(cw: abuse, sexual violence, trauma, drug use)

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HBO's The Idol was meant to be "a dark, twisted fairy tale about the music industry”, according to Abel Tesfaye, a musician known as The Weeknd and a co-creator and...

Hi, I'm Dr. Courtney! In this article, I provide my bi-weekly research summary on a topic I think may help others in some way. This week I focused on the Female Experience of Autism Spectrum Disorder. I read the research so you don't have...

"Winter" Depression... In the Summer

Lana Del Rey's song "Summertime Sadness" hits different when you're actually experiencing sadness in the summer. Most of us understand that darker and shorter days, colder weather, and less 'outdoor' time...

Hi, I'm Dr. Courtney! In this article, I provide my bi-weekly research summary on a topic I think may help others in some way. This week I focused on Adult Anxiety and the new USPS Task Force health recommendation. I read the research so you...

To Drink or Not To Drink?

The signs are everywhere: "Mommy needs her wine". "Save water, drink beer". "It's 5-o-clock somewhere". America is quite known for suggesting alcohol as a simple and quick fix for life's stressors. As an addiction expert...

In this article, I provide my bi-weekly research summary on a topic I think may help others in some way. This week I focused on ADHD and childhood maltreatment. I read the research so you don't have to 

Childhood Maltreatment and...

In this article, I provide my bi-weekly research summary on a topic I think may help others in some way. This week I focused on depression, borderline personality, and different types of emotional regulation. I read the research so you don't have...

Loneliness is a Public Health Crisis

On May 2, 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, issued an advisory that declared loneliness a public health crisis. That's right, loneliness is now considered a serious health problem that can have...