Erin Marie
Expertise
Mental Health, Self-Care & 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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Canker sores tend to be on the mild side in 85% of people who develop them. However, you'll want to avoid eating these foods if you have a painful canker sore.
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There are many kinds of beans you can add to your diet, each with their own nutritional perks. Consider this one if you have hypertension or trouble sleeping.
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King Charles has some interesting meal-related habits, including eliminating one from his daily schedule. We talked to an expert to learn if that's healthy.
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Tums can help relieve indigestion, heartburn, and upset stomach. If you take it everyday, however, it could have this effect on your kidney stone risk.
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Just as good choices can add years to your life, bad ones can increase your risk of early death. Here are a few unhealthy habits you'll want to avoid.
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Your blood pressure can rise or drop depending on what your body is currently experiencing. But does having an orgasm affect your blood pressure in any way?
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Simply Fit Board's founders had the Sharks doing "The Twist" during Season 7 of Shark Tank, but how is the innovative fitness product doing today?
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If you have benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as an enlarged prostate gland, you'll want to read this article about the effects of too much salt.
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Swinging by the store to pick up a crisp rotisserie chicken makes dinner a no-brainer. However, there's one food safety mistake you'll want to avoid.
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Most of us start and end each day with an established health and hygiene routine. However, we may be better off kicking some of our health habits to the curb.
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Food intolerances can prevent us from enjoying certain ingredients or beverages. One lesser-known food intolerance makes eating aged cheeses a bad idea.
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Certain beverage choices can add to your symptoms if you're dealing with an enlarged prostate. Here's what to stay away from, and what to try instead.
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Some men may experience abdominal discomfort after they have sex. As it turns out, a medical condition may be responsible for this kind of stomach pain.
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Some folks may opt to avoid snacking entirely if they have high cholesterol levels. Speaking exclusively with Health Digest, an expert offers helpful advice.
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If you're among the people who encounter uncomfortable bloating and gas after eating peanut butter, familiarize yourself with the possible causes here.
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Soft drinks are almost always within reach no matter where we are. However, this is what could happen to your body if you drink more than two sodas a day.
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Sometimes, men might feel the urge to pee but find that it takes a moment or two to get things flowing. If this happens often, it could be a sign of a problem.
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Certain beverages come to mind when we talk about what to drink to help us fall asleep. As it turns out, a specific drink can prevent kidney stones, too.
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The next time you feel the painful prick of a sore throat coming on, you may want to reach for a jar of pickles over a bag of cough drops. Here's why.
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Chlamydia is among the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Here's what could happen if the infection reaches a man's prostate.
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Water can start to bore your taste buds as you work to stay hydrated during the summer. Mix things up with some of the healthiest popsicles around.
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If you have this particular medical condition, it may be a good idea to bypass the whole milk found in your dairy aisle. We'll explain why this is so.
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Brushing your teeth properly and regularly improves your oral hygiene. But how does this part of your dental care routine affect your risk of early death?
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Have you ever gotten a sunburn and found it impossible to fall sleep after? Try these tips to make your post-burn bedtime less painful.
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Prostate cancer can be difficult to catch because patients can typically go for a long time without knowing they have it. But how long is too long?
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Here's the deal on how that morning glass of orange juice may be affecting your cholesterol levels, plus useful info on picking the healthiest form of OJ.
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We spoke with a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon about whether the type of injury sustained by Donald Trump are known to cause lasting damage.