Dr. Melanie Watt2 min readThe Struggle is Real--Twice Our bodies get into habits when it comes to managing stress. Some of those habits are programmed into our DNA before we're even born. ...
Dr. Melanie Watt1 min readEmotional EnduranceWe can't avoid the ups and downs in life, but we can develop stamina for navigating them. Much of what interferes with maintaining inner...
Dr. Melanie Watt2 min readNever Waste Your PainWhen we encounter something difficult in our lives, we naturally go into fix-it mode--whether the pain is physical or emotional, our...
Dr. Melanie Watt1 min readWhen Forgiveness Isn't PossibleSome damage is irreparable. Trust may be shattered, a sense of safety destroyed, or hope becomes too dangerous to keep alive. We treat...
Dr. Melanie Watt2 min readAntidepressants and WomenMedications are an important part of mental health treatment for many patients. The New York Times published an article about...
Dr. Melanie Watt1 min readThe Gift of EmpathyCleveland Clinic published this video on the importance of empathy in healthcare: I am consistently in awe of my patients’ lives. Their...
Dr. Melanie Watt1 min readWhat's my Ikigai?Ikigai ( 生き甲斐 ) is a Japanese concept meaning "life purpose"-- and it involves more than just knowing what you're good at. The Role of...