Understanding the Types of Bipolar Disorder – Signs and Symptoms
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition characterized by intense mood swings between depression (feelings of being sad, low, or empty) and mania (feelings of elation, and energy). But few patients experience or show signs of bipolar disorder in the same way. For this reason, doctors have classified bipolar disorder into several different types based on the differences […]
How Sedentary Behavior May Increase Anxiety – And How the Pandemic May Have Contributed
Anxiety is common. It is estimated that between 15% and 30% of Texans are currently or has once struggled with a diagnosable anxiety disorder, and many more have issues with stress and anxiousness that are difficult to manage. What causes that anxiety can vary considerably, from genetics to trauma to persistent life stress and beyond. […]
How a Dallas Psychiatrist Will Help Your Anxiety
Mental health is important. So often, people talk about exercise and diet for improving their physical health. But your mental health is critical both for enjoying your life and even for living longer, as those who are able to manage their psychological health are also able to live longer. Caring for your mental health is […]
What Can a Psychiatrist Do For Your Anxiety?
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health disorders adults in America, with over 40 million people experiencing an anxiety disorder each year. Anxiety disorders like PTSD, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and OCD can all make going about your daily life a challenge. Visiting a psychiatrist is one way to manage or potentially […]
Understanding Anhedonia: How Depression Can Be Misunderstood
When most people think of depression, they envision emotions like sadness, loneliness, and hurt. But depression is a complex condition, one that results in (and results from) changes in brain activity and chemistry. Any time something changes, how your brain responds and reacts can lead to issues that may not be exactly what people think […]
How Long is TMS Treatment Effective For?
TMS, short for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, is a special treatment designed to reduce or entirely remove the symptoms of depression, OCD, and anxiety. Developed as an alternative to medications, electroconvulsive therapy, and other depression treatments, TMS often works where other methods have failed to alleviate symptoms. As this is a newer therapy, most patients have many […]
FAQs About Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, or TMS, is a relatively new treatment in the world of psychiatric care. It is currently recommended as a treatment for clinical depression, but further research and the continued positive results of this method in reducing depression symptoms indicate that this will be a promising therapy for a variety of mental health conditions. […]
When Regular Drinking Becomes an Addiction
Drinking alcohol is a regular occurrence for many adults. In fact, studies show that more than half the adults in the US have had an alcoholic beverage in the last month and almost 90% have had one at some point in their lives. With drinking so prevalent, it can be difficult to tell when drinking […]
Determining If Your Teenager Has Depression
The teenage years can be difficult. Many adolescents are just starting to figure out how to manage and express their emotions. Coupled with the stresses of school, friends, work, and the future, moodiness is not uncommon in young adults. But depression in teenagers is also common, with about 20% of people experiencing symptoms of clinical […]
Why Some Prescription Medications Work for Some People and Not Others
Psychiatric medications are used to treat a range of mental health disorders, from depression to ADHD to anxiety. Yet there is no one-size-fits-all approach to medication assisted treatments. The medications that work for some people may not work for others, and vice versa. Understanding this can help you understand the psychiatric process. The right prescription […]