Racism has plagued America for centuries, making it impossible for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) to go about their lives unscathed. It can appear in many forms, and each takes a toll on mental health. The systemic racism in this country has caused disparities proven to affect all aspects of life – income, education, incarceration rates, healthcare access, and more.
In honor of Maternal Mental Health month, Tara Javidan, LCPC, CADC, has written an eye-opening blog post about maternal mental health and her own personal experience of becoming a mother during a pandemic.
The world is experiencing unprecedented times, where personal preferences, our outlets to decompress or express ourselves, and the seemingly normal activities that brought us joy—all have been stripped from us during a wave of uncertainty. The COVID-19 pandemic has hit us all, some harder than others. With uncertainty, comes fear, and with fear, comes feelings of isolation, sadness, frustration, and mental exhaustion.
New studies are now showing that Gabapentin has been a successful treatment for individuals who suffer from anxiety. The average timeline for effectiveness is about 3 weeks, but it could be sooner or later.
