Anxiety is one of the most common symptoms of several psychological illnesses including depression, bipolar disorders, and panic attacks. It is common to experience mild to moderate anxiety before or during a stressful situation (ex. exams, giving a presentation, confrontation, etc.) Mild to moderate anxiety that occurs occasionally could be...
5 Ways to Prepare for an Online Psychiatrist Appointment
Preparing for a new online psychiatrist appointment can be nerve-wracking, especially if you have never been to psychiatry or counseling before and do not know what to expect. This can lead to feelings of anxiety, uneasiness, or all out seeking to bail out of the appointment or meeting. This is...
Can an Online Psychiatrist Prescribe Medication?
Can an Online Psychiatrist Prescribe Medication? The short answer is, Yes! Online Psychiatrists who went to medical school and have an active license in your state do prescribe medication. But there is a lot more to online psychiatry (also called telepsychiatry or telemedicine) that you should know. What is Online...
Telepsychiatry – Solution to the Mental Health Care Crisis
Telemedicine and Telepsychiatry in the Modern Age Why is Telemedicine Important in Psychiatry? In the news recently was the case of Dr. Susan Haney who has been battling to keep her medical license after her employer required her to get written permission from her state licensing board in order to...
What is Seasonal Depression?
Seasonal Depression Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), also called seasonal depression, is a term that describes the tendency for a mood episode, most commonly depression but also can be mania or hypomania, that occurs rhythmically during a particular season. In this article, I will focus on depression. When does Seasonal Depression...