Want to see my writing samples? Here’s a (non-exhaustive) list of my favorite pieces, organized by topic.
Cannabidiol (CBD)
So You Wanna Talk About the Best CBD Brands? Our 7 Picks and Why for Greatist
CBD for Sleep: Benefits, Side Effects, and Treatment for Healthline
The 5 Strongest CBD Oils for ~Those~ Kind of Days for Greatist
How to Make CBD Oil with Coconut Oil for Healthline
CBD Dosage: Figuring Out How Much to Take for Healthline
Mental Health
My Life with OCD, my mental health column at Psych Central
It’s Not Just You, my mental health column at Healthline
I’m a People Pleaser Who Tried Saying “No” to Everything for a Week—Here’s What Happened
What’s the Relationship Between Emotional Stress and PVCs? for Healthline
What’s the Connection Between PTSD and Excessive Sleeping? for Healthline
Depression: How to Call in Sick for Mental Health Reasons for Psych Central
Medical Cannabis
What to Know About Cannabis and Lupus for Healthline
Medical Cannabis and Bipolar Disorder Treatment for Psych Central
Symptoms of Consuming Too Much Cannabis for Healthline
Can Medical Cannabis Ease Anxiety and Depression Symptoms? for Psych Central
Reproductive and Sexual Health
How Effective Is Each Birth Control Method? for Healthline
There Isn’t a Way to ‘Reverse’ Emergency Contraception Pills or Medical Abortion for Healthline
What to Expect from Menopause If You’re Transgender or Use Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy for Healthline
Is There a Link Between Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) and HIV? for Healthline
Product Roundups & Brand Reviews
A 2023 Review of Optum Birth Control for Healthline
Charlotte’s Web CBD Products: A 2024 Review for Healthline
The 7 Best CBD Gummies of 2024, Vetted by Our Medical Team for Greatist
Philips Lifeline Medical Alert System: A 2023 Brand Review for Healthline
The Best CBD for Sleep in 2024: Gummies, Oils, Lotions, and More for Healthline
A 2024 Brand Review of Jabra Enhance for Healthline
Psychedelics
Does Psychedelic Therapy Work for Depression? We Ask an Expert for Healthline
Ketamine: The Effects On Your Body And Mind Following An Infusion for Healing Maps
Ketamine Therapy vs. Antidepressants: What Are The Pros And Cons Of Each? for Healing Maps
General Health
Why Is Autism Increasing? for Psych Central
What Is Central Hypothyroidism? for Healthline
What to Know About Opioid Safety for Healthline
What Is Lupus Myocarditis? for Healthline
Do You Get Tested for HIV Before You Have Surgery? for Healthline
Sian Ferguson, Freelance Health Writer 