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What is Social Anxiety?
Social anxiety is the overwhelming feeling of worry about every day activities. Activities that some people might take for granted and engage in with no problem – interacting with strangers, parties or large gatherings, using public facilities such as a public restroom, and even dining in public. These types of environments may cause a lot…
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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 Institute of Mental Health). Meaning, the patient has been on multiple medications without…
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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 in, to feel “better”, to improve performance. If you or a loved one…
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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 and its many harsh realities. But believe it or not, children are much…
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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 (strict restriction of food intake), bulimia (binge eating followed by purging to prevent…
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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 on your activities of daily living – shower, comb your hair, brush your…
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What is grief and how to cope with the loss of a loved one
To put it simply, grief is the feeling of sadness, sorrow, or despair that someone feels when a loved one dies. It is a natural human response to loss and is a life-long process that, unfortunately, no single human is immune to. People of all walks of life experience grief in their own unique way.…
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What is Bullying in the Workplace? Rising above Bullying
What is bullying? What to do if you are a victim of bullying and how to rise above. Has someone ever mocked you for being overweight? What about a boss or supervisor persistently intimidating and threatening you? Or someone calling you names like “loser” and “stupid”? Posting embarrassing videos or photos of you with nothing…
