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…
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…
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…