Mental Health Blog
Lessons in Resillience from a Runners Fall
It was just another day on autopilot, following my usual running route. One foot in front of the other, gliding through the motions — until my shoelace betrayed me. One moment, I was cruising along; the next, I was in slow-motion, arms flailing, the ground rushing up...
The Power of Change: How Life’s Transitions Shape Us
Embracing Life’s Changes When I moved from Kenya to Wisconsin, it was one of the biggest transitions of my life. Everything was new—the culture, the climate, the people. Leaving behind the familiar was difficult, and there were moments of doubt and uncertainty about...
I Help Connect Dots for a Living: A PMHNP’s Guide to Mental Health
Many times, people ask me, "What do you do as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)?" I like to explain it this way: I help people understand and improve their mental health by connecting the dots. Imagine mental health as a picture made up of...
The Power of Dreams: What Are Your Dreams for 2024 and beyond?
A few days ago, I was out in the store, and to my surprise, Halloween decorations were already on the shelves—and even Christmas items were on display! It was a strange reminder that 2024 is almost done. Time moves fast, and before we know it, a new year will be upon...