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Mental Health Care in Tukwila, WA: In-Person and Telehealth Options
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist There is a particular kind of tired that comes from living in south King County and trying to get a psychiatry appointment. You call a Seattle practice. They're not taking new patients. You call another....
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Men’s Mental Health: Why “I’m Fine” Costs So Much
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Men's Mental Health: Why "I'm Fine" Costs So Much Ask most men how they are doing and you will hear...
Beyond Postpartum: The Full Spectrum of Maternal Mental Health
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, anchored by World Maternal Mental Health Day on May 6...
Mental Health Action Day: 5 Ways to Move From Awareness to Action
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Mental Health Awareness Month gets a lot of green ribbons. It gets a lot of social posts. It gets a...
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Psychedelics as Antidepressants
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist As more and more states & regions work towards decriminalizing the use of psychedelics, the...
How Does ADHD Affect Women?
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist ADHD is a condition that affects both men and women, however, it can manifest differently in each...
How Long Does Esketamine Take to Work?
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist There's been a lot of buzz around Spravato (Esketamine) lately. It's been called a "game changer"...
Tips for Managing Adult ADHD
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist With the prevalence of ADHD among adults, many are left uncertain as to how they should manage its...
How to Deal With Holiday Depression
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist The holidays can be a joyous time, but for some people, they can also be a time of sadness and...
Do Adults with ADHD Need Medication?
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist There is a lot of debate surrounding the use of medication for adults with ADHD. Some people believe...
TMS Therapy for Anxiety: Is It Effective?
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Recently, there’s been a lot of buzz around the use of TMS therapy for anxiety. Some people swear by...
6 Signs It’s Time to Seek Help for Bipolar Disorder
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist It can be challenging to know when it is time to seek treatment for your mental health. Especially...
Understanding Severe Depression
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Depression is a mental illness that affects people in different ways and can present on a spectrum....
What to Expect When Switching Antidepressants
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist When you are first diagnosed with depression, your doctor will likely prescribe antidepressant...
Treatment Options for Treatment-Resistant Depression
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Depression is a common mental illness that can affect anyone, regardless of age, race, or gender. It...
When to Get Help with Depression
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Depression is a serious mental illness that can have a profound impact on every aspect of a person’s...
