Sara E. Gorman

1 month ago | psychologytoday.com | Sara E. Gorman |Jack Gorman

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) can be life-saving medications. They can alter the course of someone’s life by managing the often debilitating symptoms of anxiety and/or depression. They don’t work for everyone, and some people have to discontinue them due to adverse side effects, but for those for whom they work well and cause minimal side effects, they can be transformational.

2 months ago | psychologytoday.com | Sara E. Gorman |Jack Gorman

We often hear that people hate uncertainty. While this is generally true, it probably does not apply in every situation. People tend to hate uncertainty in their personal lives, but when there is uncertainty on a public matter, such as a disease threat, they want to know about it. Recent research has suggested that being told that something is uncertain can build trust.

Dec 29, 2024 | thosenerdygirls.substack.com | Sara E. Gorman

As 2024 comes to a close, we’re sharing some of this year’s highlights and asking for your urgent support as we begin 2025. Thanks to our supporters, Those Nerdy Girls:Welcomed New Voices: We trained three writing cohorts this year, including recent cohort members from Sierra Leone, Brazil, and experts focused on health equity, just to name a few.

Dec 25, 2024 | thosenerdygirls.substack.com | Sara E. Gorman

As the year draws to a close, we want to take a moment to reflect on the progress we've made—and the challenges that still lie ahead. At Those Nerdy Girls, we work hard to bring you reliable, evidence-based health information that empowers individuals to make informed decisions in an uncertain world.

Nov 30, 2024 | qoshe.com | Sara E. Gorman

Aa Aa Aa - A + In discussions about misinformation, it is common to see certain topics covered, such as vaccines and reproductive health. While this makes sense because there is a lot of misinformation about these topics, often left out of the discussion is misinformation about mental health. While it may seem like less of a problem compared to rampant anti-vaccine ideology, misinformation about mental health is both prevalent and harmful.