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Beginning a GLP-1 Medication Support Guide: Practical Advice for A Smooth Start
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1s) are medications that help lower blood sugar and support weight loss. They do this by affecting several key functions: helping you feel fuller longer, controlling blood sugar and reducing food cravings, and improving insulin function.
Combating Wellness Deficit Disorder
While many of us aren’t clinically “sick,” we are living in a grave state of wellness deficiency. Here are some wellness takeaways that stuck with me and reminded me of why I felt so happy on my budget friendly tubing journey yesterday in nature.
The Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual Model of Mental Illness: The Role of Parenting and Faith in Child Rearing
The bio-psycho-social-spiritual (BPSS) model of mental illness provides a comprehensive framework for understanding mental health by integrating biological, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions.
What You Need to Know About Taking Lithium
Lithium is a mood stabilizer commonly prescribed for bipolar disorder, which involves episodes of depression and/or mania. It is also used off-label as an add-on treatment for depression.
What You Need to Know About Taking Naltrexone
As a psychiatrist, I often discuss medications that can help manage various conditions, especially those related to substance use disorders. In this post, I'll explain how Naltrexone works, its benefits, and important considerations for anyone taking it, especially in emergency situations.
Breaking the Silence: Unmasking Eating Disorders in College Students
Eating disorders are a serious issue on college campuses. Learn how disordered eating behaviors, like skipping meals, restrictive diets, and binge eating, can affect students' mental and physical health.
10 Minutes of Nature Can Improve Your Mental Health as Much as Antidepressants
It’s easy to feel like we need significant changes or interventions to improve our mental well-being, but recent research suggests that a simple, natural solution may be within reach for everyone: spending just ten minutes a day outside.
A Holistic Approach to Prenatal Mental Health: A Review of Motherhood Survival Manual
Discover how a holistic approach to prenatal mental health can prevent postpartum struggles. Learn about the key principles from Motherhood Survival Manual to prioritize your well-being before and after pregnancy.
Grief and Loss: Navigating the Uncharted Territory of Mourning
Losing a loved one is one of life’s most profound and challenging experiences. Yet, in our fast-paced society, there’s often an unspoken expectation to “get over it” quickly, leaving those who are grieving feeling misunderstood or isolated. Grief is a deeply personal and unique experience—no two people grieve the same way, and that’s okay.