September is Suicide Awareness Month! Did you know...
  • Medical students are 3x more depressed than their peers.
  • Medical residents face severe breakdowns, which only 7-8% of their peers face.
  • Suicide is up to 400% more likely for female doctors than the general population, compared to 130% for male physicians. 

Doctors Under the Radar (Doc U R) inaugural Physician Suicide Awareness Impact Summit (PSA.IS) Thursday, Sept 30th, 2021, 1 PM EST.  This virtual summit was for everyone, not just doctors! The summit was raw, real, relatable, and engaging! Participants learned actionable steps, heard poignant talks, and received expert insights on physician mental health.
What are some lessons that you've learned from that COVI(D) life? Venture Cafe Philly hosted a conversation with between Tiara Durham and I about how we manage our sanity and make sense of what has happened over the last 18 months.
During the pandemic, we have seen many health challenges and not just due to COVID! Many people have struggled with stress, isolation, mental issues, abuse, and more. Dr. Dee Stokes invited me to join her in helping others understand and learn how to fight against DIS-EASE of all kinds during her Health Awareness series this month. Watch the replay below!

Mental Health & Communities of Color

 On Tuesday, February 9th, I was on a panel with other therapists at Slippery Rock University where discussed mental health, the Black community and the benefits of going to therapy. Watch the replay below.

Targeted Self-Care: Redefining Your Approach to Healthy Living

If you missed the event on Targeted Self-Care hosted by Community Health Training Alliance, watch the replay below!

​Targeted Self-Care for Uniquely
​Stressful Times

Presenters
Valerie Daniel,
​PhD, LCSW
​Holly Sawyer,
​PhD, LPC, CAADC, NCC
On Wednesday, January 13th, Dr. Valerie Daniel, PhD, LCSW and I presented a webinar on Targeted Self-Care for Uniquely Stressful Times. We discussed:
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  • The PEMSS Model and targeted self-care.
  • Untargeted self-care patterns and blocks to implementing targeted self-care.
  • Intentional, targeted self-care routines with mindfulness.

Self-care is essential to maintain your physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual health.