Blog – Medens Health

Are You Trauma Dumping?

It's natural to seek comfort in others when navigating stress, anxiety, or worry. It’s good to have a support system, and sharing and unburdening yourself can be very beneficial. However, it's crucial to recognize the fine line between a healthy vent and what's known as trauma dumping.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

March 21, 2024

How to Fight With Your Partner

Disagreements are inevitable in any relationship - they’re part of sharing your life with another person. It's not the absence of conflict that determines the health of a relationship, but how that conflict is handled. It can be difficult to argue constructively, especially if your feelings are hurt and emotions are running high, but there are language and tactics you can work on incorporating to help your arguments strengthen your bond rather than weaken it.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

March 14, 2024

How Big Is the Spectrum? The Rise in Self-Diagnoses of ASD

The rise of social media has brought mental health into the spotlight, increasing visibility and awareness around conditions like Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This wealth of awareness and information has led to a new trend: more and more people are identifying with mental health labels, including ASD, and diagnosing themselves based on content they encounter online.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

March 7, 2024

Supporting Our Heroes: Understanding Veterans' Mental Health

Navigating the transition from military to civilian life presents unique challenges for veterans, especially in the realm of mental health. The invisible scars of deployment can affect veterans' well-being long after their service has ended. Unfortunately, a significant number of veterans encounter difficulties in accessing the mental health care they need.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

February 29, 2024

Parenting with Mental Illness

Parenting is an immensely rewarding journey that comes with its own set of challenges, even more so for individuals with a mental health condition. However, with the right support and intentional strategies, those dealing with mental health conditions can and do thrive as loving, effective parents.

Erin Kerns Vazquez

February 22, 2024

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