Psychiatry for Women - The Blog

Aromatherapy can be a gentle grounding tool. Peppermint engages sensory pathways that calm the nervous system. Based on “Dissociation debates: everything you know is wrong” by Richard J. Loewenstein, Dialogues in Clinical Neuroscience (2018). The short version Dissociation is a way the mind copes with overwhelming stress or trauma. It can look like spacing out, feeling detached from your body, losing time, or having important memory gaps. Dissociative disorders are real, comm

Pregnancy comes with enough worries— pain relief shouldn’t be one of them. If you’ve seen the recent headlines warning that acetaminophen...

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Preparing for your first psychiatry appointment? Learn what to expect and simple ways to ease pre-visit anxiety. Reaching out for help is...

Antidepressants in Pregnancy: Why the FDA’s One-Sided Narrative Puts Women at Risk The FDA’s Missed Opportunity on SSRIs in Pregnancy...

When your job feels like it’s draining the life out of you, is it burnout—or something deeper like depression? Learn how to spot the difference, what each really means, and practical steps to start feeling like yourself again.

The news cycle today is a goddamn wrecking ball, swinging relentlessly into our mental peace. Whether it's breaking headlines, divisive...

Brainspotting therapy represents a unique approach in the realm of alternative therapies, utilizing specific spots in an individual's...

One in every four people in the US will have a psychiatric syndrome in their lifetime1.  The impacts of mental illness span the gamut,...

You might dread the idea of exercise, but if you knew that it could lower your risk of developing dementia, would you be more motivated...

I recently met with a patient who is currently contemplating transitioning from breastfeeding to formula while planning her return to...

You may be scratching your head and thinking, “What on earth is the difference between therapy and life coaching, and how is it going to...

Mental health is a complex and delicate aspect of our well-being, and for many individuals grappling with conditions such as depression,...

In the ever-evolving landscape of women's mental health care, breakthroughs are constantly reshaping the possibilities for more effective...

Is it implied at every turn that you’re supposed to be devastated to go back to work after maternity leave? Does the Mom guilt come creepin