Addressing Untreated Mental Illness in the U.S.

Faith can have both positive and negative impacts on mental health, and its influences can vary broadly from one person to another. 

 If readers are struggling with their mental wellness, they should seek out support from mental health experts who can offer advice and care. They should also keep in mind that faith leaders…

Schizophrenia is a complex and chronic mental health disorder characterized by disruptions in thought processes, emotions, and perceptions. Its exact cause remains elusive, likely stemming from a combination of genetic, neurological, and environmental factors. Onset of Schizophrenia often occurs in late adolescence or early adulthood, impacting a person’s ability to distinguish between reality and hallucinations…

Psilocybin, a naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in certain mushrooms, has gained increased attention in America for its potential therapeutic benefits. While psilocybin remains classified as a Schedule I substance at the federal level, some states and cities are exploring decriminalization and regulatory measures. Research into psilocybin’s therapeutic effects has shown promising results, particularly in…

As a psychiatrist, it’s clear to me that Covid has scrambled so many of the social conventions that we used to share. That goes for our understanding of “sick days.” In what now seem like the old days, if you weren’t well, you were meant to stay home and rest. This was largely to make…

The Covid pandemic really scrambled a lot of our traditional social cohesion. There are a number of potential reasons for why people might be socializing less. They include fears of getting sick, for one. In addition, many people are no longer working at the office. Instead they are working from home, which cuts down on…

What is parental burnout? Parental burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and/or mental exhaustion suffered by parents (or caregivers) due to long term stress and the serious demands of raising children. It can manifest as feelings of overwhelm, irritability, detachment, and a sense of dread of being not able to meet parenting responsibilities. It’s…