Major Psychiatric Disorder: Is It Time to Book an Appointment with Your Local Psychiatrist?
A psychiatric disorder is characterized by dysfunctional thought patterns, moods, or behaviors that can be severe and persistent in nature. A psychiatric disorder doesn’t just dissipate; it needs proper intervention to be effectively managed, as it can greatly affect your quality of life and increase your risk of pain, disability, loss of freedom, or death. […]
Living Your Best Life with Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a mental illness characterized by alternating emotional highs and lows, which are referred to as manic and depressive episodes. A manic episode is marked by excitement and impulsive behavior, while a depressive episode is marked by a lack of energy and low self-esteem. If you’ve been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, its symptoms […]
Finding the Right Psychiatrist for Your Teenager
A psychiatrist can provide support to your teen and help them deal with any mental health issues they may be having. There are many different types of psychiatrists and finding the best and most qualified one to help your teenager can be difficult. When finding the right psychiatrist for your teenager, choose from a pool […]
Finding the Right Treatment for ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that causes hyperactivity, impulsiveness, and difficulty staying focused. It can impact a variety of aspects of life, ranging from education to work performance to relationships. It’s generally an issue thought of as a concern in children, but adults can suffer from ADHD not diagnosed during childhood, as […]
Common Sleep Disorders
A sleep disorder is when you experience physical issues during sleep that interfere with getting a full, restful sleep every night. It may interfere with your breathing, your ability to function normally the next day, and your ability to get the deep sleep that your brain requires. A lack of quality sleep can therefore wreak […]
Talking to Your Teen About Going to a Psychiatrist
If you believe that your teenager can benefit from seeing a psychiatrist, then the next logical step is to convince your teen to consider it. Some teens appreciate the idea of seeing a professional talk about their problems because it proves that their parents care about them and are encouraging them to have a neutral […]
How We Can Help Treat Anxiety Disorders
An anxiety disorder classified as a mental disorder. Anyone who has it is plagued by overwhelming feelings of fear and anxiety. It can hold you back from living a meaningful and fulfilling life. Some examples of anxiety disorders are generalized anxiety disorder, social phobia, post-traumatic stress disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Anxiety disorders are highly treatable, […]
Common Myths Associated With PTSD
The average person without training in psychiatry can easily fall for myths associated with post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. It is important that we separate facts from myths when it comes to the disorder. Why? Because it hurts people who have PTSD and spreads misinformation. Being unable to separate truth from fiction can push people […]
Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety disorders are serious medical conditions, and are more common than you might think. In fact, an estimated 40 million Americans experience some form of anxiety, with many developing symptoms before reaching adulthood. Between work, family obligations, bills and the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s natural – even expected – to feel anxious […]
What are the Different Types of Bipolar Disorder?
People who suffer from bipolar disorder suffer from wide-ranging symptoms. Bipolar episodes give them fits of mania where they may feel invulnerable – only to be brought crashing down by major depressive feelings that can occur at any time with no discernible cause. These episodes can be frequent or rare, which can make the condition […]