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Is Medication the Only Option for OCD?

Is Medication the Only Option for OCD?
If you have obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and are worried about treatment options, don’t be. While medication is one route to better mental health, it’s not the sole one.
Jan 10th, 2025
Are Psychiatric Medications Addictive?

Are Psychiatric Medications Addictive?
You’re thinking about medications for your psychiatric condition, but wonder if these medications are addictive. Here’s what you need to know about how to avoid unhealthy dependency.
Nov 1st, 2024
Let's Talk About Adolescent Mental Health Issues

Let's Talk About Adolescent Mental Health Issues
Adolescence is a difficult time, and many teens and tweens lack the language and self-awareness to express their feelings. Here’s how a specialist can help with your child’s mental health.
Sep 16th, 2024
Supporting a Loved One After a Miscarriage

Supporting a Loved One After a Miscarriage
Miscarriages affect everyone differently, but everyone deserves unconditional sympathy and support during their time of grief and loss. Here are ways you can be present for a loved one.
Aug 9th, 2024

Diet Changes to Improve PMDD
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder can be debilitating for multiple days out of every month. Here are some ways you can change your diet to combat PMDD.
Jul 25th, 2024

Could You Have Anxiety and Not Know It?

Anxiety can be insidious and subtle, making it difficult to diagnose well into adulthood. Here’s how to recognize symptoms of anxiety and know when to seek help.
Apr 1st, 2024

4 Signs It's Time to Consider Therapy
It takes a lot of courage and self-awareness to admit that you need help, especially with your mental health. Here are four signs it’s time to consider therapy. 
Mar 2nd, 2024

Telehealth: The Advantages of Telemedicine
Struggles to get to the clinic? Trying to reduce your exposure to COVID-19, as well as other contagious illnesses, and still need to see your doctor? Telehealth is safe and easy — receive quality care from anywhere.
Feb 20th, 2024
5 Lifestyle Habits to Help You Manage ADHD

5 Lifestyle Habits to Help You Manage ADHD
ADHD in children and adults can be difficult to control. But small changes in lifestyle habits can make managing ADHD easier, meaning less stress on a daily basis.
Sep 1st, 2023
Here’s How to Get a Second Opinion

Here’s How to Get a Second Opinion
Psychiatry can be difficult for many people to get a handle on, and you might be concerned if your doctor’s diagnosis and treatment doesn’t seem to be working. Here’s how to get a second opinion.
Jun 1st, 2023
4 Telltale Signs that You May Have OCD

4 Telltale Signs that You May Have OCD
OCD symptoms are often attributed to anxiety, which is why you need a proper, expert diagnosis. Here are four signs that you should seek out a specialist who can help you.
May 1st, 2023
You Might Be Depressed If You Suffer These Symptoms

You Might Be Depressed If You Suffer These Symptoms
Are you wondering if you might be depressed? The symptoms of depression can be much more than just feeling sad or unhappy with your life. Learn the signs of depression so you can get the help you need.
Mar 14th, 2023
What Is the Purpose of Gene Testing?

What Is the Purpose of Gene Testing?
Many psychiatric conditions seem to have a familial link. While gene testing may not be a completely accurate predictor of mental illness, it may be useful in medication decision-making.
Feb 2nd, 2023
Can Medication Help Manage My OCD?

Can Medication Help Manage My OCD?
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) can be a debilitating condition that leaves you feeling exhausted just from completing simple tasks. Certain types of medication may be able to help.
Jan 1st, 2023
5 Benefits of Telepsychiatry

5 Benefits of Telepsychiatry
When the world went remote, so did many aspects of health care, including psychiatry. Telepsychiatry has many benefits for patients, especially those who find in-person visits difficult.
Dec 5th, 2022
How Psychotherapy Can Help With Your Anxiety

How Psychotherapy Can Help With Your Anxiety
Psychotherapy, also known as talk therapy, can be an excellent tool for helping you manage the symptoms of anxiety and develop coping skills that will stand you in good stead going forward.
Nov 1st, 2022
Help! I Think My Teen Is Depressed

Help! I Think My Teen Is Depressed
Feeling depressed can be terrible, but watching your teen battle depression can be even worse. Recognizing signs of depression and getting your child help is key to fighting by their side.
Oct 6th, 2022
Lesser-Known Symptoms of Anxiety

Lesser-Known Symptoms of Anxiety
Anxiety can show up in many different ways, and symptoms vary from person to person. There are multiple types of anxiety disorders, and understanding the lesser-known symptoms of anxiety can help with diagnosis.
Aug 9th, 2022
Is My Child at Risk for ADHD?

Is My Child at Risk for ADHD?
Early detection of ADHD saves time, confusion, and frustration for both you and your child. Here’s how to determine if your child is at risk, and when to seek diagnosis.
Jul 1st, 2022
How To Prepare for Psychotherapy

How To Prepare for Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy, or talk therapy, can be an excellent way to work through personal issues, address mental illness, and help you put your life on track while learning coping skills. Here’s what you need to know.
Jun 1st, 2022
5 Myths About OCD

5 Myths About OCD
You may have heard someone make light of obsessive compulsive disorder: “Oh, “I’m so OCD right now!” They have it wrong, and there are many other misconceptions about OCD. It’s time to dispel these myths.
May 1st, 2022
Can ADHD Cause Anxiety?

