How does one go about correctly diagnosing a patient who presents with preoccupations about their health? There are many different diagnoses that these symptoms could fall under, including a physical…
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My colleagues have already mentioned various aspects of self-harm, but self-harm can also be more generalized. Activities or thoughts that do not allow us to engage in self-care could be…
I remember the first time I met the mother of a young adolescent who presented with self-harm obsessions. She was scared about these thoughts because a psychiatrist, who was a…
Although many of us generally understand the concepts of eating disorders as when someone doesn’t want to eat or wants to eat too much, this view barely scratches the surface…
Maintaining a clean and tidy home is usually a sign of good emotional health. When cleaning becomes obsessive, however, an underlying mental disorder may be the cause. Obsessive fears of…
It’s a typical, beautiful, LA morning. And it begins: Wake up. Caffeinate. Walk the dog. Feed the Dog. Get ready. Drive to work. Answer phone calls. Answer Emails. Answer colleagues….
With school responsibilities, homework, sports, clubs, and any other obligations you may have, how is it possible to keep yourself sane as a kid? In 2020, there are so many…
The summer is winding down and school is going back into session. To my fellow therapists, whether you are a seasoned clinician, new associate, or intern, this is the busiest…
And just like that another summer is ending, and back to school you go! Don’t we all wish summer vacation could last forever? While that might sound amazing, it may…
For many people around the world, suffering from certain disorders can negatively impact their daily lives. Two conditions that are often confused with each other are obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and…
