Last week every osteopathic medical school celebrated mental health week. Approximately 400 physians commit suicide every single year. That is one an eye-opening, yet extremely saddening statistic. Part of being a physician and a medical student is putting your sanity first. Even though it is easy said, it is something I even struggle to practice […]
Taking a Mental and Physical Break
It’s okay to forget about your obligations for a bit and just detox from life! During my month-long holiday trip in Colombia, South America, this is exactly what I did. It was so refreshing to forget the stressors of my life for a bit, and just enjoy/explore a beautiful new place and culture. I spent […]
Participating in a Unique Meditation Experience
This past November, I had the opportunity to participate in a meditation and relaxation session hosted by Meris Gebhardt on Merck Manuals page through a Facebook Live. This was an extremely interesting event, because prior to this I had never tried this method of meditation. A common problem I have faced is not being able […]
