Recently, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reviewed the evidence from randomized controlled trials to give clinicians a guide to prescribing medications for chronic insomnia in adults. They defined chronic insomnia as more than 3 months of insomnia with 3 or more episodes a week....
In the midst of a life altering event, such as this pandemic, we find ourselves wishing for a bit of normalcy. The world is facing so much uncertainty which conflicts with our natural instinct for control and balance. Despite these challenges, we are learning how...
Losing a loved one is never easy, the Coronavirus pandemic has complicated the process of grieving. Normal grief can often resemble depression ( i.e. sadness, loss of interest, lack of pleasure) but often resolves within a few months. Contrary to normal grief, Prolonged Grief Disorder...
During the pandemic we are seeing more reports of burnout as people with high stress jobs, first responders, healthcare personnel, and stay at home/working parents are feeling depleted. The coping tools used in the past are not as effective. What is Burnout? Burnout occurs when...
Often it is thought that the diagnostic possibilities of depression, a rather common mental health issue, would include dysthymia (mild and chronic depression not meeting the full criteria of major depression), adjustment disorder (excessive reaction to life stress), and bipolar disorder, to name a few....
Exercise can assist us in having improved mental health. Even light exercise, such as a 30 minute slow walk on a consistent basis can have positive effects on mood. Most of the evidence supports exercise improving symptoms of depression, but it could potentially have use...