
Saya Des Marais
Mental Health Content Writer & SEO
Saya Des Marais is a former therapist turned mental health writer, behavior change expert, and Motivational Interviewing trainer. Her mission as a content writer is to help make dense mental health research easily accessible to the people who actually need it. She believes clinically accurate and empathetic mental health content can save lives. Her work has been featured on PsychCentral, GoodRx, and more.
- Portland, OR, USA
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Publications
- Psych Central2 articles
Writes Most On
- Beyond the Role of Main Character Syndrome31 May 2024—Psych CentralWhat is it? Signs Healthy vs. unhealthy Takeaway Main character syndrome can be healthy or unhealthy, the main difference being how it affects one’s ability to empathize. If you’ve been on social media lately, you may have seen content about “main character syndrome.” This relatively new term, popularized on platforms like TikTok, typically describes people who seem to see the world as their stage and themselves as the hero of the story. But is it really a bad thing to center yourself in your...
- 6 Benefits of Being Single23 May 2024—Psych CentralTime with self Connecting with others Self-awareness Focus on goals Self-sufficient Romantic exploration Ready for a relationship? Takeaway Being single can help you become more self-aware, self-sufficient, and focused. Over time, this can strengthen platonic and potential romantic relationships. Sometimes, being single can carry a negative stigma. But there are many benefits to choosing to stay single before entering a committed relationship. It’s even suggested that being single is an...