Finding Routine Again After Summer

Finding Routine Again After Summer

Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist The shift from summer’s looseness back to structure can be jarring. Later nights, irregular meals, and less downtime all affect mood. Routine helps because predictability lowers stress and stabilizes...
Psychiatry and Medication Management in Clackamas, OR

Psychiatry and Medication Management in Clackamas, OR

Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Medication management is the ongoing process of finding the right psychiatric medication and dose, then monitoring results, side effects, and interactions over time. At BestMind’s Clackamas clinic on SE...
Self-Care Beyond the Basics

Self-Care Beyond the Basics

Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Real self-care is less about treats and more about maintenance: sleep, boundaries, movement, connection, and asking for help. These less glamorous habits do the actual work of protecting your mental health. The...