Social media consumption and wellbeing
The effects of social media consumption on psychological well-being have been a significant public concern in the last few years.…
Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder: OCPD Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
People with OCPD are preoccupied with perfectionism and stubborn about the way things “should be done” — sometimes to the…
Brain-body health please: new research supports integrated physical and mental health care
The French philosopher René Descartes is often credited with discovering the mind-body problem; a dogma with long-standing implications on psychiatry.…
Increased Screen Time May be Impacting Your Mental Health
As technology advances exponentially, screens have embedded themselves into the very fabric of everyday life. From computers, smartphones, and smartwatches…
7 tips to boost your mood when feeling depressed
Lift your spirits and start to feel better with these expert tips for improving your mindset. When you're feeling down…
Children given digital devices when they’re having tantrums don’t learn to regulate emotions, study finds
Handing a child a mobile phone or tablet when they throw a tantrum may be damaging their ability to manage…
Eight Ways to Improve Cognition in Bipolar Disorder
The most troublesome statement in Goodwin and Jamison’s Manic-Depressive Illness may be this: “Complete symptomatic remission does not ensure functional recovery.”1 This is…
The myth that antidepressants are addictive has been debunked – they are a vital tool in psychiatry
I have been prescribing antidepressants since 1991. Like most medications, they are imperfect tools: they have side-effects and don’t work…
Depression in Father and Child Are Linked Regardless of Genetic Relation
The classic nature vs. nurture debate in psychology centers on whether certain behavioral traits and psychopathologies are genetic (nature) or learned (nurture). Do we…
Why Does Imperfection Maintain Perfection?
"There is a crack in everything; that's how the light gets in." —Leonard Cohen Just this week I saw Ridley…
Importance of Dads’ Mental Health and Ways to Support It
Did you know that the mental health of a father can significantly influence his parenting and the emotional climate of…
Wabi Sabi: Imperfection makes perfection at work
Are you always trying to achieve more? Submerged in the everyday agony to accomplish everything in possessions, relationships and career…
