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Emily PG Erickson

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Covers:  mental health, mindfulness, behavioral health, psychology, parenting, motherhood
Previously: PTSD researcher. Now: Mental health writer. Words in @apa @EverydayHealth @health_com_ @nytimes @romper @WIRED and more. #ASJA #AHCJ #NASW She/her.

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Emily P.G. Erickson is a health and science writer and former U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs trauma researcher. She has written for The New York Times, the American Psychological Association, Wired, Everyday Health, and more. She specializes in mental health.

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How Air Pollution Affects Bipolar Disorder - and What You Can Do| bpHope.com

How Air Pollution Affects Bipolar Disorder - and What You Can Do| bpHope.com

Research links air pollution to worsening bipolar symptoms. Learn the risks and simple ways to reduce exposur…

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How Air Pollution Affects Bipolar Disorder

How Air Pollution Affects Bipolar Disorder

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Bipolar Research: Genetics, Biological Clocks, Sleep Changes, and More | bpHope.com

Bipolar Research: Genetics, Biological Clocks, Sleep Changes, and More | bpHope.com

Explore new findings on bipolar disorder, from genetics to sleep patterns, plus emerging treatments and a neu…

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Bipolar Research: Keto Diet, the Sunlight-Suicide Link, and More | bpHope.com

Bipolar Research: Keto Diet, the Sunlight-Suicide Link, and More | bpHope.com

Explore the latest in bipolar disorder research - from the ketogenic diet to immunity, air pollution, and the…

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I Used to Research Mental Health Treatments - Here's What I Think About Headspace Mental Health C...

I Used to Research Mental Health Treatments - Here's What I Think About Headspace Mental Health C...

I tried Headspace's mental health coaching subscription for a month. Read my full review to learn how it stoo…

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Postpartum Bipolar Disorder: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Postpartum Bipolar Disorder: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Learn about postpartum bipolar disorder, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. Understand the impor…

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The Best Kids' Winter Boots of 2026

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By Emily PG Erickson
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Updated January 8, 2026 The Rundown Our favorite kids' winter boots are the Kamik Snowfall P 2 and the Columbia Big Kids’ Powderbug Forty. These top-performing boots excel at keeping children's feet warm and dry, which is crucial for preventing frostbite in harsh winter conditions. Key features to look for include waterproof designs, quick-drying materials, excellent sole traction, and adjustable closures at the calf and ankle.
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I Signed Up For A Race And All I Got Was This Lousy Mood Boost

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By Emily PG Erickson
| Medium
This April, when the health problems I'd been having resolved, I decided to sign up for the TC Loony Challenge. The Loony is a running race during Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend here in Minnesota. The Loony comprises 10k and 5k races back-to-back, followed by a 10-mile race the next day. Three races. Two days. 19.3 miles. My returned health came on the heels of nine years of trying to get pregnant, being pregnant, and nursing, making the Loony a perfect bookend.
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From Self-Judgement to Self-Compassion

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By Emily PG Erickson
| Medium
I'm a meditator. I've been practicing off and on since 2007. The tradition I practice in is called Theravada Buddhism, which I encountered in northeast Thailand when I studied abroad there in college. Branded as Insight Meditation, it also has a robust U.S. following made famous by expert teachers Jack Kornfield, Sharon Salzberg, Joseph Goldstein, and Tara Brach. In the insight meditation tradition, one common mindfulness practice is mental noting.
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