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Child and adolescent IRRITABILITY is a transdiagnostic symptom and has a broad differential diagnosis
Irritability is a "transdiagnostic" symptom. That means it is not specific to one disorder and child and adolescent irritability can be a...
Gregory Sayer
Jan 302 min read
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Sleep Difficulties
Sleep Difficulties can affect Everyone Sleep difficulties are a common issue that can really impair quality of life and wellness. Poor...
Gregory Sayer
Dec 18, 20241 min read
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Overthinking - could it be an Anxiety Disorder?
Being frozen in thought can make for an iconic sculpture, but excessive thinking can make life difficult. Thinking is a crucial part of...
Gregory Sayer
Sep 20, 20241 min read
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High School Mental Health
Any year of school can have its challenges. High school can present some new ones. The academic load increases with many assignments,...
Gregory Sayer
Sep 20, 20241 min read
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Mindfulness Breathing Meditation
Mindfulness breathing practices have been shown in research studies to reduce anxiety symptoms. While it might sound simple, breathing...
Gregory Sayer
Sep 20, 20241 min read
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Psychiatry Consultation
Not sure where to start? A psychiatry consultation is often the first step. Psychiatric disorders are a clinical diagnosis that requires...
Gregory Sayer
Sep 20, 20241 min read
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Psychodynamic Theory
#psychodynamictherapy is an evidence based treatment for various psychiatric disorders. This type of therapy explores internal conflicts...
Gregory Sayer
Jun 20, 20241 min read
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Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Wise Mind
#dialecticalbehaviortherapy #dbt is an evidence based psychotherapy that can help with different types of mental health issues. DBT...
Gregory Sayer
Jun 20, 20241 min read
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Identity, body image, and self esteem
Often a target of psychotherapy treatment, these types of difficulties are common and can create a lot of psychological distress. Working...
Gregory Sayer
Jun 20, 20241 min read
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Psychotherapy because adulting is hard
Psychotherapy is another way to say talk therapy. There’s often an unhelpful and potentially harmful misconception that working with a...
Gregory Sayer
Jun 20, 20241 min read
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Youth Anxiety Disorders
Common anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder (sometimes called social phobia), separation...
Gregory Sayer
Jun 20, 20241 min read
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Diagnosis
Followed by a close second of Anxiety Disorders, ADHD has been found to be the top mental health diagnosis for children in the United...
Gregory Sayer
Feb 6, 20241 min read
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How to Choose a Psychiatrist
Gregory Sayer MD and Taylor Smyth MD are psychiatrists at Ficus Psych and provide evidence-based, compassionate care.
Gregory Sayer
Feb 5, 20241 min read
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Weather can impact one's mood
ficuspsych Weather can have a significant impact on mood. Everyone is different; some love the rain and find it calming while others...
Gregory Sayer
Jan 9, 20231 min read
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