Simone Scully

There’s no way around it: Breakups are hard, whether you end the relationship or someone else does. In many ways, the ending of a relationship can feel similar to a death. After all, you’re losing the closeness you had with someone very important to…

Regular temper tantrums could be a sign that your child is having difficulty controlling their emotions. Here’s what could help. When your child has a temper tantrum — whether at home or in public — it can be startling and disorienting to witness the…

Guilt-tripping is common in relationships. While it can sometimes help get what you want, like your partner to change their mind, it can do more harm than good long term. Picture this: Your partner asks you to wash the dishes tonight, and you really…

Fear-based parenting can affect your child’s development, mental health, and your relationship with them. When you’re a parent, there are times when your child will do something that may upset or disappoint you. Maybe they’ll throw a tantrum in a…

Being vulnerable in a relationship means taking a risk. There’s a chance of getting hurt, but there’s also a chance for connection and growth. Opening up to someone isn’t always an easy thing to do. We may fear that if someone knows our biggest…

Pets can have a huge impact on our mental well-being. Here are just a few of the ways they help make us feel happier and healthier. Pets are more than just cute, cuddly critters that we enjoy spending time with. After all, there’s a reason pet people…

Taking a break can actually be a good thing in a relationship. It all depends on how you use that time apart. In 1997, the line “we were on a break” became famous almost overnight from the hit sitcom “Friends” — and it’s still a very popular meme…

If you’ve ever been in the middle of a discussion (read: argument) with your partner and heard the exasperated phrase “Just listen to me,” chances are you were definitely not practicing active listening at the moment. We've all been there! But that’s…

Postpartum OCD is a treatable mental health condition that typically occurs within 6 weeks after the birth of a child. Becoming aware of the signs and symptoms may help you cope. After the birth of their newborn child, birthing individuals may notice…

Ultimatums can have big effects on your relationship. Here’s how they can happen — and what to do if you get one. When you’re in a relationship, you may find yourself having the same disagreement or argument over and over again. And those arguments…

Loneliness has increased during the pandemic, but it’s never too late to make friends. Here are our tips for making friends during COVID-19. When you were young, it’s possible making friends felt easier. All it took was a fun game, a shared interest,…

This type of therapy can be effective for helping people who have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after experiencing a traumatic event. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can affect anyone who has witnessed…

For some people, side effects that spur weight changes might be a concern when considering medication for depression. Antidepressant medications are one of the most common and effective treatments for depression, anxiety, and other mental health…

Depression can slowly start affecting all aspects of your life. Here are some signs it’s time to explore treatments for depression. We all have off days sometimes — those occasional days when we’re sad, irritable, or feel too tired for our daily…

Ashley’s goal as the Bezzy RA guide is to create a safe space to share the full range of experiences of life with rheumatoid arthritis. When Ashley Boynes-Shuck was a teenager, she noticed she started getting really sore after playing sports — and…

As the Bezzy PsA guide, Jenny’s goal is to help others living with psoriatic arthritis feel less alone with what they’re experiencing. For most of her life, Jenny Parker was super active and athletic. As a gymnast, she practiced 20 hours or more a…

Trauma can affect all areas of your life — but healing is possible. Therapies optimized for trauma can be especially helpful. Traumatic experiences can leave a deep imprint on the body and mind. The impact may show up immediately or years later,…

Therapy doesn’t have to be one-on-one with a therapist. In fact, sometimes coping with a mental health condition, trauma, or stressful event can feel incredibly isolating—like you’re the only one in the world who feels the way and that no one can…

Picture this: You’re walking down the street when you hear someone call for help. They’re being assaulted. What do you do? Most of us would like to think that we’d intervene — or at the very least, call 911. But the truth is, this isn’t what always…

Millions have been out of a job for 6 months or longer due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It may be contributing to a mental health crisis. We strive to share insights based on diverse experiences without stigma or shame. This is a powerful voice. When I…