When treating mental health disorders, you must have the proper diagnosis. However, this is easier said than done, as symptoms of certain mental conditions can overlap with others, making it difficult to receive the right diagnosis.   Two particular disorders that can be confusing to distinguish are bipolar disorder and...

What is integrative psychiatry and how do you know if it’s best for you? Read on as I show you what this holistic approach is all about and how it may benefit you!   What is Integrative Psychiatry Integrative psychiatry, as mentioned above, is a holistic approach utilizing conventional and...

There are times when a medical diagnosis is difficult to accept.  There does come a point where realization sets in and the individual assumes responsibility for any treatments or ability to deal with the diagnosis and move forward. Anosognosia Definition However, there are instances where the diagnostic information is denied...

As a psychiatrist who is often called to serve as an expert witness in court, people often ask me "What is forensic psychology?"   From novels, television shows, and movies we have been introduced to the profession of the forensic psychologist or forensic psychiatrist.  These are the folks who work...

All couples experience conflict and issues now and then. For some, it may be financial issues, while for others, it’s about sex or communication. Whatever it may be, it can cause patterns of constant arguing to the point it causes a lot of stress and tension on both sides and...