Grief is our natural response to losing someone or something very important to us. You may feel sad, angry, depressed, heartbroken, or have other grief-related feelings. Grieving is the process of emotional and life adjustment you go through after a loss. Beyond losing a loved one or even a cherished pet, grief can come from…
once is too many! The statistics of the trauma of sexual abuse and violence against children and women are astounding by any measure. One in six women (roughly 17% of the female population) has experienced rape or attempted rape at some point in their lives. Women who have experienced sexual or physical abuse as a…
I’m just going to put this out there – I have received Botox® treatments to alleviate some fine lines and wrinkles I wasn’t super excited about. I’m not ashamed of having done it, and I liked how it minimized the lines and wrinkles I was targeting. I also liked how I felt when I looked…
what is mental health? Mental health is the emotional, psychological, and well-being that makes us human. It affects how we think, feel, and act toward ourselves and others and directly impacts our positive and negative choices. Mental health issues can affect thinking, mood, behavior, self-esteem, and even our physical health. factors that often contribute to…
We know from experience that women battling poor mental health often do so in silence. Women often feel stigmatized when they experience a mental health issue. Seeking help is frequently avoided for fear of the stigma and judgment of being “not normal.” Besides, women are supposed to be strong, right? Many also feel the root…
Life Happens…When it does, Brief CBT May Be Exactly What You Need Different life events we encounter, like losing a parent, receiving a medical diagnosis, gaining weight, or adjusting to a new job or kids flying the nest. Any one of these types of life events can create a sense of anxiety, depression, and other…
In the past five to seven years, ketamine as a treatment for treatment-resent depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD has exploded around the world. Ketamine clinics have sprung up across the country, and more and more patients are discovering its benefits every day. Ketamine has been used as an anesthetic since the early 1960s,…
Seeing a Psychiatrist for the First Time? Here’s What You Can Expect. When you schedule an appointment to see me or one of the other psychiatric care providers in our Winston-Salem or Raleigh offices, I hope you take a moment to review this post. I want your experience with Certus Psychiatry & Integrated Care to…
Depression Symptoms and Treatment Options Depression has become a blanket term for many different disorders. Still, the truth is, there are several different kinds of depressive disorders that tens of millions of American adults are diagnosed with…every year! Depression is more than just feeling “blue” or going through a tough time in your life. Periods…
Making an Informed Decision about TMS When I have a patient who is not responding to any traditional treatment for depression, I often prescribe TMS therapy. It’s a treatment that has grown in popularity for its effectiveness in helping those with treatment-resistant depression. This post presents the facts about TMS therapy, which we offer at…