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When Sh*t Happens and Sucking It Up Becomes a Struggle (part two): Mental Health Benefits, Burnout, and Knowing When to Rest
Christine Aman MBA, MSN, APRN, NP-c Sometimes, life just hits hard. Plans unravel, people disappoint, and circumstances change faster than we can prepare. In our previous blog post, we talked about how “sh*t happens,” and how there’s genuine mental strength in simply sucking it up and pushing through. That initial grit—the decision to keep showing…
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The Silent Weight of Apathy — Understanding, Feeling, and Overcoming the Numbness
Christine Aman MBA, MSN, APRN, NP-c “I don’t care.” It sounds harmless—just three words. But when those words become your default reaction to life, it’s not laziness or moodiness—it’s apathy. And it can be insidious. What Is Apathy? Apathy is more than just a lack of interest or motivation. It’s a draining numbness, a dulling…
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Maternal Depression and Anxiety
Christine Aman MBA, MSN, APRN, NP-c Maternal depression and anxiety are common mental health conditions that can affect women during pregnancy (prenatal) and after childbirth (postpartum). These conditions impact emotional, physical, and behavioral well-being and can interfere with a mother’s ability to care for herself and her baby. Maternal mental health conditions are very common.…