More Than Just a Bad Day: Are You Stressed or Clinically Depressed?
By: Mathew Kunnath John, MSW, MPhil More Than Just a Bad Day: Are You Stressed or Clinically Depressed? We’ve all said it or heard someone say it: “I had such a stressful day, I’m so depressed.” In our everyday language, we often use the word “depressed” to describe feelings of sadness, frustration, or being overwhelmed […]
From Tantrums to Disorders: A Parent’s Guide to Differentiating Childhood Behavior
By: Mathew Kunnath John, MSW, MPhil From Tantrums to Disorders: A Parent’s Guide to Differentiating Childhood Behavior As a parent, you’ve likely seen it all: the public toddler tantrum, the defiant preschooler, the moody teenager. These challenging moments are often a normal, healthy part of growing up as kids learn to test boundaries and find […]
The Effect is Magical, But It’s Pure Biology: How Exercise Rewires Your Brain for Happiness
By: Mathew Kunnath John, MSW, MPhil The Effect is Magical, But It’s Pure Biology: How Exercise Rewires Your Brain for Happiness We’ve all heard the advice: “Feeling stressed? Go for a run!” or “Anxious? Hit the gym.” For many, this sounds like a platitude, an oversimplified solution to a complex problem. How can […]
Yoga, Meditation, and Your Mental Health: A Powerful Ally, But Is It Enough?
By: Mathew Kunnath John MSW, MPhil In our quest for mental wellness, the ancient practices of Yoga, Meditation, and Tai Chi have surged in popularity. Walk into any wellness space, and you’ll hear talk of their profound benefits for calming the mind and soothing the soul. It leads to a critical question: Can […]
Beyond the Myth of a “Cure”: Why Recovery is the True Goal in Mental Health
By: Mathew Kunnath John MSW, MPhil When we catch the flu or break a bone, our goal is simple and clear: we want a cure. We want the virus eradicated, the bone fully mended, and our bodies returned to their pre-illness state. This model of care—identifying a problem and eliminating it completely—is the bedrock […]
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Beyond Belief: Spirits, ghosts, and the Science of Mental Health
By: Mathew Kunnath John MSW, MPhil Have you ever heard someone describe erratic behavior or profound sadness as the work of a restless spirit or a malevolent force? Across cultures and throughout history, supernatural explanations for human suffering have been a common way to make sense of the mysterious and frightening aspects of the […]
High-Functioning Anxiety: The Silent Struggle of Achievers
ADHD or just active?
By: Mathew Kunnath John MSW, MPhil “Your child is a force of nature. A whirlwind of energy, creativity, and chaos. But in the quiet moments after a long day, when you’re navigating the scattered toys and the unfinished homework, a thought might creep in, fueled by well-meaning advice and late-night searches: ‘Could it be […]
The Unspoken Curriculum: Why Mental Health Education is Essential for Today’s Adolescents
By: Lopsang Dinchen Lama, MA, MPhil In an increasingly complex world, the mental well-being of teenagers and young adults is a topic we can no longer afford to overlook. Providing comprehensive mental health education is not just beneficial; it’s a fundamental necessity. When adolescents are equipped with the language to understand their own […]
