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PNSOC.com/blog Selected To Top 50 Psychiatry Blogs by Feedspot.
Today we were congratulated by Feedspot, which named pnsoc.com/blog one of the Top 50 Psychiatry Blogs. We personally want to thank each and every provider who has contributed and give them a "high-five" for opening up and sharing about their experiences. Top…
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Coronavirus and Children, How has COVID-19 Affected Children
How has COVID-19 affected children? Children 5 and under are affected differently than the older children. The toddlers are tolerating this big life-style change better than those older children as they simply don’t know as much. The older children have very reasonable…
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What is meant by alternative treatment options for depression?
Alternative Treatment Options For Depression Basically, this means anything other than prescribed medications. Here are some things you may consider trying if you are not ready to take prescribed medications or if the medications you are taking are not as effective as…
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The uncertainties of the world
We have all witnessed amongst the uncertainties of this world and current events how people deal with similar disorders and problems no matter who they are. My routine in the mornings while getting ready is watching the news. Some may say its…
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Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease in a Loved One and How to Care
The Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease in a Loved One and How to Care For Them Alzheimer’s disease is a terrible disorder which causes individuals to regress into shells of their formal selves. The mild short-term memory impairment in the beginning stages is…
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There is hope for treatment resistant depression – TMS
One of the most difficult concerns that I hear from patients is their frustration in thinking that “nothing works”. About 7.1% of Americans suffer from depression and, in the primary care setting, up to 50% of patients are considered treatment resistant (National…
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Being human, we all experience bad days, bad weeks – Psychiatry
Navigating Crisis: Finding Positivity Amidst Adversity Being human, we all experience bad days, bad weeks…some may even say a bad year. Right now, the WORLD is going through a crisis. We are involved in something that no one has ever really seen…
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What is substance abuse/addiction?
In short, it’s the chronic use of a substance despite harmful effects. People can abuse and become addicted to a lot of things, like: nicotine, caffeine, opioids, stimulants, etc. And it can happen for a variety of reasons: peer pressure/trying to fit…
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Reduce anxiety, Replenish Immune System, Reset Your Brain, Health
GO TO SLEEP! That’s what you’re inner voice is telling you as you check your iPhone to see another hour has passed. It’s 3:00 am and you can’t shut your brain off. If this is you then keep reading because I may…
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How to discuss death and dying to children and what to expect?
When a loved one dies, it’s a tough pill to swallow and accept. It’s a hard concept for most people to understand, but what about children? We often shelter children, with good intention, to protect them from the dangers of the world…
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Interrupted and Poor Sleep
Managing Interrupted and Poor Sleep One of the most important things that a human being can have is a full restful sleep. Have you noticed that during this pandemic our sleeping patterns have been disrupted? I hear from our patients constantly how…
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Anxiety and Paranoia in Orange County
Understanding Anxiety: Differentiating Normal Stress from Diagnosable Anxiety Anxiety is a term that’s thrown around somewhat loosely today. Whether you’re a college student with finals coming up or your working towards a deadline at your job; anxiety seems to be the term…
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