Christy Callahan, PMHNP-BC, NP
Understanding Gender Dysphoria
Gender dysphoria is a psychological term used to describe the distress or discomfort that can arise when an individual's gender identity...
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Christy Callahan, PMHNP-BC, NP
- Sep 13, 2023
- 1 min
National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. To ensure safety it’s important to include suicidal ideations or self-harm...
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Christy Callahan, PMHNP-BC, NP
- Sep 6, 2023
- 2 min
Why We Stress Eat
Stress can trigger emotional eating for several reasons, and these responses vary from person to person. Here are some of the key factors...
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Christy Callahan, PMHNP-BC, NP
- Aug 28, 2023
- 2 min
Recognizing the Early Signs of Antidepressant Effectiveness
When you're undergoing treatment for depression and are eager to ascertain whether the prescribed drugs are taking effect, it's important...
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Christy Callahan, PMHNP-BC, NP
- Aug 22, 2023
- 2 min
Experiencing Enjoyable Aromas Linked to Possible Enhancement in Memory
Inhaling a pleasant fragrance while asleep has been associated with a possible enhancement in memory, according to preliminary research. ...
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Christy Callahan, PMHNP-BC, NP
- Aug 17, 2023
- 4 min
Enhancing Mental Well-Being through Vitamins: Mental health goes beyond mere thoughts.
Surprisingly, the persistent symptoms of depression, anxiety, or obsessive behaviors that seem difficult to overcome might not solely...
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Christy Callahan, PMHNP-BC, NP
- Aug 15, 2023
- 2 min
Highest level of hopelessness in a decade: CDC data underscores struggles of American teenage girls.
America's young women are not OK: 3 in 5 teenage girls report persistent feelings of sadness, depression, or hopelessness, survey data...
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Christy Callahan, PMHNP-BC, NP
- Aug 15, 2023
- 3 min
Demystifying Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a complex mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings that...
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Christy Callahan, PMHNP-BC, NP
- Aug 13, 2023
- 0 min
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Christy Callahan, PMHNP-BC, NP
- Aug 11, 2023
- 2 min
How Practicing Gratitude Can Change Your Life
Gratitude is an emotion characterized by feelings of thankfulness and appreciation and encompasses a wide array of mental and physical...
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Christy Callahan, PMHNP-BC, NP
- Aug 11, 2023
- 3 min
Can Some Medications Make Depression More Difficult to Treat?
The vast majority of individuals undergoing treatment for major depressive disorder continue to report lingering depressive symptoms even...
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Christy Callahan, PMHNP-BC, NP
- Aug 10, 2023
- 3 min
Does working from home affect your mental health?
Working from home has become increasingly popular since the pandemic started. It certainly has its fair share of perks. However,...
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Christy Callahan, PMHNP-BC, NP
- Oct 5, 2022
- 1 min
Coping With Anxiety
Whether we are diagnosed with an anxiety disorder or not, our anxiety will always come and go. Breathing techniques can bring them down...
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Christy Callahan, PMHNP-BC, NP
- Apr 12, 2020
- 1 min
Does stress have you down? Pick yourself back up!
Fear and anxiety can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Signs of stress can include: Fear and worry about...
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