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LinkedInJournalist, editor, and media manager with over 25 years of experience in social and cultural storytelling. She has served as editor-in-chief of Wonderzine and The Blueprint, and curator of the “Media and Design” program at HSE University. Her work explores social shifts, mental health, lifestyle, and gender issues, while examining how new media and artificial intelligence shape communication and society.
Articles by Olga Strakhovskaya
The Silent Side Effect: How Antidepressants Affect Sexuality
Antidepressants can save lives, but they may also kill libido and intimacy. How high are…
Expert-Reviewed by:
Dr. Amy Reichelt
Introverts, Extroverts, Ambiverts, Otroverts: Mapping the Personality Spectrum
Personality is more than a binary of oppositions — it’s a spectrum where science meets…
Expert-Reviewed by:
Dr. Amy Reichelt
Are You Drinking in Secret? How to Spot Hidden Alcohol Use Disorder
What secret drinking is, why it’s risky, how to recognise the warning signs, and when…
Expert-Reviewed by:
Dr. Amy Reichelt
Brain Fog: The Cloud That Hangs Over Our Minds
From long COVID to social media, explore the symptoms, science, and tools for clearer thinking…
Expert-Reviewed by:
Dr. Amy Reichelt
Wellness 2.0: Self-Awareness and Self-Responsibility as the Next Big Trend
The future of well-being combines technology, mindfulness, and intentional choices for more sustainable self-care.
OCD Explained: A Complete Guide to Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
OCD is not just perfectionism — obsessive-compulsive disorder requires proper treatment. Learn what obsessive behavior…
The Power of Job Crafting: How to Create Meaning and Purpose at Work
Even small changes in tasks, relationships, and mindset can boost motivation — and prevent burnout…
Familiar, Predictable Routines Can Calm ADHD and Anxiety. Here’s How to Build Them
Five easy daily scenarios and healthy habits that help create structure and bring balance to…
Move Differently, Feel Different: The Feldenkrais Method for Anxiety
A practice first introduced over half a century ago, Feldenkrais method of movement is now…
Expert-Reviewed by:
Dr. Amy Reichelt
Struggling to Heal from a Painful Experience? Trauma-Informed Therapy Offers the Care You Need
Understanding the therapeutic approach that places the safety of the mind and body at the…
Expert-Reviewed by:
Dr. Anna Steinzeig
Main Facts About Eating Disorders: Symptoms, Causes, and Chances to Recover
Breaking the stigma around eating disorders — mental health conditions that affect self-image and contribute…
Expert-Reviewed by:
Dr. Amy Reichelt
From White Noise to Biofield Tuning: Is Sound Therapy the Next Frontier?
Once found at yoga studios and meditation retreats, sound therapy is now making its way…
Expert-Reviewed by:
Dr. Amy Reichelt
Feeling Overwhelmed? Try Basic Breathwork — It’s Easy, Free, and You Can Do It Anywhere
Discover how breathing can ease anxiety, improve focus, and support emotional regulation.
Safely Facing Your Fears: The VR Revolution in Anxiety and Phobia Therapy
What if the key to conquering anxiety was just a VR headset away?
Life in Fast Forward: Recognising the Key Signs of Mania in Bipolar Disorder
How to go through episodes of euphoria and heightened energy in bipolar disorder and what…
10 Common Symptoms of Burnout: Signs Your Mind and Body Are On the Edge
Red flags — from fatigue and loss of motivation to emotional detachment and mood swings…
Burnout Is Rising. Here’s Everything To Know About This Phenomenon
Understand burnout through neuroscience, recognize its signs, learn causes, social effects, and how to recover.
Expert-Reviewed by:
Dr. Anna Steinzeig
The Power of Putting It Into Words: Narrative Writing as a Tool for Healing
How to express what you feel freely and safely — and let go of troubling…
Expert-Reviewed by:
Dr. Amy Reichelt
Your Mental Wellness Toolkit: 8 Top-Rated Apps That Complement Therapy
From journaling and habit tracking to guided meditation and breathwork — best apps for mental…
What If ADHD Is an Evolutionary Trait — and It’s Time We Treat It Differently?
New research points toward interventions that calm the ADHD storm without extinguishing the spark.
A Calm Way to Reconnect: A 60-second Body Scan Meditation for ADHD
Step-by-step body scan meditation instruction for those struggling with attention issues.
Expert-Reviewed by:
Dr. Amy Reichelt
PTSD Symptoms: How to Recognise the Signs of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Explore how unprocessed trauma impacts both mind and body, leading to complex experiences of PTSD.
10 Most Common Myths About ADHD — And What Science Really Says
From the belief that ADHD is caused by bad parenting to the idea that it…
Anxiety Symptoms by Intensity: From Early Signs to Severe Struggles
A guide to recognizing anxiety stages by symptoms and their influence on your well-being.
What Is Anxiety, Why It Happens, and When It’s Time to Seek Help
Everything you need to know about anxiety disorders, their types and treatment.
6 Biotypes of Depression and Anxiety Identified by Scientists
Recent research reveals distinct brain circuit patterns.
Expert-Reviewed by:
Dr. Amy Reichelt
15 Everyday Activities For Your Mental Health — Backed by Research
New study reveals simple, mostly free ways to support your mental health and well-being.
ADHD Brain: What to Know About Symptoms of ADHD — and How to Cope
Having trouble staying focused or getting things done? It could be ADHD — more than…
5-Minute Embodiment Techniques to Reconnect with Your Body and Mood
Feeling low, disconnected, or emotionally drained? These 5 quick embodiment techniques can help you restore…
Expert-Reviewed by:
Dr. Amy Reichelt
30-Minute Morning Ritual for Energy, Calm and Creativity
Transform your day with an easy morning routine combining movement, breathwork, and creative focus.
Sound Healing at Home: Simple Ways to Reduce Stress and Anxiety
Bring calm to your day with simple sound healing techniques such as Tibetan bowl singing…
Should You Test Yourself for Depression? 5 Reasons to Check In
Why you should consider online testing for depression, even if you don’t feel anything “seriously…
9 Common Symptoms of Depression: What to Look Out For
Low energy, lack of interest, and other common yet overlooked symptoms of depression, backed by…
Anxiety Symptoms You Might Feel — But Not Understand
How anxiety affects your body, why it occurs, and key risk factors that increase its…
