PTSD — It Can Happen to Anyone
When many people think of PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), an image of an embattled and shell-shocked soldier pops into their minds. But this image only paints a fraction of …
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Do You Have Anxiety? How a Psychiatrist Can Help with a Proper Diagnosis and Treatment
Everyone worries from time to time and some level of anxiety is normal. Anxiety can be general and non-specific or can be externally driven. For example, anxiety can take …
Signs It’s Time to Get Help for OCD and Why a Psychiatrist Should Be Your First Call
You are late for work, again, because you had to run back to your house to make sure you turned something off. Maybe this has become a daily routine, …
4 Tips for Supporting a Loved One Through Addiction Recovery
You have watched, feeling helpless, as your loved one struggles with a substance use disorder. It can be a tough thing to witness. Now, there is a ray of …
Seasonal Affective Disorder and Other Lesser-Known Causes of Depression
You may notice that your low moods seem to have a cycle — perhaps once a month if you have a monthly menstrual cycle or maybe your moods seem to …
Healthy Ways to Manage Your Anxiety and Mood Through the Holidays
Under the best of circumstances, holidays can be tricky. Perhaps you’re the one playing host and you have a mountain of things to do to get ready. Or, maybe …
5 Encouraging Facts and Useful Tips About ADHD in Adulthood
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is commonly associated with children and adolescents, and that’s because the average age of diagnosis is around seven. Many of these children grow up to be adults …
How To Evaluate Medical Insurance Options for Mental Health Coverage
Sifting through the maze of medical insurance options can feel like a monumental task, especially when factoring in coverage for mental health services. For too long, discussions around healthcare …
When and Why to Seek a Second Opinion for Your Mental Health Diagnosis and Treatment
More than one in five Americans lives with a mental health issue. This is just an estimate, as many of those who are suffering are not properly diagnosed. Even more people …
Where to Turn When a High Functioning Professional Needs Mental Health and/or Addiction Treatment
Every day has become a balancing act in which your professional self puts on a confident and competent front that hides the turmoil inside or at home. If you …