Zara Kadir

Understanding Illness Anxiety Disorder  Most of us worry about our health from time to time. A new headache starts to form, even a lingering cough —- it’s normal to feel concerned. But for some people, the feeling of developing serious illnesses can become distressing, constant, or life-consuming.  Formerly known as hypochondriasis, Illness Anxiety Disorder (IAD) is a mental health condition for individuals who consistently think they’re developing some sort of illness, when in reality they...

I’m not an influencer. I’m no youtuber. And I’m certainly not a Tiktoker–although, I love to make lipsync videos that make other people cringe every time they see one.  But my favorite videos are the ones where I talk about the true stories, or getting people to relate with my experiences.  Photo by Lively Scout When I first started this campaign with Minorities in Medicine, I knew it would be different. I’d get a lot of strange remarks, especially from my closest friends and family.  “Why’d...