The Different Flavors of OCD
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that affects many people. OCD has a genetic predisposition and frequently has a familial presentation. It is […]
Putting together our Life Puzzle
Likely, you have ever put together a puzzle. You may be familiar with looking first for the corner pieces to complete the frame. Then start […]
The Need for Electroconvulsive Therapy in the Valley
ECT, electroconvulsive therapy, is a first-line treatment for major depression with psychotic features. It is appropriate for severely depressed elderly patients who are not eating […]
Regaining Mental Health: A Success Story
We talk about regaining physical health, but is it possible to regain mental health too? “Regaining health” and “recovering from sickness” are phrases often used […]
You can’t sit with us
First and foremost, if you haven’t seen the movie Mean Girls, stop whatever you are doing and go watch it. It’s a classic. It came […]
WE DON’T TALK ABOUT… Suicide
Most people value life over everything else and, in most cases, will do anything to preserve it, therefore when we hear that someone commits suicide, […]
Bring the Light In, a tribute to the unsung heroes of mental health: The Case Managers
This amazing women from ACT, come into the patient’s darkness. These heroines do this often as their day-to-day, uplifting them and bringing light into their […]
Parents and Teachers: The Unfair Burden
School shootings and gun violence are painful crises that are out of control in America. These incidents seem to happen more often than not. Every […]
STORYTELLING, MEDICAL EDUCATION, AND LEADERSHIP (painting the fence)
Storytelling is the most frequently used form of communicating information or experiences with others and has been around for about 100,000 years. We continue using […]
American School Shootings in 3, 2, 1…
The final part of this issue is the individual himself. Julia Villela School shootings have become a thought to fear in this era. With the […]