by calpsychiatry | Oct 19, 2020 | Anxiety, Article, Depression, Mental Health, Sleep, Social Issues, Stress
The recent California fires and the realities of climate change have many people feeling the angst of a changing landscape. But can there be lasting mental health effects as well? The world is in a state of flux right now. People are still coping with the effects of...
by calpsychiatry | Sep 17, 2020 | Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, Podcast, Sleep, Social Issues, Stress, Trauma, Women's Mental Health
It was an honor to speak with triathlete Sonja Wieck on today’s episode of her podcast “Tales of Toughness”. She is a Mom, 18 time Ironman, and recently competed in Amazon’s World’s Toughest Race hosted by Bear Grylls . We talk about mental health issues athletes can...
by calpsychiatry | Sep 5, 2020 | ADHD, Anxiety, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Depression, Hyperactivity, Medication Management, Mental Health, Personality Disorders, Podcast, Sleep, Stress, Trauma
Dr. Trevor Schraufnagel earned his PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Washington. He is an expert in the delivery of CBT and DBT. He maintains a private practice - Balance CBT - in Beverly Hills, CA and his primary focus is on treating anxiety and...
by calpsychiatry | Aug 24, 2020 | Depression, Medication Management, Sleep, Video
Many people come to us for the treatment of depression. Maybe it’s their therapist who suggests they come see a psychiatrist for a consultation. Or maybe it’s the individual themselves who recognizes symptoms that are of concern. Symptoms of depression include low...
by calpsychiatry | Aug 20, 2020 | Anxiety, Article, Depression, PTSD, Relationships, Sleep, Uncategorized, Women's Mental Health
It is important to recognize the difference between postpartum depression and the “baby blues.” Major differences to look out for include not being able to sleep despite exhaustion and concerning thoughts (in the worst cases, thoughts of suicide). If you or someone...
by calpsychiatry | Jul 30, 2020 | Aging, Anxiety, Apps, Article, Dating, Depression, PTSD, Relationships, Sleep, Social Issues, Technology, Telepsychiatry, Uncategorized, Women's Mental Health
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists are even more motivated to see what social isolation does to the human brain. While direct causality cannot be assumed just yet, researchers suggest that social isolation can lead to cognitive decline and even a shrinkage...
