Mental health disorders have become epidemic in recent decades. One of the factors in lack of mental health is the continuous focus on the external world. People must focus on and cultivate their inner world for optimal mental health. Mental health has become a prominent topic in recent years and...

Cultivating Good Mental Health

Parents are under an undue amount of stress that has increased over the past decade. Parents are struggling financially and working longer hours, often to the detriment of their health. Parents need more outside support and to rethink traditional notions of self-care. Last week, United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek...

Parent Stress Is a Serious Public Health Concern

The cover story of Psychology Today this month, “Diagnosed In Adulthood,” made me think back to the timing of my own diagnoses. They all came in adulthood, in my late twenties: anorexia, major depressive disorder (with the modifier of with psychotic features added later), and borderline personality disorder.

Borderline Personality Diagnosis: Two Things That Matter

We’ve all been there—waking up in a cold sweat, with your heart pounding after a nightmare so vivid, that it’s hard to remember what’s real. Whether it’s frantically running from a faceless pursuer, falling from a great height, or being trapped in a room with no escape, these unsettling dreams can linger long after we’ve woken up.

2 Common Nightmares and Their Hidden Meanings

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In the mystical realm where astrology intersects with spiritual beliefs, certain zodiac signs are thought to possess inherent qualities that offer protection against malevolent entities and negative energies. This intriguing concept has roots in ancient astrology and cultural traditions worldwide, where the alignment of the stars at one's birth is believed to influence not only personality traits but also spiritual protection. This post delves into the 5 celestial shields of the zodiac, highlighting signs that are particularly noted for their protective aura against evil spirits.

5 Zodiac Signs That Possess a Protective Aura Against Evil Spirits

Vaccinations prevent severe disease, disability, and death. Certain vaccines also seem to have brain benefits. Those who receive the flu and shingles vaccination have a significantly lower incidence of cognitive decline. Have you gotten the shingles vaccination? What about the flu vax? If so, I have good news and more...

The Surprising "Side-Effect" of Some Vaccinations

Death anxiety is associated with a variety of mental health disorders. People with physical diseases and disorders can also suffer from extreme death anxiety. At the same time, fear of death can motivate you to achieve your life's goals. Debilitating death anxiety can be treated with therapy and medication. One...

Do You Suffer From Death Anxiety?

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Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

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Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

Traditional definitions of childhood trauma often miss nuanced relational dynamics that can lead to trauma. The definition of relational trauma can encompass trauma from power-imbalanced, dysfunctional relationships. Vignettes depicting examples of relational trauma can show how subtle and indirect actions cause trauma. In my last post, I shared six reasons...

Relational Trauma: Is This You?

Minimizing your feelings or your partner's actions is a lie that can wreak havoc on a relationship. The belief that you can change your partner is a dangerous lie that sets both of you up for disappointment. "We don’t need to talk about that" is one of the most destructive...

The 4 Biggest Lies That Destroy Love

Events leading to hospitalization vary from person to person. Psychostimulant use is often a contributing factor. The context is important for understanding the illness. My intention in writing this blog is to share the experiences that I went through with my son, starting with the first manifestation of his illness and our journey through numerous subsequent episodes. Also, my purpose is to provide commentary as a parent and psychiatrist on issues that these experiences bring up, such as how the diagnostic process works in mental health, and how to work with treatment providers and medication issues. My hope is that reading this may be helpful for people with mental health issues and also their families and friends.

Events That Lead to a Mental-Illness ER Visit

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

The preference for human doctors over AI is strong, especially for visits involving psychiatry and therapy. People are less likely to trust AI with personal clinical information, especially regarding mental health. The presence of AI as "the artificial third" impacts the patient-doctor and client-therapist relationship. New research suggests that, for...

Do People Prefer Human Doctors and Psychiatrists or AI?

Sometimes, in order to heal, we need to navigate painful emotions like grief and shame. However, there is a difference between productive suffering and unproductive suffering. Consent, hope, and control distinguish productive suffering. Sometimes, in order to heal, we need to navigate painful emotions, like grief and shame. However, there...

Productive and Unproductive Suffering

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Jefferson County, KY

Louisville, KY

Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

Criticism is damaging because it shifts focus from the issue at hand to the perceived flaws of one's partner. Persistent use of defensiveness only delays addressing problems within the relationship. Contempt conveys to your partner that you consider yourself superior and think very little of them. In 1992, renowned clinical...

The 4 Strongest Predictors of Divorce

Methadone maintenance therapy is proven safe and effective long-term treatment for opioid addiction. Studies show that taking methadone reduces the likelihood of an opioid overdose death. Many addiction medicine physicians support liberalization and improved methadone access. Methadone, a proven detoxification medication, as part of methadone maintenance therapy (MMT), is an...

Why Can't U.S. Doctors Prescribe Methadone for Opioid Use Disorder?

Stereotypes fail to capture the complexity of introversion. Different cultures define "introverted" and "extroverted" behaviors differently. Introversion includes unexpected superpowers, especially in leadership. I recently read and loved The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks, a psychologist who introduces the concept of different "zones" in life and work. These zones describe...

Introverts Are Not What You Think

Los Angeles, CA

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It's been ten years since beloved Cuban-American actress Elizabeth Pena passed away due to complications from alcohol abuse. Pena was only 55 years old when she died on October 14, 2014, in Los Angeles. She suffered from cirrhosis of the liver "due to alcohol" and had acute gastrointestinal bleeding hours before her demise, causing her heart to stop. She had the disease for months, and it progressed severely in a short time before her death.

In Memory of Adored Actress Elizabeth Pena: 10 Years After Her Tragic Death By Alcohol

Navigating your child’s struggles while maintaining your own well-being can be incredibly challenging. Positive psychology offers valuable strategies that can help you stay connected and grounded. Here are five approaches you might find useful during hard times. I recently spoke with my friend Karen about navigating some of the...

Don't Go Into the Tunnel: The Practice of Loving Detachment

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Evolution of Mental Health

During 99.9 percent of our species' history, half of all humans died before adulthood. Depression and anxiety are evolutionary defense mechanisms without which humans would not...

Evolution of Mental Health

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