Sarah Sheppard

Nov 5, 2024 | inhersight.com | Sarah Sheppard

You don’t have to be at your breaking point—or on the verge of burnout—to take time off. In fact, it’s better to step away from work before this happens. “If you wait until you are at a point of burnout to take care of your mental health, you are waiting until you are flooded with the effects of burnout and exhaustion, which requires more time to recover,” says mental health counselor GinaMarie Guarino.

Oct 25, 2024 | steepedinwellness.substack.com | Sarah Sheppard

A deep dive into women’s health and mental health. We’re covering everything from fibroids and heart disease to infertility and postpartum anxiety. You can expect to receive personal stories, up-to-date news and research, as well as Q&As with industry experts. Before diving into Steeped in Wellness, here are some things to keep in mind:“Wellness” is a very broad (and often misused) term. It refers to the holistic and active pursuit of living a healthy and fulfilling life.

Sep 23, 2024 | verywellmind.com | Sarah Sheppard

Childhood mood disorders are mental health conditions that affect a child's emotional state. When a child is experiencing a mood disorder, they will likely have thoughts and feelings that are intense, persistent, and hard to manage. These go beyond mad moods or occasional temper tantrums. An estimated 14.3% of children, ages 13 to 18, have a mood disorder, and an estimated 11.2% have severe impairment. Mood disorders are also prevalent in approximately 38% of ADHD patients.

Aug 22, 2024 | inhersight.com | Sarah Sheppard

More and more companies are recognizing and celebrating neurodiversity in the workplace, understanding that neurodivergence—which refers to the variation in human brains and embraces the different ways that people think, process, and focus—can be a superpower. even suggests that teams with neurodivergent workers are 30 percent more productive than those without them. Considering the strengths that many neurodivergent people possess, this isn’t surprising.

Jul 31, 2024 | verywellmind.com | Sarah Sheppard

The way we sleep speaks volumes about our well-being. Not being able to fall asleep, sleeping too much, or waking up multiple times throughout the night can impact your mental health or could be a sign of a mental health issue. “The brain recharges and does a fair amount of emotional and memory processing at night,” says Alex Dimitriu, MD, founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine, who considers sleep to be a vital sign, along with blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration.