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Is It Seasonal Affective Disorder, or Something Else?
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist By late October, a lot of people in the Pacific Northwest are asking a version of the same question: is this seasonal affective disorder, or am I just tired? It's a better question than it sounds, because...
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Back to School Anxiety, For Kids and Parents
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Reviewed by Dr. Olsen, M.D., Medical Director, Psychiatrist Nobody takes a picture of the night...
TMS Therapy in Bend, OR: What to Expect and Who It Helps
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) is an FDA-approved, non-invasive treatment for depression...
Why Good Mental Health Care Isn’t One Size Fits All
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist There is a quiet assumption built into how many people think about mental health treatment: that...
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Depression in Adolescence: Key Factors and Strategies for Helping Teens Cope
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Adolescence can be a challenging time with rapid changes in life, school, and relationships. It’s no...
The Difference Between Ketamine and Esketamine
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist If you've been keeping up with the latest developments in mental health treatments, you've probably...
Bipolar Disorder in Women: Signs, Symptoms and Treatments
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Bipolar disorder, once known as manic depression, is a mental health condition that is characterized...
Is TMS Appropriate for Treating Adolescents With Depression
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy has recently been approved by the FDA as a treatment...
Postpartum Depression: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Welcoming a new baby into your life can bring on various emotions. You may feel joyful, excited, and...
Persistent Depressive Disorder – Overview, Symptoms and Causes
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Persistent depressive disorder (PDD), previously known as dysthymia, is a long-term form of...
What’s Bipolar Disorder? How Do I Know If I Have It?
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Many of us experience mood changes in daily life, however some people’s moods fluctuate up and down...
Strategies & Tips for Adults Living With ADHD
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Adult ADHD can make various aspects of daily life more difficult, from work to relationships and...
How Diet and Exercise Affect Your Mental Health
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist We all know that diet and exercise are good for our physical health - but did you know they also...
How to Find & Choose a Good Psychiatrist for You
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Choosing a psychiatrist can be a dauxnting task. Not only do you want to find someone qualified and...
Do Antidepressants Work and How Effective Are They?
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist If you’ve been diagnosed with depression or prescribed antidepressants, it’s natural to ask, “how...
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) – Symptoms & Causes
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that people experience during certain...
