Mental Health

Stress is often dismissed as something that only affects your mood or mental state. Yet, for many women managing chronic diseases like diabetes or hypertension, stress plays a much bigger role. It can influence blood pressure, blood sugar, sleep, appetite, and energy levels. These factors are crucial when trying to control long-term health conditions. Research shows that chronic stress can worsen outcomes for people with diseases such as diabetes and hypertension, making it h

Mental health remains a topic shadowed by stigma and misunderstanding, even as awareness grows. In Texas and many other places, a shortage of mental health professionals creates serious challenges for those in crisis. I remember working in a small critical access hospital where patients needing emergency mental health care sometimes waited in the emergency room for up to two days before placement. On some occasions, when no immediate placement was available, even patients at