Dr. Kim
I personally need sunshine to thrive. A sunny day gives me energy, motivation, and puts me in an overall positive mood. When it’s a gloomy or rainy day, I tend to have much less productivity and lack of energy. And after prolonged periods of gloominess, especially in the winter months, my overall mood can suffer. It’s common to feel this… Read More
Childhood depression has always existed and has been a prominent diagnosis among children as young as toddlerhood all the way to adolescents. But since the pandemic began and children have been forced to be socially isolated with limited escape mechanisms and coping skills they may have depended on in the past, I have personally and professionally seen depressive symptoms worsen… Read More
I was compensated by Med-IQ through an educational grant from Sanofi Genzyme and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals to write about the signs, symptoms, and treatments available for atopic dermatitis or eczema. All opinions are my own. My Experience with Eczema As someone who suffers from eczema, it is important for me to not only be on top… Read More
Did you know that your physical and nutritional health plays a large role in your mental health? And the choices you make toward your daily wellness routine can help your overall physical and emotional wellbeing? It’s true! As a licensed mental health provider, maintaining optimal wellness is imperative for me, my family, and my clients and I love sharing tips… Read More
As we find ourselves transitioning into a new year and learning from and honoring what we experienced last year, this blog is all about from barely surviving 2020 to thriving in 2021… The year 2020 will forever be remembered as a challenging year for many reasons. There were new obstacles we were forced to face, adjustments we had… Read More
This is a sponsored post. See full disclaimer at the bottom of the post. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I talk often about stress management. We are nine months into trying to survive and navigate an international pandemic and with the holidays in full swing, stress is at an all-time high right now. However, learning how to manage… Read More
Did your mental health survive 2020? Mental health is not just your state of mind, it’s your state of being. When quarantine first started and we were given stay at home orders, it actually felt somewhat of a novelty to me. It was terrifying and anxiety provoking since we knew so little and I was truly a little paranoid… Read More
Parenting is a difficult journey during normal circumstances and now parenting during a pandemic has forced us into an entirely new venture on how to cope and survive in the most stressful of times. To say the last six months have been stressful is an understatement. In fact, I believe stress has been at an all time maximum since the pandemic began… Read More
I have always loved running but never consider myself a runner. I ran track and field in high school but would never consider cross country. I ran sprints, not long distances. I ran because I had to practice, but I never ran for fun. But as I got older and started going to the gym in my 20’s, the treadmill… Read More
I was compensated by Med-IQ through an educational grant from Sanofi Genzyme and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals to write about the signs, symptoms, and treatments available for eczema/atopic dermatitis. All opinions are my own. My Eczema Story I never showed any eczema symptoms (less commonly known as atopic dermatitis, a type of eczema that is chronic with symptoms ranging from… Read More
