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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...
Jan 302 min read


Sleep Difficulties
Sleep Difficulties can affect Everyone Sleep difficulties are a common issue that can really impair quality of life and wellness. Poor...
Dec 18, 20241 min read


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...
Sep 20, 20241 min read


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,...
Sep 20, 20241 min read


Mindfulness Breathing Meditation
Mindfulness breathing practices have been shown in research studies to reduce anxiety symptoms. While it might sound simple, breathing...
Sep 20, 20241 min read


Psychiatry Consultation
Not sure where to start? A psychiatry consultation is often the first step. Psychiatric disorders are a clinical diagnosis that requires...
Sep 20, 20241 min read


Psychodynamic Theory
#psychodynamictherapy is an evidence based treatment for various psychiatric disorders. This type of therapy explores internal conflicts...
Jun 20, 20241 min read


Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Wise Mind
#dialecticalbehaviortherapy #dbt is an evidence based psychotherapy that can help with different types of mental health issues. DBT...
Jun 20, 20241 min read


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...
Jun 20, 20241 min read


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...
Jun 20, 20241 min read


Youth Anxiety Disorders
Common anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder (sometimes called social phobia), separation...
Jun 20, 20241 min read


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...
Feb 6, 20241 min read


How to Choose a Psychiatrist
Gregory Sayer MD and Taylor Smyth MD are psychiatrists at Ficus Psych and provide evidence-based, compassionate care.
Feb 5, 20241 min read


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...
Jan 9, 20231 min read
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