Psychologists treat psychological concerns or issues through conversation, observing your thoughts and actions, and helping you think through your reactions to events in your life. They meet with their patients regularly, and it is an emotionally intimate relationship. They do not require a specific diagnosis but instead work with their clients to help them…
A psychiatrist manages medication for mental-health concerns – so they are who you go to for medication prescriptions and for help and support in finding the right medication and dosage. A psychologist, on the other hand, is trained to help people better understand and process their experiences. They do not prescribe or manage medications…
Over 30% of households with a working-age disabled adult who cannot work do not regularly have enough food to meet their basic nutritional needs. Think about that! Those of us who do have enough to eat need to pause and be grateful that how to prepare foods is the issue for us! And for…
Today, I want to talk to you about the concept of pre-planning. Pre-planning is a way to help yourself think through what an activity will be like, so you can be as prepared as possible, and make the absolute most of your time. If you’re like me and worry about not making it through…
One of the idiosyncrasies of the American healthcare system(and there are many) is that it’s somewhere between difficult and impossible to get much information about how effective your doctor is. There are some indicators out there, but it’s mostly second-hand information. For example, if your doctor was involved in a malpractice lawsuit, it’s generally a…
I was diagnosed with fine motor coordination issues at the age of 4, depression when I was 9 years old, and with conversion disorder(now better called Functional Neurological Disorder) when I was 23. I spent my entire scholastic career being a special needs student and was frequently in honors and advanced placement classes. Yes,…