Category: General Psychiatry
Depression – Defeating the Social Stigma
“I am so depressed!” This statement is used so often that we have become desensitized to its seriousness. Every one of us feels sad at…
Psychosis and Schizophrenia – An Overview
Psychosis is a severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are so impaired that people who are afflicted with it lose contact with external…
Coping Skills for Mental Illness and More
Finding the strategy or strategies that help you frame your thinking so that you can live more comfortably day to day is key to safeguarding…
Dealing with a Difficult Teenager
“In the next twenty-four hours, 1,439 teens will attempt suicide.” “In the next twenty-four hours, 15,006 teens will use drugs for the first time.” -TeenHelp…
What is EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapy treatment that allows individuals to heal from the physical symptoms, sensations and emotional distress that are…
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Understanding OCD
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder that is defined by repetitive behaviors involved in reducing anxiety, as well as intrusive thoughts that…
Ways to Improve Mental Health
“Every day begins with an act of courage and hope.” Do you remember the very first time you consciously recognized that you or someone close…
Depression Statistics in the State of Florida
Shocking depression statistics from a report generated by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) draw attention to the mental health of individuals…
Understanding Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder causes unpredictable mood swings, extraordinary fluctuations in energy and activity and an inability to perform routine daily tasks. Bipolar disorder is a serious…
Signs of Mental Illness
Mental illnesses rarely appear suddenly. Very often, friends and family recognize the changes before one of these illnesses appear. People who suffer from mental disorders…