Day 76 – Somatic Symptom Disorder What is Somatic Symptom Disorder? Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD) is a mental health condition where a person experiences physical symptoms that cause real distress and disruption to daily life, even when medical tests cannot…
Day 75 – Substance Use Disorders & Dual Diagnosis When people talk about addiction, stereotypes often take over the conversation. We picture extremes: someone living on the streets, someone unable to function, someone entirely consumed by drugs or alcohol, but…
Day 74 – Sleep Disorders and Mental Health Sleep. It sounds so simple. We close our eyes, drift off, and let our body and mind recharge. Yet for millions of people, sleep is not simple at all. It is elusive,…
Day 73 – Neurocognitive Disorders & Dementia When me and my partner see her mom now, we walk into two worlds at once. One is her world – fragmentary, looping, familiar and unfamiliar all at once. The other is ours:…
Day 72 – Gaming Disorder & Digital Addiction When does healthy enjoyment of technology tip into something harmful? For many, gaming and digital use are fun, relaxing, and even social. For others, they become overwhelming, time-consuming, and life-limiting. Understanding the…
Day 71 – Postpartum Depression & Perinatal Mental Health 💌 A letter to a new parent – You are not alone Dear parent, if the joy you expected after birth feels tangled with fear, exhaustion and a quiet hardness you…
Day 70 – Adjustment Disorder Life throws curveballs we don’t always see coming. A job loss. A sudden move. The end of a relationship. Even joyful changes like becoming a parent, starting a new job, or moving to a new…
Day 69 – Panic Disorder Imagine suddenly feeling as though the ground beneath you has given way. Your heart pounds. Your chest tightens. You can’t catch your breath. You’re not in danger, yet your body insists you are. This is…
Day 68 – Phobias: Living with Intense Fear (Specific & Social Phobia) Imagine standing at the airport, ticket in hand, ready to fly to your best friend’s wedding. You’ve been planning this trip for months. But as the departure board…