3 Ways for Veterans to Cope with a PTSD Diagnosis
I am very excited to share an original article written by a reader of my blog. Julia, a retired RN, reached out to me regarding her passion for helping …
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Substance Use Disorders and Behavioral Addictions
Articles: General Addiction Topics: 1)What My Experience Working With Veterans can Teach us about Trauma, PTSD and Addiction 2) The Most Dangerous Drugs in the U.S. 3) Do Alcohol and Drugs …
What My Experience Working With Veterans can Teach us about Trauma, PTSD
One of the most common stories I hear from the Veterans I work with as part of my Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship is that their addictions spiraled out of control …
Sleep Hygiene: Suggestions for a Better Night Sleep
More than 60 million Americans struggle to get a good night sleep. That translates to almost 1 in 3 American adults struggling with insomnia, according to the American …
Depression Part II: What is Depression?
What is depression? What causes it? Those are common questions that I get asked every day. Some people erroneously attribute depression to weakness, lack of faith or lack of …
Doc, I think I am bipolar!
Many patients come to my office because their mood has been “off” or they are worried they might be “bipolar.” Some of these patients are worried because their family …
Low/No-Cost Options to Improve Your Mental Health Today!
Welcome back to the Mind Matters Blog! And Hello to new readers! One question that I received regarding my previous post “Doc, I Think I am Bipolar!” was “what …
A Guide to Treating Depression via Medscape Psychiatry
I have continued to enjoy the feedback, suggestions and critical thought that my blog posts have sparked. I met up with some old friends this weekend and was pleasantly …
Depression Part 1: Spreading Hope
“You treat a disease, you win, you lose. You treat a person, I guarantee you, you’ll win, no matter what the outcome.” I whole-heartedly agree with that …
How I Treat ADHD in Adults
Articles: 1) Huffington Post: Part 1: Do You Have Adult ADHD? A Psychiatrist Explains How You Can Tell 2) Part Two: How a Psychiatrist Diagnoses and Treats ADHD in Adults 3) Medscape: …