by calpsychiatry | Dec 29, 2021 | Anxiety, Article, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health, OCD, Psychology, Teens, Therapy
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) can be a very distressing diagnosis, particularly in children and teens. In this Boston Medical Journal review article, authors explore the pathophysiology of this mental disorder and potential treatment options for young children...
by calpsychiatry | Dec 22, 2021 | Event, Family, Mental Health, Psychology, Social Issues, Therapy, Trauma
About The Event On December 9th, Grace Jung, Pam Rutledge, and Jenny Moon joined the CalPsychiatry Psych Media Discussion Group to discuss the popular Netflix series, “Squid Game.” During this discussion, Jenny Moon commented on the cultural and familial...
by calpsychiatry | Dec 8, 2021 | Article, BiPolar Disorder, Mental Health, Mood Disorders, Psychology, Therapy
In a longitudinal study, MRI imaging of bipolar patients with and without manic episodes were compared for six years. The results showed that manic episodes led to decreased volume in certain areas of the brain. Bipolar disorder has been linked to various structural...
by calpsychiatry | Nov 24, 2021 | Anxiety, Article, Depression, Mental Health, Mood Disorders, Psychology, Stress, Therapy
Research is showing that untreated mental illness alone confers a higher risk of worsening physical ailments. Recent research is showing that mental illness can lead to the progression of physical ailments. In a recent New York Times column, Jane Brody speaks with Dr....
by calpsychiatry | Nov 17, 2021 | Anxiety, Article, Depression, Mental Health, Mood Disorders, Psychology, Therapy
Depression and anxiety are the two most common mental disorders. While people can have both an anxiety disorder and depression, it is important to know key differences between the two for accurate treatment. Despite depression and anxiety disorders being among the...
by calpsychiatry | Nov 11, 2021 | Article, Family, Mental Health, Pregnancy, Psychology, Women's Mental Health
New mothers often report feeling that motherhood has permanently changed them. They feel more attune to their child’s needs, more connected. Now, science is actually proving the biological basis for these feelings. A mother’s body and her brain are actually...
