Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist If you are thinking about suicide right now, help is available 24/7. Call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or chat at 988lifeline.org. It’s free, confidential, and available...
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist The most common reason people in Beaverton put off TMS therapy isn’t skepticism about whether it works. It’s the schedule. Five days a week for four to six weeks sounds, on paper, like a leave of...
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist To help someone with depression: ask directly and without judgment, listen without trying to fix, offer specific practical help rather than open-ended offers, stay in contact even when they don’t respond,...
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Work stress, burnout, and an anxiety disorder are three different things. Work stress is a response to demand and resolves when the demand does. Burnout is an occupational phenomenon defined by exhaustion,...
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Social media isn’t all good or all bad. It can foster real connection, but heavy use is linked to comparison, disrupted sleep, and higher rates of anxiety and low mood, especially in teens. The goal...
