Wellness

Have trouble relaxing?

By: Ellen Pappas “I want to be a doctor because I want to help people.” A sentence that comes out of countless medical students’ mouths looking forward to their careers as caregivers. But sometimes medical students and health care professionals forget to care about themselves, too. I have found that some of the most important...

Don’t let test anxiety get to you

This post was created in partnership with BetterHelp. As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided on this page.   As if medical school is not hard enough on you, add test anxiety to that and you can have a meltdown. Although it...

Why is depression so prevalent in medical school?

This post was created in partnership with BetterHelp. As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided on this page.   If you’re a medical student and you feel depressed, you are definitely not alone. As many as one-third of medical students have some...

Ways to cope with anxiety during medical school

This post was created in partnership with BetterHelp. As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided on this page.   Medical school is a hard journey, but one that is rewarding. However, there are many obstacles you must face in order to graduate...