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A Complete Guide to Somatic Therapy

Somatic therapy, also called somatic experiencing therapy, is a therapeutic approach that helps you process physical symptoms of trauma, abuse, or stress stored in the body.Somatic therapy can be helpful for the physical symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, chronic pain, and other health conditions.It works by helping you access and release the effects of stress or trauma stored in the body, so you can process difficult emotions like shame, anger, grief, or guilt.Learn mor...
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Medications for Concussion

Doctors may prescribe off-label medications such as amitriptyline, topiramate, or ondansetron to help treat concussion symptoms like headaches, sleep problems, and nausea.A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Treatment often focuses on rest and symptom relief, but it must always be managed by a healthcare professional.Currently, the FDA hasn’t approved any medications to treat concussions. Doctors may prescribe off-label options to ease symptoms such as headaches and sleep distur...
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Can Over the Counter Medications Help You Sleep?

Anxiety can make it harder to fall or stay asleep. Over-the-counter sleep aids for anxiety in adults, such as melatonin, may help relieve symptoms and improve sleep quality.Supplement SafetyThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate supplements the same way it regulates medications. If you decide to take a vitamin or supplement, it’s best to choose products that have gone through independent third-party testing. This helps verify that the supplements contain what they say they do a...
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What to Know About Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Emotion-focused therapy (EFT) is a type of talk therapy that helps individuals, couples, and families process difficult emotions and build healthier, more secure relationships.Emotion-focused therapy (EFT) is a form of talk therapy that helps people process difficult emotions, build self-awareness, and improve relationships with themselves and others.It guides you to notice and understand your feelings, then respond in healthier ways that rebuild trust, strengthen relationships, and support ment...
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Epilepsy and Parkinson’s in Kenya - Blue Life Mag

On a quiet morning in rural Kenya, a young girl suddenly falls to the ground, her body convulsing. Her mother rushes her inside as neighbors gather. She has just had a seizure in public. Whispers of witchcraft spread quickly. Fearing judgment, the family keeps her hidden at home rather than taking her back to school.


This is the reality for many families in Kenya living with neurological conditions like epilepsy and Parkinson’s. Across the country, these conditions remain widely misunderstood...
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Managing Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Symptoms, Treatment, and Self-Care

Managing hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is possible. With the right treatment and self-care, you can reduce flares, ease pain, and improve your quality of life.Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic skin condition that causes painful bumps, tunnels, and scars, often in areas where skin rubs together, like the armpits, groin, buttocks, and under the breasts.It’s not caused by poor hygiene or an infection. While there’s no cure, several treatments and lifestyle changes can help manage hidradeni...

Hi there, I'm Rashida.

I’m a mental health writer and strategist with a psychiatric nursing background. I help B2B health brands create content people can trust—content that protects well-being.

My work begins with a simple truth: in health, words can heal or they can harm. 

With over 10 years of experience as a nurse, much of it inside correctional facilities supporting people living with mental health conditions, I've learned something I carry into every piece I write or edit: 

Words carry weight. They can calm or wound, connect or isolate, build trust or break it.

And online, I see the same patterns play out. Most health content talks at people. Too much content still feels cold, too clinical, or dismissive. Mine speaks with them. So when someone is scared or searching, they don't feel dismissed. They feel understood.

👉  That's why I write.

I help health brands close the trust gap. Whether it's mental health, chronic illness, or broader wellness, I make sure your content respects people first. Because your readers aren't just "traffic." They're human beings looking for clarity, comfort, or relief.

And when I'm not writing? You'll probably find me sipping chai, sneaking off to the ocean, or laughing with my family along Kenya's coastline 🌊  

At the heart of it all, my mission is simple:

👉  When someone struggling lands on your content, they should leave feeling seen, respected, and safe in your words.

Clients I've worked with: