Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Every May, October, and the weeks in between, social media fills with green ribbons, mental health statistics, and heartfelt posts about breaking the stigma. For a few days, the conversation feels urgent and...
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist You made it through winter. The days are getting longer, the weather is warming up, and everyone around you seems energized. So why do you feel more anxious or down than before? If this sounds familiar, you are...
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist When most people hear “PTSD,” a specific image comes to mind: a combat veteran reliving a battlefield experience, or a survivor of a single catastrophic event. While those experiences absolutely can...
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Few mental health conditions are as casually misrepresented as obsessive-compulsive disorder. In everyday conversation, “OCD” has become shorthand for being neat, particular, or organized. Someone...
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Bipolar disorder is one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions. It is frequently referenced in casual conversation, often inaccurately, which can make it harder for people living with the condition...
