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Finding the Right Psychiatric Medication The First Time With Gene Testing

When it comes to mental health, finding the right medication can be a long and arduous process. Gene testing has made it possible to find the right drug the first time.

Jun 3rd, 2025

How to Support Someone Struggling With Their Mental Health

Is someone you know or love struggling with their mental health? In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, here are some tips on how you can support them.

May 9th, 2025

What Is Executive Dysfunction in ADHD?

If you have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and also find it difficult to accomplish simple, everyday tasks, you could be dealing with executive dysfunction.

Apr 8th, 2025

Normal Anxiety vs. Anxiety Disorders: Understanding the Difference

Do you have anxiety, or are you just anxious? Sometimes it can be hard to tell the difference. Here’s a quick guide to normal anxiety vs. anxiety disorders and when to seek professional help.

Mar 2nd, 2025

When Is It Appropriate to Get a Second Opinion About a Psychiatric Diagnosis?

Have you been given a psychiatric diagnosis but aren’t sure if it’s the right one? You’re always entitled to seek a second opinion to put your mind at ease.

Feb 2nd, 2025

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

Anxious About The Holidays? Give Yourself the Gift of Counseling

The holidays ideally should be about the fun and joy of reconnecting with family. Unfortunately, not everyone’s family is that easy. Here’s how to get through the holidays intact.

Dec 2nd, 2024

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

Mental Health Tips for the Darker, Colder Months

Seasonal depression can bring anyone down, especially those who already struggle with their mental health. Here are some tips for navigating the winter months. 

Oct 17th, 2024

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

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

Can You Have Postpartum Depression Before You Give Birth?

It’s not necessarily normal to feel fatigued and forlorn in your final trimester of pregnancy. Just as children are born prematurely, sometimes the baby blues can come before the baby arrives.

Jun 5th, 2024

Baby Blues Vs. Postpartum Depression (And What To Do About Them)

Women tend to downplay their feelings when they seem to run against accepted societal norms. A new mother who doesn’t feel the joy she expected after her baby’s birth needs compassionate help.

May 15th, 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

4 Harmful Myths About Bipolar Disorder, Plus Encouraging Facts

Not every bipolar person is the same, but they face the same stigma. Here are four harmful myths, and the more encouraging truth that lies beneath.

Feb 1st, 2024

How to Support a Loved One with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

OCD can cause immense stress for someone experiencing the anxiety, but there are ways to give them the support and reassurance they need to feel safe. Here’s how.

Jan 18th, 2024

5 Mental Health Conditions Common in Women

Many diseases and health conditions are linked to sex and gender. Here are five mental health conditions that are common in women.

Dec 13th, 2023

How Does Depression Affect Your Eating Habits?

Depression can insidiously creep into your life, affecting every aspect of your behavior. Here’s how to recognize depression in your eating habits.  

Nov 6th, 2023

How Does PTSD Affect Your Physical Health?

PTSD symptoms aren’t just psychological. They can also be physical and pose a real danger to your overall bodily health.

Oct 1st, 2023

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

How to Cope with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

Living with PMDD can make you uncomfortable physically and mentally for days on end. Here are some tips to help you manage your symptoms.

Aug 1st, 2023

Understanding Your Social Anxiety Diagnosis

Social anxiety can make it difficult to work, talk to people, or even leave the house. Here’s some insight to help you begin understanding your diagnosis.

Jul 1st, 2023

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

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

I Think My Loved One May Be Bipolar; What Can I Do?

It can be difficult to intervene when you think your loved one is suffering from any mental illness, especially bipolar disorder. Here’s how you can help.

Apr 4th, 2023

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?

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?

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

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

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

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

What No One Told you About Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) can take many girls and women by surprise, since it’s rarely covered even when sex ed is offered. Here's what everyone with a uterus should know about PMDD.

Sep 1st, 2022

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?

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

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

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?

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

Understanding the Different Types of Bipolar Disorder

Every case of bipolar disorder is unique. Understanding the different types can give you insight into how we diagnose and treat each patient.

