Mental Health

Lithium is one of the most well-studied and effective medications we have in psychiatry. It has been prescribed for over 70 years, and for good reason - it remains a first-line treatment and the gold standard mood stabilizer for bipolar disorder.

I often sit with patients who are genuinely confused by their own struggles. They look at me and ask, "Is it really possible that I have ADHD? I got good grades. I hold down a demanding job. I’m definitely not lazy."

But here is the reality: For many with ADHD, winter creates a specific set of biological and environmental challenges that make symptoms more difficult to manage.

Healthy goals shouldn't just push you forward; they should protect your mental health while you get there. Here is how to shift your approach.

As the days get shorter and the temperature drops, it is common to hear people joke about the "winter blues." We treat it like a minor inconvenience, something we just have to grit our teeth and get through until spring.

The holiday season is often marketed as a time of uninterrupted joy—a highlight reel of family gatherings, gift exchanges, and cozy nights in.

If you've heard that Wellbutrin XL feels different from other antidepressants, there's a good reason for it.

Bipolar I disorder is one of the most recognized mental health conditions, yet it remains widely misunderstood. Many people mistakenly equate it with simple “mood swings,” but the reality is far more complex.

Worrying is a universal human experience. It’s what happens when your mind tries to prepare, protect, or predict. Got a big presentation tomorrow? You’ll probably worry. Your child has a fever? Of course, you’ll worry. Finances feeling tight? Worry again. In many ways, worrying is a natural and even helpful response to life’s challenges. But what happens when worrying stops being helpful and starts feeling overwhelming? That’s where Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) comes in

If you have ADHD, you might be familiar with the feeling. You know exactly what you need to do—start that paper, answer that email, finish that project—but your brain seems to have other plans.

Starting fluoxetine, often known by its brand name Prozac, can bring up a mix of feelings. There’s the hope that it will lift the fog of depression or quiet the constant hum of anxiety.

When we hear the word "depression," it’s easy to think of sadness. But for many people living with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), the experience is much more complex.

My interest in psychiatry started with a love for self-help and personal growth. I’ve always been drawn to the question of how people can grow, heal, and live fuller lives.