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Mild Cognitive Impairment vs Dementia (Symptoms and Treatments Comparison)
Many are still confused about the differences between mild cognitive impairment vs dementia. Although both are common mental health issues of older patients, mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia are two distinct conditions. Still, they can both lead to memory loss and…
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Is PTSD An Anxiety Disorder?
Is PTSD an anxiety disorder? According to the NIH, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is considered an anxiety disorder and is considered one of the major types in this class along with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (OCD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic Disorder, and…
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What Every Patient Needs to Know About Psychiatry Telemedicine
We live in a virtual world where the connection from Thailand to Texas is only a touchscreen away. As communications and the internet evolves, so does the ability for us to communicate with anyone in real-time. Psychiatry telemedicine (including online therapy services)…
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When to See a Psychiatrist for Child Mental Health Issues
Commonly Diagnosed Child Mental Health Problems Before consulting a psychiatrist for child mental health disorders, there are a couple of important things that you need to know. There are many types and variations of Childhood Mental Health Disorders which include: Amongst the…
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Dementia Vs Alzheimer’s Test: What Is the Difference?
Dementia is the loss of cognitive and emotional abilities that are severe enough to interfere with an individual’s daily functioning and quality of life. On the other hand, Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative brain disease caused by brain changes that result from…
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A Guide to PTSD Symptoms and Causes
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder resulting from a person witnessing or being a part of a traumatic event or events. The pathophysiology of PTSD is not well understood. The event could be from one exposure or repetitive exposure to…
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What Is Borderline Personality Disorder?
You may have heard of borderline personality disorder or BPD many times or perhaps met someone with this condition. If you’re unsure how to treat people diagnosed with personality disorders such as BPD, keep reading. So, what is borderline personality disorder, exactly?…
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This Is Why Psychiatrists Order Genetic Tests
We’ve all heard it before: “Everyone responds differently to medication”. The process of finding the right medication can be long, tedious, and frustrating. What worked for your best friend may not have worked for you. Why is this? Your response to psychiatric…
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Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists Newsletter (July 2022)
Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists Monthly Newsletter keeps you updated with the latest up-to-date news from the company. For this month’s newsletter, get to know Cassie Cronin, our TMS Technician, and find out how she changed a patient’s life for the better.
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Psychologist vs Psychiatrist: What’s the Difference?
What’s the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist? You may be asking yourself this question as you wonder with which mental health professional you should make an appointment. Both appointments offer different types of mental health services and both professionals contribute…
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What To Know About Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive form of brain stimulation in which a magnetic field is applied to a specific area of the brain to change how the neurons (cells of the brain) communicate with each other. Types of Transcranial Magnetic…
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How To Test for Dementia: Screening Guide for Dementia
What is dementia? Dementia is defined as a mental health condition that is characterized by a loss of cognition, involving one or more cognitive domains (learning and memory, language, executive function, complex attention, perceptual-motor, social cognition) – the deficit must be a…
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