Dr. Anisha Patel-Dunn serves as Chief Medical Officer at LifeStance Health. Anisha has nearly 20 years of experience as a practicing psychiatrist and managing a large group practice, having co-founded Pacific Coast Psychiatric Associates, Inc. (PCPA) in 2006, now part of LifeStance Health, in San Francisco.
Some people assume the worst about the future of a relationship when it doesn’t get off on the best foot and stop trying to further it altogether.
They may feel embarrassed about opening up to their parents out of fear that they’ll be judged or blamed for the situation. While victims are never at fault, they may feel like they ‘caused’ the situation, which can contribute to confusion when it comes to confiding in a loved one or parent.
It's not recommended to treat seasonal depression solely with vitamin D. If you recognize that something is 'off,' or if you're feeling low or not enjoying things like you used to, it's important to reach out to a licensed therapist for help.
Many mental health experts have described clients’ increasing anxiety and depression amid the coronavirus pandemic. However, with many states pausing or rolling back reopenings, clinicians now worry about worsening episodes given mistrust, fear of the unknown and a perceived false sense of hope.
While vitamin D can be beneficial, supplements alone are not a proper treatment for seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Here's what experts had to say.
Warning signs parents should watch out for to protect their kids from abusive relationships.