Self-care is important. Pursuing “Me time” is a crucial coping skill to reduce stress and improve overall health. But often, there is no guilt-free joy in dedicating time to your favorite activities. It is more common to feel uncomfortable....
Coronavirus/COVID-19 anxiety is now part of our daily life. The latest survey by the American Psychiatric Association reports that nearly 48% of all Americans are worried about becoming ill with COVID-19/ Coronavirus. Our lives seem to have changed forever. The...
Coronavirus/COVID-19 anxiety is everywhere right now. Being a psychiatrist does not prevent Anxiety surrounding the virus. I’m anxious too! In this time, many of us are in self-isolation. It is now more than ever we need to prioritize our mental health! The...
Best health is at the top of everyone’s 2019 wish list. The ongoing health messages seem to sound louder at the start of the year. “Manage your weight, eat less fast food, exercise, and watch your stress levels” are predictable health prescriptions from...
Health anxiety increases with both aging and the news of an actual medical problem. Now a lifetime worry is your reality! Acceptance and coping with the changes to get healthy is a complex process. It can take years, even decades, and some are never able to fully...
Are you comfortable saying “no”? This word is considered to be one of the most powerful in the world. Nonetheless, it is without question the most underused command. The word is very simple, with only two letters of the alphabet, yet it can be challenging to...
