mental health Archives - San Antonio Woman https://sawoman.com/tag/mental-health/ San Antonio Magazine For Women to Connect, Inspire and Encourage the Women of San Antonio Thu, 20 Nov 2025 22:24:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://sawoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/cropped-woman-ico-32x32.jpg mental health Archives - San Antonio Woman https://sawoman.com/tag/mental-health/ 32 32 Finding Light in the Dark https://sawoman.com/2025/11/finding-light-in-the-dark/ https://sawoman.com/2025/11/finding-light-in-the-dark/#respond Sat, 01 Nov 2025 18:41:27 +0000 https://sawoman.com/?p=29509     Understanding and Overcoming Seasonal Depression By Sunita Punjabi, PhD   As we approach the holiday season, there are a couple of things to keep in mind to chase away the holiday blues. The majority of seasonal depression can be attributed to unmet expectations and excessive meaning-making on the part of the brain. It’s […]

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]]> https://sawoman.com/2025/11/finding-light-in-the-dark/feed/ 0 Menopause and Mental Health https://sawoman.com/2025/09/menopause-and-mental-health/ https://sawoman.com/2025/09/menopause-and-mental-health/#respond Tue, 02 Sep 2025 02:25:52 +0000 https://sawoman.com/?p=29415     Lifting the Mask on Menopause and Mental Health By M. Jeanette Quiroga, MD   They called it “the change of life.” My mother and her sisters whispered about it while fanning themselves with dish towels and magazines. They joked about the hot flashes, the forgetfulness, and the exhaustion, and as a teenager in […]

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]]> https://sawoman.com/2025/09/menopause-and-mental-health/feed/ 0 25 Ways to Love Yourself https://sawoman.com/2025/09/25-ways-to-love-yourself/ https://sawoman.com/2025/09/25-ways-to-love-yourself/#respond Tue, 02 Sep 2025 02:03:36 +0000 https://sawoman.com/?p=29407 By Michelli Ramon   I love a good list. Lists are a bridge over rough water; a way to make the often complex machinations of life a tiny bit simpler. So much to do, so little time in the day, even simple things start to weigh heavily on our hearts.   I’m a psychotherapist for […]

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]]> https://sawoman.com/2025/09/25-ways-to-love-yourself/feed/ 0 Cover Woman Ashley Sacriste https://sawoman.com/2025/07/cover-woman-ashley-sacriste/ https://sawoman.com/2025/07/cover-woman-ashley-sacriste/#respond Tue, 01 Jul 2025 19:31:49 +0000 https://sawoman.com/?p=29096   Trials to Triumphs   By Michelle Vasquez  |  Photography by Suzanne Pack     From the time she was a young girl, Ashley Sacriste envisioned herself wearing a white coat, leading a hospital, and making a difference in people’s lives. She dreamed of becoming a doctor and leading a medical center, believing deeply in […]

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]]> https://sawoman.com/2025/07/cover-woman-ashley-sacriste/feed/ 0 Brain Science and Female Hormones https://sawoman.com/2025/03/brain-science-and-female-hormones/ https://sawoman.com/2025/03/brain-science-and-female-hormones/#comments Sat, 01 Mar 2025 22:43:04 +0000 https://sawoman.com/?p=28832   How They Shape Mood, Cognition, and Well-Being By Sunita Punjabi, PhD   Hormones are mighty chemical messengers that influence nearly every system in the body, including the brain. In women, fluctuating hormone levels—particularly estrogen and progesterone—play a critical role in cognitive function, mood regulation, and overall mental well-being. Understanding the relationship between female hormones […]

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]]> https://sawoman.com/2025/03/brain-science-and-female-hormones/feed/ 1 Laurel Ridge Treatment Center https://sawoman.com/2025/03/laurel-ridge-treatment-center/ https://sawoman.com/2025/03/laurel-ridge-treatment-center/#respond Sat, 01 Mar 2025 20:34:10 +0000 https://sawoman.com/?p=28819   Ashley Sacriste of Laurel Ridge Treatment Center is Committed to its Mission of”Saving Lives, Healing Families, and Creating Hope”   By Antonio Gutierrez  |  Photography by Suzanne Pack, Celebrated Reflections   Since taking the helm as CEO of Laurel Ridge Treatment Center in June 2024, Ashley Sacriste has wasted no time in fulfilling one […]

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]]> https://sawoman.com/2025/03/laurel-ridge-treatment-center/feed/ 0 The Head-Heart Connection https://sawoman.com/2025/01/the-head-heart-connection/ https://sawoman.com/2025/01/the-head-heart-connection/#respond Wed, 01 Jan 2025 21:39:54 +0000 https://sawoman.com/?p=28656   By Sunita Punjabi, PhD     Recent scientific advances have revealed the remarkable interplay between the heart and brain. This concept showcases the heart’s intrinsic nervous system, often called its “little brain.” It challenges the traditional understanding of the heart as a mere pump and opens doors to a deeper understanding of how cardiac […]

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]]> https://sawoman.com/2025/01/the-head-heart-connection/feed/ 0 The Impact of Seasonal Changes on Anxiety and Depression During the Holidays https://sawoman.com/2024/11/the-impact-of-seasonal-changes-on-anxiety-and-depression-during-the-holidays/ https://sawoman.com/2024/11/the-impact-of-seasonal-changes-on-anxiety-and-depression-during-the-holidays/#respond Sat, 02 Nov 2024 21:20:46 +0000 https://sawoman.com/?p=28469     By Tameika Roames, Clinical Assistant / Head Researcher – Brain Coach LLC   As the leaves fall and temperatures drop, many people experience a shift in mood that goes beyond the typical end-of-year stress. The holidays, which should be a time of joy, often heighten feelings of anxiety and depression, creating a mental […]

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]]> https://sawoman.com/2024/11/the-impact-of-seasonal-changes-on-anxiety-and-depression-during-the-holidays/feed/ 0 Best Practices With Dr. Murphy: My Journey https://sawoman.com/2024/07/best-practices-with-dr-murphy-my-journey/ https://sawoman.com/2024/07/best-practices-with-dr-murphy-my-journey/#respond Mon, 01 Jul 2024 20:19:52 +0000 https://sawoman.com/?p=27992   MY JOURNEY: Bumps In The Road and The Four “R’s” I Use to Steer Around Them By Bill Murphy, MD, Medical Director, Turquoise Springs Medical Spa   The last year has been one I could choose to give in to pain, aging, decreased function, become more sedentary, give up golf and vigorous exercise, and […]

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]]> https://sawoman.com/2024/07/best-practices-with-dr-murphy-my-journey/feed/ 0 The Human Brain https://sawoman.com/2024/04/the-human-brain/ https://sawoman.com/2024/04/the-human-brain/#respond Wed, 01 May 2024 02:51:23 +0000 https://sawoman.com/?p=27901   The Enigma of the Human Brain: Operating on Autopilot Hindering “Life by Design” By Sunita Punjabi, PhD     The Intricacies of the Brain’s Autopilot Function The human brain, a marvel of evolution, often operates on autopilot mode, seamlessly carrying out routine tasks without conscious effort. This autopilot function is essential for efficiency in […]

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