Love & Wisdom
Rethinking Mental Health Post-Pandemic
A new normal: increased awareness and reduced stigma
I am the one out of every five Americans who received mental-health care in the past year. I wouldn’t say that I’m proud of this fact, but I’m not at all embarrassed by it, either. In fact, I’m more sheepish about having high cholesterol than I am about the fact that I spend an hour every week talking to a therapist…
Beware The Amazon Scam
How to keep your account safe
Scammers are increasingly sending texts to Amazon customers pretending to be representatives of the company, and Amazon is warning shoppers to remain vigilant. The ruse is straightforward: Fraudsters try to trick customers into divulging personal information or clicking on malicious links designed to reveal account numbers and financial information. On its website, Amazon insists that…
Why This Love Is Blind Couple Partners With Seattle’s Yuzi
Bliss Poureetezadi and Zack Goytowski were so impressed with the postpartum care they received that they want to give an expectant mother the same opportunity
As a fan of the hit Netflix reality show Love Is Blind, Yuzi Care founder Stephiney Foley knew immediately who Bliss Poureetezadi and Zack Goytowski were. She also knew she could help them. As reported in People magazine last week, Seattle-area residents Poureetezadi and Goytowski became the first couple from the show to welcome a…
Psychedelic Psychotherapy
Researchers aim to capture the transformative and therapeutic potential of psychedelics in mental health treatment
Susan Kopka tried everything. Through trial and error with several different medications and treatment options, Kopka came to learn that her mental health struggles were treatment resistant, meaning her conditions didn’t respond well to conventional medications…
AI is here to stay. Its design shouldn’t leave kids behind.
Seattle Children’s Research Institute weighs the implications of AI in pediatric care
Seattle is at the forefront of the AI revolution, and while we don’t work in the technology industry, we see the promise for our field of pediatrics. AI is already shaping a new era in medical breakthroughs and…
Is Honesty the Best Policy in Relationships? Uh, Sometimes
All 'rules' have exceptions
I know that there is generally an ironclad sentiment that honesty is always best. But I would like to propose a reexamination of that “always” word. Because I think, no matter how much we all want to know the truth about everything, that the absolute truth is sometimes too brutal, and sometimes too destructive, to use or hear…
Sustainable Strands
Decoding clothing labels for chic and healthier fabric choices
When curating your wardrobe, paying close attention to clothing labels is a must. To ensure your outfits are stylish, sustainable, and durable, look for garments crafted from natural fibers such as cotton, silk, wool, linen, and cashmere. Clothes made from…
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