Mental health
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Expert guidance on psychiatric conditions, treatments, and mental wellness written and reviewed by PNS providers.

  • Small things you can do to turn your life around

    Small things you can do to turn your life around

    Let’s not sugarcoat this situation. Life can be a royal pain in the ass. One day you’re on top of the world, happy and successful and the next you’re scrambling because of a Chinese virus. At some point in time we all…

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  • Eating Disorders – Myth or Fact!

    Eating Disorders – Myth or Fact!

    MYTH: Eating disorders are not real medical conditions.  FACT: They ARE real conditions! They are complex psychiatric conditions that can have serious lifelong consequences. In a nutshell, there are three main types of eating disorders that I will cover in this blog: anorexia nervosa…

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  • Dealing With Isolation During the Coronavirus | Covid-19

    Dealing With Isolation During the Coronavirus | Covid-19

    Dealing With Isolation It’s been just over a month. One month, since the United States initiated “Stay at Home Orders”. One month, since “non-essential” business shut down. One month, since everyones lives in our country were changed. Unfortunately, some people have been…

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  • I already have my medications, so why would I need therapy?

    I already have my medications, so why would I need therapy?

    I already have my medications, so why would I need therapy? 5 Benefits of “Talk Therapy” Learning how to process your emotions so that overtime you are able to move forward and your emotions (whether that be anxiety, depression, anger, guilt, etc) have…

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  • Why is it that we care so much what other think?

    Why is it that we care so much what other think?

    Why is it that we care so much what other think?  Often times, is it that you do things to just make another person happy? Does this, in turn, make you unhappy?  We shouldn’t have to think this much into everything we…

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  • Focusing with Distraction

    Focusing with Distraction

    Focusing can be hard enough when you are alone at your desk with a full cup of coffee and a full nights sleep under your belt. Throw in a cell phone, two computer screens, and background conversations and you have a recipe…

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  • The “New Normal” – Mental Health

    The “New Normal” – Mental Health

    Remember the days when we could plan on going to a concert or sporting event? Seems like it’s been a while. The question is when will that be ok again? Hopefully soon. We’re stuck in limbo so to speak and the concern…

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  • I miss the “old normal” what can I do?

    I miss the “old normal” what can I do?

    Has your world been turned upside down in the past few months? Have you lost your job/income? Or maybe it’s your spouse/boyfriend/girlfriend…Are you struggling and worried about making ends meet? Are the kids driving you nuts? Are you missing the outside and…

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  • Healthy Sleeping Habits – Why are they important?

    Healthy Sleeping Habits – Why are they important?

    Having difficulties falling asleep at night? Well, you are not alone. Millions of people across the world suffer from sleeping issues. Some have mild problems which can be improved with lifestyle changes, while others require assistance with medication. Regardless of how severe…

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  • Will I ever be happy?

    Will I ever be happy?

    Have you ever just thought “when will I ever be happy?” Often times it’s, “oh when I get a job I’ll finally be happy” or “if I pass this test, I’ll be happy.”  Then one gets their dream job or passes this…

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  • I fear for hardship more than the Coronavirus

    I fear for hardship more than the Coronavirus

    “To eat or not to eat, that is the question” This pandemic thing continues to be a royal pain in the ass, if you are like me your head is about to explode with the news cycle telling us how re-opening the…

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  • Mental health wellness – More than just medication

    Mental health wellness – More than just medication

    Whether you are on medication or not, healthy lifestyle habits are essential for promoting not just overall physical health but your mental health as well. Here are a few tips that you can do to improve your mental well-being Don’t cut corners…

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