Erin Marie
Expertise
Mental Health, Self-Care And Coping Skills, Suicide Prevention
- Erin is committed to the idea that mental health is health and is always exploring new and creative ways – such as breathwork and dance – to incorporate self-care into her day-to-day life.
- She has been certified in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST).
- She created a documentary short film to raise awareness about a mental health condition known as depersonalization disorder.
Experience
Working as a professional content writer for nearly a decade, Erin has offered her insight to various health and wellness brands based on her time working in the mental health field. Before she spent five years working as a crisis counselor for various local and regional suicide prevention hotlines, she worked in an adolescent substance use treatment facility, facilitating discussions on coping skills. She has written for Now with Purpose, Positive Vibes Magazine, and SoberRecovery. She has been a part of the Health Digest family since 2021.
Education
Erin graduated cum laude from Tulane University with a double major in psychology and theater.
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Stories By Erin Marie
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Changes in your nails may not seem like a big deal, but can potentially indicate a health problem. Here are the secrets your nails may be trying to tell you.
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As much as we focus on keeping our bodies healthy, our brains are equally deserving of our attention. This is what eating cashews may do for our brains.
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The reasons for hair growth might seem more logical in certain areas of the body than others. What's the strange reason we have hair on our butts?
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As anyone who has spent a night out drinking can tell you, imbibing alcohol can have consequences, like dehydration. But not all drinks are equally dehydrating.
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Exercise isn't the only way to combat high cholesterol; diet can make a difference too. This type of nut, in particular, appears to lower high cholesterol.
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Consumption of peanuts and peanut butter is beneficial for certain medical conditions. However, you may want to avoid salted peanut butter for this reason.
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There's a big difference between not wanting to fart and not being able to fart. Let's see when an inability to pass gas may be a serious warning sign.
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There are many reasons why you might want to stop relying on medication for pain relief. Some say that this popular beverage can be an effective replacement.
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Lemons are hardly considered snacks on their own. With that said, there are particular instances when you should avoid consuming them, even in small amounts.
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Strangely enough, it is possible that people who are on the verge of death may feel a sudden rush of euphoria. Research has shed light on the possible reasons.
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Can the secret to effective heartburn relief lie in the use of a popular spice? Research has revealed some unexpected things about this spice rack mainstay.
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When it comes to grocery shopping, canned goods are a popular choice. This particular canned protein, however, may not be as healthy as it appears to be.
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"Love is blind" is often used as a metaphor, but can the saying go beyond the metaphorical to have a literal meaning too? Can you really go blind after sex?
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As we grow, many of our organs grow with us. This includes a man's prostate gland. Here's the young age when it first starts getting bigger.
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The "oatzempic" trend has gone viral on TikTok, but is it really a smart choice for weight management? An expert shares their thoughts with Health Digest.
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When it comes to working out, experts say we shouldn't neglect our hands. In fact, doing this exercise with our fingers may increase longevity.
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It may sound a bit odd at first, but putting food on your face for skincare reasons isn't a completely new concept. But why would one do that with banana peels?
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If you're a fan of pistachios, you've probably incorporated this snack into your daily diet. But as it turns out, this can affect your blood pressure.
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With one particular health condition, you might have cloudy urine as a symptom. Here's how eating peanut butter can effect your pee if you have this condition.
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What does kiwi pair well with besides a summertime fruit salad? Time to get creative, because kiwifruit can work wonders for our blood pressure.
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Seeing blood coming out of you after sexual intercourse can understandably be quite a shock. But there are a number of possible explanations behind this.
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During urination, there's a certain degree of force exerted behind our pee. If your pee stream becomes slow, this is what it probably means.
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It's not unheard of for celebrities to have some peculiar health-related habits. One such strange practice is said to fight aging, and Eva Longoria follows it.
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It's normal to feel that your pee is a little warm, especially if you're collecting a sample. But what does it mean when your urine gets a bit too hot?
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Are you worried about your elevated blood pressure? Studies support doing this particular hand exercise to bring your blood pressure levels down.
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If you're having trouble falling asleep at night, a light midnight snack might do the trick. This particular type of cheese can reportedly help you snooze fast.
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Nutrient deficiencies typically have unpleasant and drastic effects on the body. Shockingly, a lack of protein in your diet can affect your blood pressure.