Category: General Psychiatry
Common Myths and Facts About Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a brain condition that causes alternating shifts in mood and energy from elation (mania or hypomania) to depression. Also referred to as…
What does Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy Treat?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy treats post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which occurs after traumatic experiences like military combat, physical and/or sexual assault, and…
Dealing with Parenting Stress During the Holidays
The holiday season is magical for children but creating that fantasy and joy can actually cause unimaginable stress on parents. With longer breaks from school,…
World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day is tomorrow, Wednesday, October 10th. Although this day is dedicated to the importance of raising awareness about mental health, awareness is…
Mental Health Tips for College Students
College is the first time most young people will live by themselves and experience true independence. The idea of no curfews, shorter class time and…
Schizoaffective Disorder and Its Types
Schizoaffective disorder is a chronic mental condition that is defined by both psychotic symptoms, like delusions and hallucinations, and mood swings. There are two types…
When is it Time to See a Therapist?
There are times when you may feel overwhelmed by the world around you and that no one seems to understand. You may feel like a…
PTSD and Who It Can Affect
Life’s ups and downs can be more than a tad bit overwhelming when stress builds up around a certain event or situation. People are unique…
The Barriers that Accompany Bipolar Disorder
Living day to day with bipolar disorder can be unbearable. Moment after moment, wondering which mood will come out next and how it will affect…
Codependency: How it Affects Mental Health
Putting others’ needs before your own can be a positive quality, but how much of this seemingly harmless behavior is too much? People pleasing is…
What is Social Anxiety Disorder?
Have you ever been uncomfortable in a social situation and felt an urgency to seek solitude? This experience is more common than you may expect,…
Reality vs. Delusions – Living with Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a complex mental illness that affects 51 million people worldwide. Most individuals who suffer from schizophrenia experience hallucinations that can range from loud…