Comprehensive and Compassionate Psychiatric Care
One night of restless sleep or insomnia isn’t something you should worry about. In fact, we can probably pinpoint the reason we didn’t sleep that night. However, when you start suffering several nights of insomnia in a row, then there’s a reason to be concerned. Admittedly, you may experience brief, intermittent periods of sleep without …
Many people use alcohol to alleviate their anxiety. Eventually this will cause even more anxiety and stress, especially when drinking excessive amounts of alcohol. If you already suffer from anxiety, one alcoholic beverage can easily lead to a dependence on alcohol. One study that looked at alcohol and anxiety disorder said this is a dangerous, …
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Regardless of what line of work you’re in, workplace demands are commonplace. Making it through days that are filled with work-related stress makes it tempting to reward yourself with food, alcohol, or something similar. Occasionally, this is fine but when you do so nightly, it takes a toll on your mental health – which is …
Pets can be very beneficial to your mental health and well-being. It’s no wonder that over 65% of homes in America own a pet with cats and dogs being the most popular pets to own. These pets provide great company, offer unconditional love, and teach us how to be compassionate. There are also a multitude …
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Today there are many people who drink socially or have a glass of wine or beer with their dinner after a long, hard day at work. The effects of this type of drinking is something that people have been debating for years now. At the core of this debate is the affect alcohol has on …
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Stress causes many of us to turn to sugar as a treat. However, there’s evidence that this has a negative impact on our mental health. In fact, the Scientific Reports Journal recently conducted a study that was published in Medical News Today showing that sugar leads to a higher risk for depression, especially when consumed …
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There was a recent research study into how sleep disorders affect the mental health of college students. This study looked at how not getting enough sleep caused these college students to suffer from things like anxiety, depression, and other issues. In fact, there is believed to be a close relationship between a lack of sleep …
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In a recent study that was published in PLOS ONE Journal, researchers looked at the links between mental health and living by yourself. According to this study, living by yourself is linked to many common psychiatric issues including anxiety, mood disorders, and substance abuse issues. These are conditions that about one-third of people will face …
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Today, generally speaking, teenagers are not far from someone who participates in recreational drug use. In fact, 86% of teenagers claim to know someone who smokes, drinks, or does drugs during the school day. Therefore, they are often at-risk of falling to the pressures of their surroundings. The four years of high school are an …
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Much like getting an annual check-up with your general doctor, it is important and necessary, mental health should always be considered important and necessary – because it is. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD or some other symptoms you can’t describe, do not go through another day without seeing a therapist for a …