While anyone can experience mental health issues, the LGBTQIA+ community faces unique challenges due to factors such as societal prejudice, discrimination, and lack of understanding. To better support individuals of the LGBTQIA+ community, mental health services, such as LGBTQIA+ therapy, aim to provide specialized care that is dedicated to the needs of each individual within
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Eating Disorders and Psychiatry: Recovery and Treatment Approaches
About 30 million Americans suffer from eating disorders that threaten their mood, social interaction, physical and mental health, and more. While people assume that only young women fall prey to these serious health problems, studies show many other segments of the population can as well. Let’s talk about the symptoms of eating disorders and how
Read MoreManaging ADHD in the Classroom: Strategies for Teachers and Parents
According to a national survey, one in 10 children in the U.S. between the ages of three and 17 have been diagnosed with attention-deficit/activity disorder (ADHD). However, only about one in three children with ADHD receive behavioral classroom management. This is concerning because children with ADHD symptoms – such as an inability to pay attention,
Read MoreAnxiety at Work: Strategies for Managing Stress in a Professional Environment
According to the American Psychological Association’s annual Stress in America survey, work is consistently cited as a major source of stress by a majority of Americans. Try as you may, you can’t always avoid the anxiety created by tensions and conflicts that occur on the job. Common workplace stressors include excessive workloads, duties that aren’t
Read MoreDepression: Understanding Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Approaches by Psychiatrists
It is estimated that nearly one in 10 Americans suffer from some form of depression, making it one of the most common mental health conditions. Depression is a mood disorder that causes persistent feelings of sadness and a loss of interest in things and activities previously enjoyed, which can result in difficulty with thinking, memory,
Read MoreMedication Management in Psychiatry: Balancing Benefits and Side Effects
Many mental health issues faced by adults of all ages can be managed with a combination of counseling and prescription medication. For example, antidepressants can help treat depression, anxiety, and some types of personality disorders. Mood stabilizers and antipsychotics are often used to treat bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Depressants are sometimes prescribed to help patients
Read MoreStigma and Mental Health: Breaking Down Barriers Through Psychiatry Advocacy
It is estimated that more than half of those with a mental illness do not receive help for their disorder. One major reason that prevents them from seeking treatment is the stigma and fear of discrimination attached to mental illness. It may be subtle or obvious, but prejudice against people struggling with a mental health
Read MoreWhat Is Telepsychiatry?
You’ve probably heard about telemedicine, or telehealth, the process of providing medical health care from a distance, often using videoconferencing on an electronic device such as a computer, smartphone, smart watch, or other mobile technology. But did you know that you can receive mental health services via telecommunication, as well? Telepsychiatry is a subset of
Read MoreThe Importance of LGBTQ-Inclusive Therapy: Creating Safe and Affirming Spaces
In a world that is becoming increasingly aware of the diverse spectrum of gender identities and sexual orientations,our healthcare system must evolve to create safe and affirming spaces for LGBTQIA+ individuals. This community has historically faced numerous challenges and disparities within the healthcare system, making it crucial for mental health therapists to address these issues
Read MoreBipolar Disorder: Overcoming It
As its name implies, bipolar disorder is a mental illness that creates extreme mood shifts and changes in behavior, thinking, energy levels, and sleep patterns. A person with bipolar disorder may also experience mania or manic episodes, periods in which they feel intense levels of happiness, energy, and optimism. Such radical shifts in behavior can be
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