From Marjolaine Bernstein, Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee, guided by Linda M Rio, LMFT and Pituitary World News and Adrenal World News contributor – Imagine this: you love your partner, but suddenly their energy drops,
Mental and Emotional Health
Issues, resources and information relating to mental and emotional health and the pituitary.
Seen, Heard, and Understood: Why Validation Is a Cornerstone of Pituitary Patient Care
April 14, 2026
In this article, we explore the concept of validation: what it means, why it matters so deeply for the pituitary patient community, and how a simple but genuine act of being truly heard can make a profound difference in health outcomes, relationships, and quality of life. From Linda M Rio, PWN contributor and mental health professional – Humans at our core are inherently social creatures whose psychological well-being is deeply influenced by the reactions of others.
Beyond the tumor: The hidden struggles with sexual health and suicide risk
November 11, 2025
What does not get discussed has more power to instill fear, promote untruths, and deepen hurt and pain. Even in our modern Western culture, many myths and misinformation surround both the topics of sex and suicide, so I thought it was time to begin to explore and try to understand both here, as difficult as it may be to address.
How to Find a Mental Health Provider: A Guide for Pituitary Patients
August 28, 2025
From Linda M Rio, PWN contributor and mental health professional – I’m often contacted by those with an already diagnosed pituitary disorder or those who are searching for help and suspect they are impacted but
Fires: Inside and Outside and What You Can Do About It
January 28, 2025
From Linda M. Rio, PWN contributor, author, and marriage and family therapist - At this moment I’m typing between power outages at my Southern California home. My family and I have all been safe and
Blaming It All, Or Nothing, On The Pituitary: The Pituitary and Mental Health
September 16, 2024
Linda M. Rio, LMFT, discusses patient experiences with clinicians, pituitary conditions, & mental health. Learn about the connection here.
Mental Health challenges and opportunities in pituitary disease
June 11, 2024
Learn how pituitary disease impacts mental health in this week’s podcast—and what can be done to support patients more effectively.
Pituitary Disorders and Mental Health
May 23, 2024
Explore the link between pituitary disorders and mental health—what to watch for and how to support better care.
Pituitary Disorders and Trauma: Building Resilience in the Searching for Meaning
December 6, 2023
In recent decades volumes have been written and research done on trying to understand the impact extraordinarily negative life events have on the body, mind, spirit of those impacted.
On life and happiness: The “Secret” is Finally Known
August 24, 2023
Mankind has pursued many, many mysteries and challenges, some of which still remain unearthed and unsolved…
Live-talk, session 25 – more on brain fog and pituitary clinical cases
May 3, 2023
Continuing our recent coverage of brain fog, Dr. Blevins and I discussed a few examples from his clinical practice and personal experiences with the condition. We also cover a fascinating case from his clinic about a patient with an empty sella incidental finding and residual disease.
Brain Fog: What It Is and What You Can Do About It
April 20, 2023
For many with pituitary conditions or endocrine disorders, “brain fog” is a common complaint. Author and therapist, Linda M. Rio, M.A., LMFT, shares about the connection here.
The Hormone Factor in Mental Health; Revisiting the Book Ten Years Later
February 7, 2023
It seemed to Linda neither the medical nor mental health professions could adequately identify and treat these disorders, and a more holistic, comprehensive approach needed to be taken.