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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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.
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Keeping the prostrate healthy should be high on every man's priority list. One of the ways to do this is by drinking enough water daily. But how much, exactly?
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Making smart choices involving your diet can be the key to lowering your cholesterol levels. One great way to do it is to add this ingredient (or snack).
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While many people store their jar of peanut butter in their pantry, is this always the best choice? When would you want to think twice about doing this?
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Milk might pair well with smoothies, a bowl of cereal, or a handful of chocolate chip cookies, but you'll want to avoid pairing it with this popular supplement.
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Painful urination can be a sign of many things going on in your body. Unfortunately, in some cases, it can be an indicator that you might have bladder cancer.
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When it comes to celebrities, people tend to focus on their physical traits, especially the characteristics that make them unique. Some have rare eye features.
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Many people don't think twice about taking ibuprofen. However, if you have this common medical condition, ingesting the popular NSAID might be a bad idea.
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The number of prostate cancer cases has grown. Eating one particular fruit group, however, may offer some degree of protection against prostate cancer.
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Although it is safe for OTC use, ibuprofen can bring about adverse side effects in some. You should stop taking it if it causes your feet look like this.
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A peanut butter-induced headache probably sounds quite strange. However, it is entirely possible. Here's why peanut butter can sometimes trigger a headache.
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Eating bananas can provide numerous benefits to your health. But if you take certain types of common medications, you may want to avoid eating these fruits.
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While erectile dysfunction is a fairly common ailment among men in the United States, many prefer to leave it untreated. But this can have serious consequences.
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Quest Peanut Butter Cups are the snack of choice for many health-conscious and sweet-toothed peanut butter lovers. But are these snacks actually healthy?
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It's hard to find anyone who isn't a fan of at least one kind of caffeinated beverage. But one specific drink that perks you up can raise your blood clot risk.
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Approximately one in every five people in the United States is a brunette. Unfortunately, having this hair color may mean some serious health-related setbacks.
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Jennifer Lopez appears to have found a magic hack to stop food cravings in their tracks. Luckily, we know what it is and now you can try it too.
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Sometimes, our poop can tell us more about our health than we may initially realize. That's why if you're a man, you should never ignore these symptoms.
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There are many reasons why we use popular medications. Be wary, though, as some of these easily available remedies may cause muscle weakness.
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Eliminating coffee from your diet might seem to be an obvious solution if you have difficulty sleeping. But would such a drastic change work that quickly?
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It would be great if we could push a button and poop instantly, but since we can't, we asked gastroenterologists about foods and drinks to get things moving.