Mental Illness in America  

Health

How COVID-19 Changed the Landscape of Mental Health Care

Carlin Barnes, MD and Marketa Wills, MD, MBA on August 2, 2021

Mental health care in America will not be the same after the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are the reasons why.

Mental health care in America will not be the same after the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are the reasons why.

Relationships

How to Get a Loved One the Help They Deserve

Carlin Barnes, MD and Marketa Wills, MD, MBA on July 6, 2021

Do you have a loved one who has been depressed but is refusing help? What do should you do?

Do you have a loved one who has been depressed but is refusing help? What do should you do?

Anxiety

Coping with Anxiety

Carlin Barnes, MD and Marketa Wills, MD, MBA on June 3, 2021

Are you just anxious or do you actually have an anxiety disorder? Learn how to distinguish the difference.

Are you just anxious or do you actually have an anxiety disorder? Learn how to distinguish the difference.

Health

The Importance of Mental Health Awareness Month

Carlin Barnes, MD and Marketa Wills, MD, MBA on May 14, 2021

Each of us can play a part, whether big or small, in raising mental health awareness and thereby decreasing stigma. Here's why it's so important.

Each of us can play a part, whether big or small, in raising mental health awareness and thereby decreasing stigma. Here's why it's so important.

Chronic Pain

Coping with Chronic Pain

Carlin Barnes, MD and Marketa Wills, MD, MBA on April 5, 2021

Are you or someone you know in chronic pain? Here are ways to better cope and manage.

Are you or someone you know in chronic pain? Here are ways to better cope and manage.

Health

So What Is a Patient-Centered Medical Home Anyway?

Carlin Barnes, MD and Marketa Wills, MD, MBA on March 10, 2021

What you need to know about the Patient-Centered Medical Home and why it's good for the mental health of America.

What you need to know about the Patient-Centered Medical Home and why it's good for the mental health of America.

Mating

Dating During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Carlin Barnes, MD and Marketa Wills, MD, MBA on February 1, 2021

Are you single and wanting to be in a relationship? We explore healthy ways to attract the right relationship—even in the midst of a pandemic.

Are you single and wanting to be in a relationship? We explore healthy ways to attract the right relationship—even in the midst of a pandemic.

Stress

Living Life at Home

Carlin Barnes, MD and Marketa Wills, MD, MBA on January 4, 2021

In 2021, there's no place like home.

In 2021, there's no place like home.

Media

Social Media During the Time of COVID-19

Carlin Barnes, MD and Marketa Wills, MD, MBA on December 4, 2020

Have you been spending more time on social media during the COVID-19 period?

Have you been spending more time on social media during the COVID-19 period?

Coronavirus Disease 2019

How to Help Your Kids Cope With COVID-19 and the Holidays

Carlin Barnes, MD and Marketa Wills, MD, MBA on December 3, 2020

Are you having a hard time figuring out how to help your kids cope with the 2020 holiday season? Check out these important tips.

Are you having a hard time figuring out how to help your kids cope with the 2020 holiday season? Check out these important tips.

Health

An Entrepreneur's Guide to Navigating the Waters of 2020

Carlin Barnes, MD and Marketa Wills, MD, MBA on November 1, 2020

Self-care is important for everyone in 2020, but especially for the entrepreneur. Here's why.

Self-care is important for everyone in 2020, but especially for the entrepreneur. Here's why.

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Suicide prevention is more important now than ever. Here's why.

Bias

Courageous Conversations

Carlin Barnes, MD and Marketa Wills, MD, MBA on August 1, 2020

Our country is having a racial awakening. Should we be including our kids in this conversation?

Our country is having a racial awakening. Should we be including our kids in this conversation?

Stress

2020 Has Been Quite the Year for Us All

Carlin Barnes, MD and Marketa Wills, MD, MBA on July 1, 2020

How are you handling the unprecedented stress that 2020 has brought our way?

How are you handling the unprecedented stress that 2020 has brought our way?

Stress

Worried About Sending Your Child Back to School?

Carlin Barnes, MD and Marketa Wills, MD, MBA on June 6, 2020

Back to school can be a stressful transition every year for all families. But this year as we navigate a new normal, there's a new brand of stress.

Back to school can be a stressful transition every year for all families. But this year as we navigate a new normal, there's a new brand of stress.

Health

It's May! Do You Know What That Means?

Carlin Barnes, MD and Marketa Wills, MD, MBA on May 1, 2020

Learn about Mental Health Awareness Month and why it's important.

Learn about Mental Health Awareness Month and why it's important.

Is the global pandemic causing you to be fearful and anxious? You are not alone and here's what you can do about it.

Health

The Basics of Psychotherapy

Carlin Barnes, MD and Marketa Wills, MD, MBA on March 16, 2020

Why do people have so many misconceptions about therapy?

Why do people have so many misconceptions about therapy?

Play

It's More Than Child's Play

Carlin Barnes, MD and Marketa Wills, MD, MBA on February 24, 2020

Play is an important part of a toddler's normal development. But did you know just how important play is?

Play is an important part of a toddler's normal development. But did you know just how important play is?

Forgiveness

Making Self-Care a Priority

Carlin Barnes, MD and Marketa Wills, MD, MBA on January 1, 2020

Why is it so hard to stick to those resolutions? Give yourself permission to prioritize you.

Why is it so hard to stick to those resolutions? Give yourself permission to prioritize you.