Mar 1st, 2022

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?

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

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

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

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

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

Back to school stressors for students with mental illness

Returning back to school can be stressful for students with mental illness especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Aug 16th, 2021

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

The Toll Depression Takes On Your Mental and Physical Health

Depression affects more than just your mood. It can take a serious toll on your mental and physical health. Here’s how you can get help and improve every aspect of your life.

May 27th, 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

How to Stay Safe and Manage Holiday Stress 2020

Covid 19 pandemic and holiday stress

Nov 14th, 2020

The 4-1-1 on ADHD

ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)

Nov 8th, 2020

Loneliness During The Covid-19 Pandemic

Social Wellness

Nov 2nd, 2020

Are you struggling with election anxiety?

5 tips for dealing with election anxiety

Oct 22nd, 2020

Black Lives Matter

We are all in this together

Jun 10th, 2020

7 ways to handle exam uncertainty, stress, and anxiety during the COVID-19

COVID-19 has effected the lives of everyone especially students. Thousands of students who registered for SAT, MCAT, LSAT, GMAT, and other professional exams, are stressed out because their exams have been postponed.

May 16th, 2020

Let's support our Healthcare Workers !

Healthcare workers across the country are experiencing the burden and stress of COVID-19 on their mental health.

May 7th, 2020

5 Ways to Deal with COVID-19 Anxiety

This blog article provides insightful ways to deal with anxiety about the COVID-19 Pandemic.

May 5th, 2020

Activities To Help You Connect During COVID-19 Isolation

Many people are struggling with isolation and boredom during the COVID-19 pandemic. Below are some tips to address isolation and boredom based on your situation.

May 5th, 2020

Your Life Is Beautiful

According the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Agency (SAMHSA), 1.3 million US adults attempted suicide...

Mar 8th, 2020

Let's Talk About Depression

An estimated 17.3 million Americans have had at least one major depressive episode.

Feb 2nd, 2020

Performance Anxiety and the Superbowl: What the Pros Do to Overcome Stage Fright

Performance anxiety impacts up to 30% of the adult population but the stress of a game as important as the Superbowl can give athletes anxiety.

Jan 31st, 2020

The Social Media Comparison Trap

Tips to get out of the comparison trap on social media

Dec 31st, 2019

Your best moments of the year and decade!

Take a collection of your year and decade

Dec 29th, 2019

4 tips to finding clarity about your purpose

As long your heart is still beating, you have time to find your purpose.

Nov 28th, 2019

Self-Care (Mind-Body-Spirit)

Your self-care is vital

Nov 27th, 2019

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

The 411 on your medication history

Before your next doctor's visit, I will provide information about the importance of remembering past and present medications.

Oct 30th, 2019

What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder?

1 out of 50 people in the USA suffer from Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Sep 23rd, 2019

6 Ways To Find Support When Dealing With Cancer

Cancer can be a devastating diagnosis to receive. All is not lost, when you can have support from doctors, friends, and family.

Aug 24th, 2019

The powerful effects of exercise and nutrition for your mental and physical health

One of the best ways to empower your mental and physical health is through exercise and nutrition. This article shares practical tips to help you get started on your fitness goals.

Jul 24th, 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

7 questions to ask at your next family reunion

Family history is a vital piece of information during a psychiatric evaluation. This blog article gives insight in how to approach the topic with your loved ones.

Jun 19th, 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

Recognizing the Impacts of Cyber Bullying on Adolescent Health

Studies estimate 1 in 4 teens have been impacted by cyber bullying in the past 12 months. This bullying, which takes place online, is a form of teenage violence that can leave a lasting negative impact on adolescents.

Feb 22nd, 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

9 Tips to Balance Work and School Life In Your Household During the COVID-19 Pandemic

COVID-19 has caused chaos across the globe. It does not have to do it in your household. Here are 9 tips to help you take control during this pandemic.

May 20th, 2020