Rise Above: Transforming Your Victim Mindset into Personal Empowerment
Discover the power within yourself and overcome the victim mindset with our latest article, “Rise Above: Transforming Your Victim Mindset into Personal Empowerment.” Drawing inspiration from Viktor Frankl’s “Man’s Search for Meaning,” we explore the importance of self-compassion, taking responsibility for our decisions, and acknowledging our ability to shape our future. Don’t let victimhood hold you back – unlock your potential and start your journey to personal growth today!
Healing from Childhood Trauma: A Psychiatrist’s Perspective on Recovery
Childhood trauma can have a profound and lasting impact on our emotional and mental well-being. In this article, a psychiatrist shares the story of a patient’s journey to healing from childhood trauma and offers three important tips for anyone struggling with similar issues. Seeking professional help, practicing self-care, and building a support system are all key steps in the healing process. The article provides insights into the process of overcoming childhood trauma and starting your own healing journey. Don’t miss out on this powerful story of recovery and hope.
Finding Balance: The Intersection of Medication and Self-Care for Mental Wellness
Mental health is complex and often requires a multifaceted approach to achieve optimal wellness.
Basic self-care practices like hydration, exercise, and nutrition can help promote mental wellness. But sometimes, medication is a crucial component in treating certain mental health conditions that may not be fully alleviated by lifestyle changes alone.
Voices Off: A Powerful Journey Through Schizophrenia and the Importance of Understanding Mental Health
Mental health is a crucial part of our overall well-being, yet it remains shrouded in stigma and misunderstanding. In my latest blog post, I share my reflections as a psychiatrist and coach on the importance of understanding and accepting mental health disorders, with a focus on schizophrenia. I review the book ‘Voices Off: Talking About Schizophrenia’ by Georgia Brask, which shares the author’s powerful journey through schizophrenia and the myths and stigma surrounding psychiatric disorders.
Finding Balance in the Chaos: A Mental Health Provider’s Journey to Emotional Awareness and Well-Being
As a mental health provider and new mom on maternity leave, I've been reflecting on the concept of emotional awareness and its connection to the human brain. Our brains are incredibly complex organs, and emotions are just one piece of the puzzle. Even with all of our scientific knowledge and technological advancements, we still have much to learn about the brain and how it impacts our emotions. Emotional awareness is the ability to recognize and understand our emotions, why we feel the way we...
Rising Above Depression: The Lessons Learned from Mauro Prosperi’s Incredible Survival Story
Experience the power of resilience in overcoming depression. Check out our latest article, “Rising Above Depression: The Lessons Learned from Mauro Prosperi’s Incredible Survival Story”. Learn how Mauro faced the toughest conditions in the Sahara Desert and how his indomitable spirit inspired us all.
The Mask Behind the Smile: Robin Williams and the Fight Against Depression
Behind every smile lies a story. In this article, we remember the legendary Robin Williams and shed light on his struggles with depression.
The Mask Behind the Smile: Robin Williams and the Fight Against Depression, serves as a reminder that no one is immune to mental illness.
Despite being a source of joy for so many, Robin struggled in silence with an inability to react to the joys of life.
Let’s continue to break the stigma and offer support for those who may be struggling.
#RobinWilliams #DepressionAwareness #MentalHealthMatters
Say Goodbye to Inflammation and Hello to Better Health with Omega-3s
In one of my previous articles, I talked about the incredible benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids and how they can help enhance your brain health, improve blood factors and even help in other areas of your body. But today, I want to delve into a topic that I only briefly touched on - inflammation. Inflammation is a complex biological process that plays a critical role in the body's defense against injury and infection. But when inflammation persists over time, it can lead to a host of chronic...
Beyond Sadness: Understanding the Nuanced Symptoms of Depression
Have you been sleeping a lot lately, or maybe had a hard time sleeping at all? Have you lost interest in things that you have long enjoyed doing? Have you been feeling sluggish and tired, like even little things require too much of your energy? Well, you may have depression. But you also might not have depression. You see, depression is not like it is shown on TV and in movies. The first thing we often think of when we hear the world is sadness or hopelessness – in fact, “depressed” has become...
8 Happiness Traps to Avoid: A Psychiatrist’s Insight
What does it mean to be happy? … It’s a very big question for such small words. It is a question that philosophers, artists, and many others have long sought the answer to. It is a question that creates a need for mental health professionals like myself. Yes, we have long wondered what it means to be happy. But if there is one thing that my experience as a psychiatrist has shown me, it is that we definitely know what it means not to be happy! Recently I had a conversation with one of my...
Don’t Let Vacation Derail Your Mental Health: The Consequences of Skipping Medication
Vacation should be a time to relax and recharge, but don’t let it compromise your mental health. Skipping medication can have unforeseen consequences.
Making the Most of 2023: Refocusing Priorities for a Better Future
Happy 2023 my friends! Into the new year we bravely venture, looking back only to reminisce and reflect for the benefit of the future… This time of year brings with it so much talk of goals and ambitions. Very naturally the passing on of the old year and birth of the new reminds us that time continues to march on – something we can easily lose sight of in the middle of our daily routine. This remembrance shocks us back into proper priorities for a time. But usually, only for a short time. One...
The Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids: A Journey to Better Health
Happy new year, friend! All the best from mine to yours at the start of a brand new season. How were your holidays? How were your health choices? Are you feeling good, ready to conquer the new year, or is your 2023 off to a sluggish, sleepy, and bloated beginning? That’s how I was feeling not long after I moved away from my family… I was far away from my home, where meals made from scratch were a whole family affair. We would spend many evenings making an event out of preparing our meals, and...
Your second brain
To my friends celebrating today, happy Christmas Eve! I hope that you enjoy the day and that you spend it warm and surrounded by your loved ones. In the spirit of the season, I want to give you a gift today… the gift of knowledge (if you haven’t received this knowledge already). Did you know that you have a second brain? I have often talked about just how crucial it is to treat your brain right because you’ve only got one – and in a very real sense, that is true. Your brain drives you; it is...
6 brain-boosting spices to keep you sharp this winter
What do you wake up to? Maybe you have heard the old saying: “Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper.” It means that you should focus your daily intake on the first meal of your day – how you rise determines whether or not you will shine! So, what do you wake up to? I love a good spiced latte, personally. Every morning, my husband helps me start my day right. He sprinkles half a teaspoon of cinnamon, cardamom, and saffron into a glass, fills it with steamed...
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