My Child is Hyperactive. Does he Have ADHD?
October is ADHD Awareness Month. Let us take this opportunity to improve our understanding of this condition. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a syndrome of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. In [...]
To be Indian, but Not Too Indian: The Impact of Immigration on Cultural Identity
Immigration involves many changes and losses. Like a baby learning to navigate its surroundings for the first time, migrants find themselves similarly re-learning how to live in their host country. [...]
Bully, Victim, or Bystander – You can Stop Bullying
On Stop Bullying Day today, it is important to understand bullying. We all must recall that “You never look good making someone else look bad.” According to the CDC and [...]
Taking Care of our LGBTQ+ Community
The COVID-19 pandemic has placed a spotlight on the systemic discrimination and health disparities impacting certain minorities in the U.S. While Black and certain Brown communities have appropriately been at [...]
Challenges for University Students During COVID-19
Many of us recall our college experience as a time of being carefree. Working in University Mental Health, I have seen this landscape change dramatically. As the COVID-19 pandemic wreaks [...]
No Escape – Domestic Violence During COVID 19 Pandemic
The new rules imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic have created challenges for women and children in abusive relationships. Home is often not the safest place for them. Amongst South Asians [...]