Can ADHD Cause Anxiety?
Anxiety and ADHD seem to show up with a fair amount of regularity in the same people. Is there a connection? Find out why your ADHD might be causing your anxiety.
Apr 1st, 2022
When to Consider a Second Psychiatric Opinion

When to Consider a Second Psychiatric Opinion
Psychiatry is not an exact science. While you may trust your psychiatrist, you might need to get another perspective on your situation. Here’s when to consider a second opinion.
Feb 1st, 2022
How Does Depression Impact Sleep?

How Does Depression Impact Sleep?
Depression and poor sleep are deeply connected, and while not everyone with sleeping issues has depression, most people with depression suffer from some sort of sleep disorder. Find out why.
Jan 26th, 2022
Different Types of Anxiety Disorders

Different Types of Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety manifests differently from person to person. There is an entire spectrum of anxiety disorders, and getting the right treatment starts by first getting the correct diagnosis.
Dec 1st, 2021
5 Signs of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

5 Signs of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) can make every month feel like running a gauntlet of unpleasant symptoms and wishing desperately for menopause to set in. Here’s how to recognize PMDD.
Nov 1st, 2021
How Sports Psychiatry Can Help Your Performance

How Sports Psychiatry Can Help Your Performance
Sports psychiatry is a relatively new field, but the idea of providing support for athletes who are vulnerable to mental health issues dates back decades and can prevent a breakdown on or off the field.
Oct 4th, 2021
How Telepsychiatry Works

How Telepsychiatry Works
Digital communication has become a part of everyday life, even when it comes to health care, including mental health. Telehealth makes attending your doctor appointments easy, safe, and convenient. Here’s how telepsychiatry works.
Sep 1st, 2021
Understanding the Emotional Changes of an Adolescent

Understanding the Emotional Changes of an Adolescent
As your child grows into an adolescent, their brain continues to develop, and their hormones shift and surge, so their emotions can seem all over the place. Here’s how to understand what your child is going through.
Aug 15th, 2021

Help for Your Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) can make each day feel like a series of repetitive tasks that you must complete, or else. Here’s how to break the cycles of detrimental behavior.
Jul 23rd, 2021

ADHD in Adults vs. Children
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a fairly common diagnosis in children, and it’s a problem for many adults as well. But adults can mask their symptoms and may not be diagnosed for years.
Jun 30th, 2021

5 Signs Your Anxiety Warrants a Medical Evaluation
Anxiety affects millions of people, but only one out of three victims get help for their mental health condition. Seeking treatment for an anxiety disorder can change your life for the better.
Apr 20th, 2021

Living With Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder affects a little more than 4% of adults. It’s one of the most serious mental health disorders, but with support and treatment, you can learn to manage your symptoms and live a successful life with bipolar disorder.
Mar 30th, 2021

Got social anxiety?
Are you struggling with social anxiety, here is a great article to help you get a better understanding.
Jan 25th, 2021

Your Life Is Beautiful
According the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Agency (SAMHSA), 1.3 million US adults attempted suicide...
Mar 8th, 2020

Anxiety and the holidays
Anxiety is a natural response to stress. This can rise during the holiday season for some people dealing with their families and/or meeting new people.
Nov 27th, 2019

Practical Tips for the Anxious Bride and Groom
Your wedding suppose to be the most important day of your life. However, your anxiety may effect you from enjoying the wedding planning process and wedding day events. This article will give practical tips to deal with your anxiety
Jul 7th, 2019

Job searching and mental illness
Here are tips and questions for the job seeker with mental illness to keep in mind in order to have a great workplace mental health.
May 30th, 2019

Lonely
Loneliness knows no boundaries.  This feeling can effect the most wealthy and famous to the poor and unknown.
May 1st, 2019

Loss of a Child: Miscarriage
Finding out you are pregnant is one of the most joyous feelings in the world but for some, this joy may turn to sorrow that comes in the form of miscarriage.
Apr 23rd, 2019

A Star is Born - Alcoholism & Suicide
Golden Globe and Academy Award nominated "A Star is Born" starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga highlights the effects of alcoholism and suicide.
Apr 7th, 2019

Workplace Violence Prevention Programs Matter
The figures are alarming, and yet you probably may not realize that workplace violence impacts approximately 2 million Americans each year. Effects of being the victim of this magnitude include trauma, anxiety, and PTSD.
Mar 15th, 2019

Winter Blues and Your Mood
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Mar 6th, 2019

Anxiety and the Government Shutdown
Anxiety is a natural response to stress. Stress spikes, and you become anxious as fear or apprehension sets in. An estimated 40 million people suffer with an anxiety disorder called Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) or social anxiety disorder.
Jan 30th, 2019