When people think of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), things like excessive hand-washing, or neatness/cleanliness, perfection come to mind. While these traits may be present in some people with OCD, there is a lot more to it. The way OCD manifests is different for every person who has it. What is OCD? The definition of OCD, …
What does it really mean when we say that mental health and physical health are interconnected, and why is it so important? These questions are multi-layered and go beyond what a single article can cover, but to put simply, our mental health can have a powerful impact on our bodies, and our physical health can …
July is National Minority Mental Health Month. You hear us talk about the importance of mental health, seeking help when needed, and our mission to stomp out the stigmas surrounding mental health and seeking care. However, part of that involves recognizing that there are numerous communities that feel left out of these conversations, such as …
Definitions and Symptoms of PTSD: PTSD can develop in any individual who has experienced or witnessed a traumatic event including but not limited to, combat/war, rape, accident, death, serious injury, violence, assault, etc. However, not everyone who experiences these events will develop PTSD. PTSD develops when a person has persistent intrusive thoughts, nightmares, flashbacks, feeling …
What Is ADD/ADHD? ADD and ADHD stand for Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. In children and pediatrics, it can often be hard to decipher what is normal child behavior and what could potentially constitute a diagnosis of ADD or ADHD. Signs, Symptoms, and Diagnosis When determining whether a child has ADD or …
In light of recently beginning enrollment for one of our newest studies, Adjustment Disorder with Anxiety; we thought we’d share a little bit more with you about what an Adjustment Disorder (AjD) actually is. Put simply, Ajd occurs when one experiences a significant amount of distress following a stressful life event. Although Ajd can look …
For many people, the holiday season and the start of a new year can be a time of happiness and joy. However, it can also be a source of stress, anxiety, depression, or grief for others. We wanted to take a minute to acknowledge and discuss some ways to manage mental health during this time. …
November is national Alzheimer’s Disease month. While we do not currently have any enrolling studies for Alzheimer’s Disease, we so have one that will be opening in early 2022 and we offer free memory screenings to the community for those 50+ years old who are worried about memory issues. Alzheimer’s Disease as defined by the …
October is National Depression Education and Awareness Month. If you have been following our blogs and social media post, spreading awareness and education on depression is a common topic. You may have even seen our post on Depression and Major Depressive Disorder. We wanted to dig even deeper into the education and awareness aspects of …
Most of us have heard of migraines before; however, people often associate migraines as being equivalent to headaches. While they do have similarities, migraines and headaches are actually quite different. Migraines are not only a much more severe type of headache, but also often come with a host of other symptoms that can significantly affect …
