Conditions

Anxiety is characterized by emotional distress accompanied by tension, fear, and worried thoughts. People who are suffering from anxiety may also have physical symptoms, such as a rapid heartbeat, trembling, and sweating. For some who are living with anxiety disorders, there may be specific triggers that cause their symptoms, while others may not have any specific triggers.

Anxiety disorders can keep you from fully participating in daily activities without undue stress and worry. That is why chronic anxiety is detrimental to physical and mental health, because it can interfere with taking care of yourself. However, with the proper psychiatric treatment, those who are living with anxiety disorders can find relief.

Also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, depression is a mental health condition that is characterized by deep sadness, a lingering feeling of being stuck, and/or a loss of interest in activities that used to be enjoyable. Depression can be an acute condition that develops after a loss or a painful life event, or it can be a chronic condition.

Depression can occur without an apparent trigger, such as due to a person’s genetic predisposition. However, with the proper care, depressive symptoms can be controlled. Common treatments for depression include therapy and medication.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a behavioral condition that can cause a variety of difficulties in daily living. ADHD is characterized by hyperactivity and an inability to concentrate due to impulsive behavior. This can cause problems within structured and organized environments, such as being unable to stay focused on tasks and assignments in work and school.

Depending on the severity of the condition, a person can be mildly or severely impacted on a daily basis. However, with the proper psychiatric diagnosis and treatment, those with ADHD can live normal and fulfilling lives.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) refers to a mental health condition that develops after being exposed to a shocking, scary, or traumatic event. It can cause a person to avoid certain situations, people, or occasions, as it may trigger their fight-or-flight response and cause them to feel stressed or anxious.

Prescription medication and talk therapy are often used together to treat PTSD. It is important for those who are suffering from PTSD to seek help so that their disorder can be properly managed.

Bipolar disorders cause dramatic changes in a person’s mood, which can make daily living difficult. People with this condition experience emotional states on the extreme ends of the spectrum, such as extreme sadness, happiness, or anger. Behavioral changes often accompany the changes in mood.

A person with bipolar disorder may react very differently (i.e., inconsistently) to the same people, situations, tasks, and challenges, depending on their current mood. This can give the impression of multiple personalities or even schizophrenia.

Some people who are diagnosed as having bipolar mood disorder will experience more severe symptoms than others. However, like other psychiatric conditions, a treatment plan of both medication and therapy can help those living with bipolar disorder to live a more normal life.

In today’s world, most people have busy routines with high demands, such as in work and school. This type of lifestyle increases the stress load, which should be dealt with in a healthy manner.

If stressful situations become overwhelming, it can have a negative impact on a person’s mental and physical health. Chronic stress increases the risk of other psychiatric conditions and can contribute to physical ailments, such as high blood pressure and heart disease.

There are many ways to relieve stress, but it is often difficult to determine the root cause of your stress. Talk therapy is a key treatment option that can help determine your stressors and come up with solutions to help keep your stress levels under control. We also also offer health and wellness coaching.

There are many mental health challenges that are unique to women. Women can experience perinatal depression, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD, a severe form of PMS), and perimenopause-related depression.

These conditions can be treated in a variety of ways, through medication, psychotherapy, and more. It is especially important that your psychiatric provider is equipped to handle mental health challenges that are unique to women.

Men are at a higher risk than women of developing certain mental health conditions, such as anxiety disorder, PTSD, and depression. These issues can make daily life very difficult and complicated, so they do warrant professional treatment.

While there continues to be stigma around men seeking mental healthcare services, it is crucial that you do so to tamp down your symptoms and to revive your quality of life. Having a specialist who can provide confidential psychological and psychiatric care specifically for conditions as they are experienced by men is vital.