top of page

Mental Health Articles​

 

Of all health topics, mental health has been my longest-standing focus. This page highlights a diverse collection of my professional work on subjects such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, addictions, ADHD/neurodivergence, and more.

​

My passion for mental health and desire to create truly inclusive, accessible, and accurate content has led me to pursue various trainings, including peer support worker certification, anti-violence counseling, mental health first aid, and others. These experiences have deepened my understanding and enhanced my ability to create content and write articles that not only inform but also resonate with readers and reflect the complexities of real life experiences.

inject-blog-service_1719600611815.png

Guide to Understanding 

Mental 

Illness

Verywell Health

Michelle Pugle

Image by Marc Kleen

Lesser Known Warning Signs of Abusive Relationships

Everyday Health

Michelle Pugle

Image by Sylvester Sabo

Expert Tips for Coping with Trauma

Everyday Health

Michelle Pugle

​​Anxiety and Stress Articles
 

  • What is an anxiety disorder? Michelle Pugle. Verywell Health. 2020. Link

 

  • Social anxiety disorder. Michelle Pugle. Verywell Health. 2020. Link
     

  • Understanding neurosis. Michelle Pugle. Verywell Health. 2021. Link

 

  • Nervous stomach. Michelle Pugle. Verywell Health. 2022. Link

 

  • What causes a feeling of impending doom? Michelle Pugle. Verywell Health. 2021. Link

 

  • How to stop catastrophizing? Michelle Pugle. Verywell Health. 2021. Link

 

  • Natural remedies for anxiety. Michelle Pugle. Verywell Health. 2024. Link

 

  • Breathing techniques with steps. Michelle Pugle. Verywell Health. 2023. Link

 

  • Strategies for stress relief. Michelle Pugle. Verywell Health. 2021. Link

 

  • Signs of stress and how to recognize it. Michelle Pugle. Verywell Health. 2021. Link
     

  • PTSD and fireworks season: 5 ways to cope with booms and bright lights. Michelle Pugle. Everyday Health. Link. 
     

  • Tips for coping with traumatic stress. Michelle Pugle. Psych Central. Link. 


Depression Articles
 

  • What is unipolar depression? Michelle Pugle. Verywell Health. 2024. Link
     

  • Is depression genetic? Michelle Pugle. Verywell Health. 2021. Link
     

  • Is high-functioning depression real? Michelle Pugle. Everyday Health. Link
     

  • Types of therapy for depression. Michelle Pugle. Verywell Health. 2024. Link
     

  • How is depression diagnosed? Michelle Pugle. Verywell Health. 2021. Link
     

  • What is summertime depression and how to cope. Michelle Pugle. Everyday Health. Link
     

  • How to cope with depression during the holidays. Michelle Pugle. Everyday Health. Link
     

  • TikTok’s ‘bed rotting’ trend and depression. Michelle Pugle. Healthline. Link
     

  • Tips for eating when cooking feels impossible. Michelle Pugle. Everyday Health. Link
     

  • Benefits of Taking Lion's Mane Mushroom. Michelle Pugle. Verywell Health. 2024. Link
     

  • Vitamin B6 may help reduce depression. Michelle Pugle. Healthline. Link


Eating Disorders Articles

 

  • Disordered eating or eating disorder? Michelle Pugle. Everyday Health. Link
     

  • Myths and facts about anorexia. Michelle Pugle. Everyday Health. Link
     

  • What is orthorexia? Michelle Pugle. Verywell Health. 2020. Link
     

  • Purging disorder or bulimia? Michelle Pugle. Verywell Health. 2021. Link
     

  • What causes eating disorders? Michelle Pugle. Psych Central. Link
     

  • Tips on recovering from binge eating disorder. Michelle Pugle. Psych Central. Link
     

  • Holiday edition: coping with an eating disorder. Michelle Pugle. Everyday Health. Link
     

  • Thanksgiving: coping with an eating disorder. Michelle Pugle. Everyday Health. Link
     

  • Halloween: coping with an eating disorder Michelle Pugle. Everyday Health. Link  


 

Addiction Articles
​

  • Lived experience offers new hope for BC drug crisis. Thompson Rivers University. 2024. Link
     

  • Signs of behavioral addiction. Michelle Pugle. Verywell Health. 2022. Link
     

  • What is erotomania? Michelle Pugle. Verywell Health. 2024. Link
     

  • How to get sober and what to expect. Michelle Pugle. Verywell Health. 2022. Link
     

  • The difference between supporting and enabling. Michelle Pugle. Psych Central. Link
     

  • How to overcome love addiction. Michelle Pugle. Verywell Health. 2022. Link
     

  • How to overcome drug addiction. Michelle Pugle. Verywell Health. 2022. Link
     

  • Porn addiction signs. Michelle Pugle. Verywell Health. 2024. Link
     

  • 12 steps of addiction recovery, explained. Michelle Pugle. Verywell Health. 2022. Link
     

  • How peer pressure affects all ages. Michelle Pugle. Verywell Health. 2022. Link
     

  • What is an overdose? Michelle Pugle. Verywell Health. 2022. Link

​

 

Bipolar Disorder Articles 

​

  • Understanding bipolar disorder and memory problems. Michelle Pugle. Verywell Health. 2024. Link
     

  • Guide to managing bipolar disorder symptoms. Michelle Pugle. Bipolar Hope. 2024. Link.
     

  • Could ketogenic therapy be a game changer for bipolar disorder? New study investigates. Michelle Pugle. Bipolar Hope. 2024. Link
     

  • Metabolic psychiatry: A new era in bipolar disorder treatment? Michelle Pugle. Bipolar Hope. 2024. Link
     

  • Why you need good sleep — and how to get It — if you have bipolar disorder. Michelle Pugle. Everyday Health. Link
     

  • Bipolar disorder raises your risk for these 4 mental health conditions, too. Michelle Pugle. Everyday Health. Link
     

  • Is 'borderpolar' a real diagnosis? Michelle Pugle. Everyday Health. Link
     

  • What causes bipolar disorder? Theories, explained. Michelle Pugle. Verywell. Link
     

  • Meaning of mania. Michelle Pugle. Verywell Health. Link 
     

  • Mood swings and bipolar disorder. Michelle Pugle. Everyday Health. Link 
     

  • How does bipolar disorder change with age? Michelle Pugle. Psych Central. Link ​
     

ADHD and Neurodivergence Articles

 

  • The adult ADHD diagnosis process. Michelle Pugle. Verywell Health. 2023. Link
     

  • Body doubling for ADHD. Michelle Pugle. Verywell Health. 2023. Link
     

  • ADHD myths debunked. Michelle Pugle. 2022. Link
     

  • What is stimming? Michelle Pugle. Verywell Health. 2023. Link
     

  • Managing executive dysfunction. Michelle Pugle. Verywell Health. 2021. Link
     

  • Does ADHD affect hunger? Michelle Pugle. Psych Central. Link
     

  • What to avoid saying to someone with ADHD. Michelle Pugle. Everyday Health. Link
     

  • Famous people get ADHD, too. Michelle Pugle. Everyday Health. Link
     

  • Myths about diet and ADHD, debunked. Michelle Pugle. Everyday Health. Link
     

  • Natural remedies for ADHD. Michelle Pugle. Verywell Health. 2024. Link
     

  • What causes autism? Michelle Pugle. Verywell Health. 2024. Link
     

  • The advantages of diagnosing autism before age 2. Michelle Pugle. Healthline. 2019. Link

​

bottom of page