Psychiatry has changed a lot in the past ten years, and not just because therapists have started using words like “vibes” in their intake notes. It’s not just about diagnosing depression anymore. These days, psychiatry is dealing with everything from gender identity to parenting styles to whether your kid’s tantrum means he needs therapy or...
The world has this massive problem now where tons of people—mostly young ones—are just straight-up disappearing into their rooms and not coming back out. No, they’re not in Narnia, and no, they’re not just “taking some time.” They’re stuck. And I don’t mean stuck in traffic or stuck on a math problem. I mean emotionally,...
Ever felt like you were losing your grip—not because you actually were, but because someone kept telling you that you were? That’s not drama. That’s gaslighting1. It’s not a disagreement. It’s not “just a different perspective.” It’s a calculated tactic—used to mess with your sense of reality until you start second-guessing your memory, your emotions,...
I receive questions frequently about personality disorders, especially narcissistic and borderline personality disorders. It is important to consider that while everyone has a personality, a “disorder” suggests the person’s style (generally) is difficult or harmful to others. The DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) gathers traits to create categories of personality disorders through a combination...
We have been hearing for many years now warnings about social media and its impact on our youth. We never talk about the adults who are also likely addicted to the same social media, or smartphones in general. We hear about “dopamine hits” and most people don’t know what that means. We also hear about these large...
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder marked by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that affect daily life.1 Symptoms overlap with disorders like ASD, schizophrenia, mood, and substance abuse disorders due to shared dopamine and serotonin pathway dysregulations, affecting attention, mood, and impulse control.2 Genetic and environmental factors, such as prenatal stress, further contribute to these overlaps, though each disorder remains...
One major complaint I hear from people is that they feel “stuck”. In general, feeling “stuck” refers to a psychological state where a person feels unable to change, progress, or escape from their mental or emotional experience. It can reflect a sense of inertia, paralysis, or hopelessness, and is often associated with a lack of...
Taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical health. Whether you’re trying to figure out how to deal with stress, anxiety, depression, or simply need someone to talk to, finding the right therapist can be a crucial step toward improving your well-being. However, with so many options...
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