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...
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,...