The coronavirus pandemic has made sleep difficult for many people, prompting some physicians to coin the resulting insomnia “COVID-somnia.” If you have tried lifestyle modifications and are still not getting restful sleep, it may be worth talking to your doctor about...
Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, Americans are using more anti-anxiety and antidepressant medications, says a recent report published by Express Scripts. The coronavirus pandemic has caused a lot of uncertainty and fear in the couple months. With people...
There are different types of insomnia. Some are due to psychological issues, such as anxiety or depression. And others are due to untreated medical conditions that have yet to be uncovered. Seeing a psychiatrist is often the first step in order to determine the type...
Dr. Hilary Adams is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in treating children to young adults and their families using techniques backed by science. Using treatments including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Dr. Adams...
We’ve always known that too little sleep can be harmful for our physical and mental health, but is it possible that too much sleep could be just as harmful for us? Turns out, it can. Excessive sleep (also known as hypersomnia) can be linked to depression, as well as...
We recommend seeing your clinician in-person as much as you can, but understand that’s not always feasible. CalPsychiatry offers telepsychiatry to supplement your mental health treatment plan. Seeing a psychiatrist through a computer screen is not the same as being...
