Blog – Medens Health

The Mental Load

The mental load is an invisible weight carried by many, particularly those managing households and families. It encompasses the cognitive burden of planning, organizing, and emotionally navigating various responsibilities.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

December 28, 2023

How to Build Emotional Resilience

If you find that a negative interaction can strip you of your motivation for the day, or that a stressful event causes you to spiral into endless anxiety, you may need to work on your emotional resilience.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

December 21, 2023

Should You Really Forgive and Forget?

When you’ve been hurt by someone, forgiving them can feel like a huge sacrifice - and all for their benefit. However, holding on to hurt and anger has been proven to be detrimental to both our physical and mental health.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

December 14, 2023

Embracing Boredom: The Surprising Benefits for Your Child's Development

Today’s parents are highly involved, and many feel an obligation to fill every moment of their child’s time with activities structured towards learning, bonding, and emotional development. However, allowing boredom is essential to your child's development.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

December 7, 2023

The Four Types of Communication Responses

The way we communicate has a large impact on our personal relationships, career, and daily lives. If your communication response is less than healthy, it can affect your ability to form and maintain healthy relationships.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

November 30, 2023

Single at the Thanksgiving Table?

Being single around the holidays can mean your dinner table feels more like an FBI interrogation. Here are some tips for singles at the thanksgiving table.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

November 22, 2023

Navigating Suicidal Ideation

Life has its ups and downs, and during the darker times, it's not uncommon to have distressing thoughts. But what if those thoughts take a more severe turn and you find yourself grappling with suicidal ideation?

Erin Kerns Vazquez

November 16, 2023