Stephanie Dargoltz

At this moment many of our dear sisters are graduating from college at universities across the world. My baby sister is one of them. Today and always, I believe that it is important to recognize the impact our families have had on our career paths. Since the day we are born, our familial environment is majorly responsible for the evolution of our personalities—who we become. Those who surround us in our daily lives take part in the human psychological metamorphosis that ensues as we constantly adjust and transition through each stage of life. It is because of this that our lives are a constant battle of searching for and maintaining friendships, amorous relationships and strong family connections.

It feels like mental health professionals have been fighting forever to be heard and for universal awareness to exist. I for one believe that this fight must continue as this mission has not yet been accomplished. However, something interesting has happened; while not widespread, the idea that therapy is the chic or in-style thing to do these days has certainly been precedent. In countries such as Argentina and Mexico, psychoanalysis is part of an individual’s weekly routine. Females and males alike grab their coffees, suitcases and kids en route to the therapist’s office.