From Memorial Health System July 14, 2022, started as a normal day for Durenda Clover. She was on summer break from her job as an elementary school teacher and spending time with her daughter, who was visiting. She was scheduled to go to Detroit with her daughter the next day, and then to Chicago to […]
By Mavis A. Creagh For many people, the pandemic caused additional stress, worry and fatigue. The number of individuals in Mississippi and nationwide who experienced mental health crises spiked tremendously. Certain demographics such as children, the elderly and those living with disabilities were at even greater risk of experiencing mental illness symptoms. Disaster, in whatever […]
By Laykin Register Anxious. Overwhelmed. Scared. Tired. Happy. Those are just some of the words that can describe becoming a mom. Those feelings can be heightened when it’s time to go back to work. I started a new work-from-home job one month after my baby was born, and I thought it would be so easy […]
Each year, one in five women in the United States has a mental health problem such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or an eating disorder. – American Psychiatric Association About 80 percent of people with eating disorders are women, which has the highest overall mortality rate of any mental illness. – Homewood Health Certain […]
If we have a troubling physical symptom, most of us will consult a doctor. But if we have a mental health problem, no matter how severe, relatively few of us will seek help. We’ll convince ourselves it’s “not that bad,” that it’s all in our head or that we’re just “being weak.” People in our […]
By Dr. Alisha Ware Many women consult their OB-GYN when they have questions about fertility. Often, patients want to be tested to see if they are fertile. Unfortunately, the actual test of fertility is trying to get pregnant; infertility is defined as attempting to get pregnant for a year without success. However, various risk factors […]
By Debra Jackson Mental health can become a full- time job if you allow it to take a toll on you. Have you ever found yourself combating inner negative thoughts and speaking them aloud? Well, you can fix that by “catching it, checking it and changing it.” When I was in training to be a […]
By Julie Vignes Your wedding cake is not only a centerpiece of your reception; it’s a reflection of your style and personality as a couple. Are you modern and avant-garde, or traditional and timeless? Fun and vibrant, or elegant and sophisticated? Rest assured there’s a wedding cake trend that suits you perfectly. Here are some […]
By Dr. Matthew Lewis As we head into spring, many people are feeling the effects of inactivity from the winter season and all the good holiday food we enjoyed. The warmer weather and sunshine are calling us outside, and some of us are looking to resume or begin a fitness routine. This can be a […]
Teaching is not for the faint of heart. Most of us would count it among the world’s toughest, but most rewarding, professions. Every day, educators across the Coast mold young minds and fill them with knowledge, giving them a significant role in shaping the future. What makes an outstanding teacher — qualities like empathy, enthusiasm, […]
