain". -Tiffanie DeBartolo

Toxic Relationships and Their Relation to Eating Disorders

“Affection is when you see someone’s strengths; love is when you accept someone’s flaws.” – One Day

The Scale at the Doctor’s Office: The Decision Is Yours

“I won’t let a number on a scale own me.”

Overcoming the Aftermath of Leaving a Toxic Relationship

Release the toxic and infectious spreaders of misery. Awaken from the hallucinations, take back your heart, and reclaim your self-esteem.

Personality Traits of Those Who Overcome Eating Disorders

“In any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth or to step back into safety.” – Abraham Maslow

May is Mental Health Month: #4Mind4Body

“Maybe we all have darkness inside of us and some of us are better at dealing with it than others.” ― Jasmine Warga, My Heart and Other Black Holes

Feminism: Changing the Way Our Society Views Women

"Teach your daughters to worry less about fitting into glass slippers and more about shattering glass ceilings"

National School Walk Out: Ditch Day or Freedom of Speech?

On Wednesday, March 14, 2018, hundreds of thousands of elementary, junior high and high school students walked out of their classrooms in a protest to symbolize gun violence.

Spring Cleaning Your Relationships: Re-Assessing Friendships

"There comes a time when you have to stop jumping oceans for people who wouldn't jump puddles for you."

Mindfulness: Just Another Health Crazed Fad?

Mindfulness is sadly being used as a substitute to treat real, physical pain; especially in women who are known to underreport pain. Being present does not take away somatic pain.

Checking into Heartbreak Motel: Broken Heart Syndrome

"The best way to heal a broken heart, it turns out, is to find a way to move past the hurt". -Mary Kay Andrews

Weight Watchers Targeting Teens to Lose Weight

“Sexy is not a size, every calorie is not a war, your body is not a battleground. Your value is not measured in pounds."

Therapist's Corner: When to Refer for Eating Disorders

Avoidance of talking about the food component is avoidance of what is needed to fully recover.

Valentine's Day: The Real Truth Behind the Hearts and Candy

Ironically, the history of Valentine’s Day isn’t exactly romantic; in fact, this lovesick holiday has some very dark and twisted history.

Volunteering: The Most Humbling Selfish Act of Kindness

“Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.” ― H. Jackson Brown Jr.

6 Tips to Practice on a First Date

"Let us always meet each other with smile, for the smile is the beginning of love"—Mother Teresa

How to Talk to Your Children About Food in a Healthy Manner

The goal is a positive, open-minded approach, while giving kids options to choose their own food and to learn the nutritious value of what they eat.

Are We Allowing Social Media to Dictate Our Happiness?

“A fixation with connecting with 'friends' online comes with the risk of disconnection with friends waiting for you to be present in the offline world.”

How a Man's Best Friend Is More Than Just a Companion

Dog therapy may make the world a better place, one lick at a time.

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