Many people feel ill-equipped to navigate loss, uncertainty, and circumstances they cannot control. The strategies that often serve us well during periods of growth or stability—problem-solving, effort, productivity, and control—can become ineffective or even harmful during times of disruption. When these strategies stop working, people may become obsessive, isolated, or distrustful of their own internal experience.

If you live with constant “what if” thoughts, a tight chest, restless sleep, and a sense that you can’t relax, even when life is going relatively well, you’re not alone. Sadly, anxiety is almost like a normal state of being in the U.S. It doesn’t have to be that way. So what is pathological anxiety versus normal stress? Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a common and highly treatable condition. It’s more than periodic worry and everyday stress: it’s persistent, excessive worry that feels uncontrollable and starts to affect your mood, body, relationships, and daily functioning.

Recent research reveals a complex picture of AI's impact on our cognitive abilities. A study from MIT led by research scientist Nataliya Kosmyna found concerning evidence that excessive reliance on AI tools can lead to cognitive atrophy: a decline in core cognitive skills like cognitive effort, metacognitive engagement (the awareness of one’s thought processes and an understanding of the patterns behind them) along with an increase in digital fatigue and loneliness with less interpersonal relationships and analytical thinking. This follows the brain's "use it or lose it" principle: when we don't regularly exercise certain cognitive muscles, they weaken.

When we talk about pregnancy and mental health, the very first point I want to emphasize is this: the most important thing for a baby is having a mentally healthy mother. A mom who feels stable, supported, and cared for can provide the kind of nurturing environment that helps babies thrive.

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1s) are medications that help lower blood sugar and support weight loss. They do this by affecting several key functions: helping you feel fuller longer, controlling blood sugar and reducing food cravings, and improving insulin function.

While many of us aren’t clinically “sick,” we are living in a grave state of wellness deficiency. Here are some wellness takeaways that stuck with me and reminded me of why I felt so happy on my budget friendly tubing journey yesterday in nature.

The bio-psycho-social-spiritual (BPSS) model of mental illness provides a comprehensive framework for understanding mental health by integrating biological, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions.

Lithium is a mood stabilizer commonly prescribed for bipolar disorder, which involves episodes of depression and/or mania. It is also used off-label as an add-on treatment for depression.

As a psychiatrist, I often discuss medications that can help manage various conditions, especially those related to substance use disorders. In this post, I'll explain how Naltrexone works, its benefits, and important considerations for anyone taking it, especially in emergency situations.