Blog – Medens Health

The Mental Health Impact of Being Trans

Living as a transgender person comes with a unique set of mental health challenges caused by both internal and external factors. Understanding these challenges is the first step towards supporting the trans people in your life and fostering a more inclusive and supportive environment for the transgender community as a whole.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

February 15, 2024

What is Covert Narcissism?

The term “narcissist,” makes most people think of someone who is self-absorbed, assertive, and aggressive in establishing their dominance and superiority. But there is a more subtle and insidious form of narcissism known as covert narcissism that it pays to be aware of.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

February 8, 2024

What are Dissociative Disorders?

Dissociative disorders are a complex group of mental health conditions that significantly impact a person's memory, identity, emotions, perception, behavior, and sense of self. This can severely disrupt every aspect of mental functioning, leading to significant difficulties in daily life

Erin Kerns Vazquez

February 1, 2024

When Your Partner Won’t Get Help

A significant other who suffers from issues like anxiety, depression, anger, or poor boundaries can’t show up in the relationship like you wish they could, and this can be a source of frustration and heartbreak. Fortunately, there are pragmatic steps you can take to navigate this situation and provide support for both yourself and your partner.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

January 25, 2024

Breaking Generational Trauma

If you think of trauma simply as impacting one person, you may be surprised to learn that it can echo down the generations of a family tree. It manifests in patterns of behavior, beliefs, and even in unspoken words reaching back through family histories. It’s a painful inheritance, but one that can be broken with awareness and intention.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

January 18, 2024

High-Functioning Depression

While not formally recognized as an official diagnosis, the term "high-functioning depression" is used to describe individuals who can conceal their struggles with depression, allowing them to function normally in their daily lives. While they might actively engage in social activities, meet expectations at work, and claim to be fine, inside they are experiencing feelings of sadness, hopelessness, inadequacy, guilt, safe-hatred, and/or emptiness.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

January 11, 2024

Overwhelm Paralysis

Overwhelm paralysis is a vicious cycle that can significantly impact mental health and daily functioning. Many people experiencing this phenomenon judge themselves for being “lazy” or “undisciplined,” but it's not that simple.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

January 4, 2024