Burnout, also known as being stressed out, can occur in people who have to deal with ever increasing stressors both at work and in their personal lives. Burnout can especially be a problem in high-achievers and professionals who want to be highly productive and want to excel at their careers. The problem with ambition and […]
What is the difference between mental distress, mental health problems, and mental disorders?
Psychiatry and mental health suffer heavily from stigma. As a result of that stigma, there has been a movement towards emphasizing mental health wellness, rather than psychiatric disorders. And because of the stigma associated with being labeled with psychiatric illness, psychiatric patients are now called ‘mental health clients.’ Psychiatric inpatient units have been renamed as […]
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Psychiatry fail: What we know about the current state of psychiatry
I know what you are thinking. Here’s yet another article on the failings of modern psychiatry by either an anti-psychiatry contingent (such as the Church of Scientology) or a psychiatrist who is fed up and throws out the baby with the bathwater. I am neither…I happen to be a psychiatrist who sees the beneficial effects […]
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How Useful is the DSM-5?
As a psychiatrist beginning medical training in 1992, I “grew up” with the DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-IV). When I was a medical student rotating on my psychiatry clerkship on the inpatient unit, I was intrigued by the patients and their various mental illnesses. As a psychiatrist-in-training, I found the DSM-IV to […]
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Anxiety has what effect on academic performance?
Anxiety has a negative and detrimental effect on academic performance. Depending on the type of anxiety you have, it can affect your school work in different ways. The following explains how the different types of anxiety disorders can negatively impact your academic performance. Test Anxiety If you have test anxiety, you have significant problems completing tests, […]
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Explain why it is an advantage for humans to experience the fight or flight response
It is definitely an advantage for humans to possess the reflex that is the fight or flight response. As a psychiatrist, I mainly see the detrimental and negative consequences of the fight or flight response gone awry in response to anxiety. But the fight or flight response is definitely an advantage for survival, and without […]
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What is the difference between anxiety and depression?
Hi. It’s Jenny at AnxietyBoss.com. Our question today is from Donna in Lafayette, Indiana. What is the difference between anxiety and depression? Both anxiety as well as depression are different levels of being negative and under stress. Anxiety is typically a short lived, more outwardly expressive state of being. It is very easy to spot […]
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Can you explain anxiety disorders and the association with serotonin?
Anxiety disorders can be deconstructed into their symptoms, which is fear and worry. Extreme fears and anxiety can take the form of panic attacks or phobias; worry can take the form of ruminating negative thoughts (what if I can’t cope with the danger?), anticipatory anxiety (I might have another panic attack), or obsessions (I am […]
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What Is A Normal Response To A Trauma, And When Should I Be Worried About Posttraumatic Stress Disorder?
Trauma is defined as experiencing or witnessing a life threatening event. Traumas include rape, abuse, assault, car accidents, war, and disasters. When any of us experience trauma, a normal reaction may be to be fearful, or have nightmares about it. If you were in a car accident, you may be scared the first time you […]
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17 Great Tips On How To Find The Right Psychiatrist
Finding the right psychiatrist can be challenging. Multiple factors need to be considered when choosing a psychiatrist. Here is a list of 17 great tips on how to find the right psychiatrist: 1) Ask your family doctor Begin your search for a psychiatrist by asking your family doctor for a referral. Your family doctor will […]
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