Equipped

Self-Esteem

Misogynistic Pop Music Can't Be Helping Girls' Self-Esteem

Ann Woo-Ming Park M.D. on October 27, 2023

When BTS' lead singer pivoted to explicit songs, it highlighted a disturbing trend in music that affects an existing crisis in women's mental health. Is there another way?

When BTS' lead singer pivoted to explicit songs, it highlighted a disturbing trend in music that affects an existing crisis in women's mental health. Is there another way?

Stress

3 Ways to Get Students Emotionally Equipped for College

Ann Woo-Ming Park M.D. on September 18, 2023

Levels of anxiety and depression are reaching record highs among college students. Here are some strategies that students (and adults) can use to manage everyday stress.

Levels of anxiety and depression are reaching record highs among college students. Here are some strategies that students (and adults) can use to manage everyday stress.

Imposter Syndrome

3 Practical Ways to Deal With Imposter Syndrome

Ann Woo-Ming Park M.D. on June 10, 2023

Dogged by critical internal thoughts about how you're doing? You're not alone. Here are three practical ways to get past imposter syndrome.

Dogged by critical internal thoughts about how you're doing? You're not alone. Here are three practical ways to get past imposter syndrome.

Cross-Cultural Psychology

The Michelle Yeoh Factor

Ann Woo-Ming Park M.D. on March 13, 2023

Here's how Michelle Yeoh's Oscar win represents a significant step in the journey towards equality and justice.

Here's how Michelle Yeoh's Oscar win represents a significant step in the journey towards equality and justice.

Teamwork

How Asian American Women Can Handle Conflict Effectively

Ann Woo-Ming Park M.D. on March 6, 2023

Can you go from conflict to collaboration?

Can you go from conflict to collaboration?

Career

Let's Talk About the Tiger Mom

Ann Woo-Ming Park M.D. on February 27, 2023

Here are some alternative paths for the Tiger Mom to consider today.

Here are some alternative paths for the Tiger Mom to consider today.

Therapy

Should I Start Therapy or Take an Antidepressant?

Ann Woo-Ming Park M.D. on February 6, 2023

How to weigh the pros and cons of each.

How to weigh the pros and cons of each.

Weaponized Incompetence

How Some Partners Try to Weaponize Incompetence

Ann Woo-Ming Park M.D. on January 30, 2023

How one couple got their relationship unstuck.

How one couple got their relationship unstuck.

Diet

What Anti-Inflammatory Foods Can Do for Your Mood

Ann Woo-Ming Park M.D. on January 23, 2023

Are you really what you eat? The answer, both physically and mentally, is yes.

Are you really what you eat? The answer, both physically and mentally, is yes.

Alcoholism

Should You Drink While Taking Antidepressants?

Ann Woo-Ming Park M.D. on January 16, 2023

Thinking of drinking while being treated for depression? You may want to re-think that.

Thinking of drinking while being treated for depression? You may want to re-think that.

SSRIs

7 Things You Should Know Before Starting Antidepressants

Ann Woo-Ming Park M.D. on January 9, 2023

Are you considering an antidepressant? Here are some key points to consider.

Are you considering an antidepressant? Here are some key points to consider.