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...
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...
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...
General, Psychologist, Teen Mental Health
What is conversion disorder? According to the National Library of Medicine, conversion disorder is a psychiatric disorder characterized by signs and symptoms affecting sensory or motor function inconsistent with patterns of known neurologic diseases or other medical...
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,...
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...
General, Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Relationships
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): 6 Skills of Psychological Flexibility Do you often get stuck on a past mistake or excessively worry about the future? Would you say that you tend to fall into patterns of self-defeating thoughts and behaviors? Is it easy for...