Rashida Ruwa

Rashida Ruwa, Psychiatric Nurse

Mental Health Writer

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Rashida Ruwa is a mental health writer and registered psychiatric nurse whose work focuses on trauma, anxiety, depression, and women’s mental health. She uses her clinical expertise and lived experience to make mental health education compassionate, stigma-free, and easy for everyday readers to understand. Her work has appeared in HealthlineMedical News TodayHealthgrades,  Bluelife MagazineBusiness Insider, and other global platforms.

Articles by Rashida Ruwa

Practices
How to Beat Burnout Without Quitting Your Job

Burnout develops when a person becomes physically, emotionally, and mentally exhausted over time as a…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Amy Reichelt
Scientific Research
Anxiety and Chest Pain: Understanding the Connection

For many, chest pain often triggers immediate fear, and the first thing many think about…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Christopher Gauci
Mental States
The 4 Stages of Trauma Recovery: Steps Toward Healing

Learn about the 4 stages of trauma recovery, what to expect in each phase, and…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Amy Reichelt

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