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Personal Story
06.18.2024
A Black or Biracial Woman's Mental Health Nightmare
I was diagnosed with depression and bipolar disorder at the age of 23. I went on to work for many years, marry, divorce, and have three children. And in my 30s I added anxiety and schizoaffective disorder to my mental health repertoire.
Personal Story
01.21.2025
There's Always a Rainbow, You Just Can't See
Substance abuse, psychosis, attempted suicides, anxiety and depression are just some of the things I have experienced in my life, but I always know that there's a rainbow that I just can't see. Through my 37 years of sobriety, going to therapy, and taking medication, I try to give back and help those who may be struggling with their sobriety and mental health by sponsoring and attending AA meetings, working as a Peer Support Specialist at Windhorse Community Services, offering professional speaking and through my music.
Blog post
09.09.2024
Managing Mental Health and Relationships in an Election Year
What we don’t often think about is how stress and anxiety can significantly increase during an election year and affect everyone’s mental health. Learn more about how to manage this stress and anxiety.
Blog post
01.09.2025
Moving Through Emetophobia: Rewiring Your Brain to Handle Life’s Ickiest Moments (Even During Norovirus Season)
Let’s face it: no one likes vomiting, but how do you know if your dislike of vomit has crossed into phobia territory? Read Dr. Kissen's blog to learn more about emetophobia and how to retrain your brain to see vomit as tolerable and not terrifying.