Blog/Vlog
Why Is Gambling Addiction Higher Among Athletes?
Gambling Disorder is a behavioral addiction similar to any drug/substance addiction (i.e., alcohol, cocaine) Symptoms include: Higher tolerance (increase frequency and financial bets to gain same level of excitement) Restlessness or irritability when attempting to quit Preoccupied with the thought of gambling Uses gambling to...
What is Sports Psychiatry?
Sports psychiatry focuses on the medical treatment of mental health disorders in athletes to alleviate symptoms and maximize your on and off field performance. Sport psychiatry can treat people of all ages, sports type, and athletic level. From children to professional athletes, sports psychiatry can...
Sleep Medication Recommendations Clinicians and Patients May Not Have Expected from the Sleep Academy
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....
How To Thrive Physically and Emotionally During COVID-19
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...
Grieving During a Pandemic
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...