Emily Mendez, mental health copywriter, smiling, wearing a sleeveless animal print dress, standing in front of a maroon door with green hanging plants.

Mental Health Press & Media

I contribute expert commentary on the latest mental health topics and news to leading publications with millions of monthly readers.

WebMD

Regular blog contributor to WebMD’s bipolar blog. I write stories about navigating daily life with bipolar disorder. My goal is to provide relatable, evidence-based information.

TIME

Quoted in TIME on habit-building, motivation, and making exercise routines more engaging through an interval walking trend called Japanese Walking.

“It [Japanese walking] makes walking more interesting, less boring, and more motivating.” - Emily Mendez

Healthline

Featured in Healthline discussing how the brain responds to predictable sensory input, and why sounds like rainfall can reduce anxiety and promote relaxation.

“Rain has a regular, predictable pattern,” says Emily Mendez, MS, EdS. “Our brain processes it as a calming, non-threatening noise.

Verywellmind

Featured in Verywellmind about how time perception and personality can influence punctuality and daily functioning.

When my mood is low, I tend to feel guilty and stressed about frequently running late,” she says. “This leads to a lot of self-blame.”