Psychiatrist vs. Psychologist Archives | Harbor Psychiatry & Mental Health

The Psychology of Perfectionism

General, Psychiatrist vs. Psychologist, Psychologist

Getting good grades at school, attending a respected university, having interesting friends, building an impressive career, marrying well, raising your kids properly… From an early age, societal and cultural norms push us to fit the mold of perfection. And in...

The Art of Building Psychological Resilience

General, Psychiatrist vs. Psychologist, Psychologist

No matter how much we wish it to be true, our growth could never be linear. While we all live different lives, something that’s an inherent part of our shared human experience is not only witnessing moments of pure bliss, happiness, and joy but also facing...

Psychiatric Medication Management: What To Expect?

General, Psychiatrist, Psychiatrist vs. Psychologist, Psychologist

From the earliest years of our lives, we learn to take care of our physical health, whether by doing sports, eating “an apple a day”, or going to doctor’s appointments. However, we don’t place the same importance on looking after our mental...

Understanding Psychiatric Medication Management

General, Geriatric Psychiatry, Psychiatrist, Psychiatrist vs. Psychologist, Psychologist

Treating different mental health conditions focuses on talk therapy or counseling and taking medication that can help you achieve chemical balance in your brain. However, when using such drugs, it’s vital to do so under professional supervision. Why? We all have...

PTSD and Psychosis

General, Psychiatrist vs. Psychologist, Psychologist

According to the National Library of Medicine, recent data suggest that the presence of psychotic symptoms in patients suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may represent an underrecognized and unique subtype of PTSD. Matthew Tull, Ph.D., at VeryWell,...

How To Break a Bad Habit For Good

Anxiety, General, Psychiatrist vs. Psychologist, Psychologist

Don’t we all have bad habits we’d like to get rid of? Some are seemingly harmless, like snacking on fast food or binge-watching Netflix when we promised ourselves to read a book instead. Then, there are behaviors like drinking alcohol to loosen up in...