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3 Warning Signs of Video Game Addiction in Teens, Psychiatrist Advice
In July 2018, World Health Organization officials listed video game addiction or extreme gaming as a mental health condition. Classified as a “gaming disorder,” it’s now more critical than ever for parents to understand the warning signs of video game addiction in their children and...Read More
5 Simple Men’s Health Tips for a Better Life
Did you know the average lifespan for a woman in the U.S. is more than six years longer than a man’s? While partly due to biological factors, the longevity of a man’s life has the potential for extension with a few lifestyle changes. In celebration...Read More
What to Expect at a Psychiatry Appointment
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Psychiatry is a vital part of mental health treatment. In the United States, one in six people takes psychiatric medications. These medicines help people to live balanced, healthier lives. Even with the prevalence of treatment options and prominence of...Read More
The Importance of Stress Management
Awareness is the key to challenging stigma about mental illness. Approximately 18.5 percent of Americans face some form of mental illness, within a given year. Yet mental health is still not seen as an important part of health and wellbeing. Nothing is further from the...Read More
Eating Disorders and Social Media
Social media is the go-to connection point for many people. Initially seen as something trivial, it is an instrumental tool in life, business, politics, entertainment and more. What began as a novelty is now the place many people: reconnect with former acquaintances keep up with...Read More
The Differences: Psychology vs. Psychiatry
It’s the new year; a time when many people choose to implement serious changes in their lives. In the U.S. new year’s resolutions about physical health and financial stability overshadow other decisions by a wide margin. Mental health should also be included in these decisions....Read More
Holiday Mental Health Myths and Tips for Happy Holidays
The holiday season is in full swing, with various celebrations happening in the next two weeks and it’s according to the holiday-themed messages we receive constantly, this is the most wonderful time of the year. While your schedule may be full, running here and there...Read More
5 Tips for Tackling Seasonal Affective Disorder
It’s November and we’re entering the last bit of fall; the leaves have turned and the scents of mint and chocolate have joined mulled spices to welcome winter and the holidays. And although this time of year tends to be thought of by many people...Read More
October’s Mental Health Observances
Over the past few years, the way we discuss mental health on the whole has changed. There have been significant strides made to change the conversation, not just in the medical community but the larger world as well. Organizations like the National Alliance on Mental...Read More
A Few Reasons Why You May Want to Skip 13 Reasons Why
The month of September has many designations for the mental health community. In addition to being Recovery Month and celebrating Psychotherapy Awareness Day, the month is set aside to focus on suicide prevention. It’s never easy to lose someone, but especially by their own doing....Read More
