by Florina Lungu | Jul 1, 2023 | Addiction, Anxiety and Depression, Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health
Did you know that human beings are social by nature?Sure, we all have an introverted coworker who keeps to themselves or a friend who doesn’t like large gatherings. But even the shyest person you know has a brain designed for relationships, full of mirror neurons...
by Florina Lungu | Apr 1, 2023 | Anxiety and Depression, Brain Health Problems, Health and Wellbeing, Mindset
Are you familiar with the psychologist Carl Rogers? Whether you are or not, you may find his famous quote quite powerful: “The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” It does appear to be a paradox when we first consider his...
by Florina Lungu | Mar 18, 2023 | Anxiety and Depression, Brain Health Problems, Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health, Mindset, Stress and PTSD
As you are navigating your life, do you ever feel like you are entirely out of options? Do you ever feel like you are suffering at the hands of everyone and everything else? This is quite a common frustration among my patients and coaching clients. I often hear that...
by Florina Lungu | Mar 11, 2023 | Anxiety and Depression, Brain Health Problems, Mental Health, Mind and Body Health, Stress and PTSD
As a psychiatrist, I hear a lot of stories. I hear a lot of life stories filled with everything that life brings with it – joy, sadness, humor, loneliness, confusion, transition, hope, recovery, grief. Many of these stories begin way back when my patients were young –...
by Florina Lungu | Mar 4, 2023 | Anxiety and Depression, Brain Health Problems, Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health, Mind and Body Health, Nutrition, Stress and PTSD
In all the schools of thought regarding mental wellness… among all the therapeutic approaches and methods… there is one thing that everyone can agree on, and it is that mental health is complex. If you have been reading my articles for a while, you can probably name a...
by Florina Lungu | Feb 18, 2023 | Anxiety and Depression, Brain Health Problems, Health and Wellbeing, Mind and Body Health, Mindset, Stress and PTSD
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...