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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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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...
Mental Health Care in Northeast Portland: In-Person and Virtual Options
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Northeast Portland residents can access psychiatric medication management, ADHD testing, TMS...
The 5-Minute Mental Health Check-In
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist A mental health check-in is a brief, deliberate pause to assess how you're actually doing across...
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How to Support Someone Who’s Struggling
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist To help someone with depression: ask directly and without judgment, listen without trying to fix,...
When Work Stress Becomes Something More
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...
Social Media and Mental Health
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...
TMS Therapy in Portland, OR: A Local Patient’s Guide
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist TMS therapy is an FDA-approved, non-invasive treatment for depression that hasn't responded to...
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,...
Mental Health Support for University of Oregon Students in Eugene
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist College brings new independence and new stress. University of Oregon students in Eugene face...
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,...
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,...
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...
Self-Care Isn’t a Bubble Bath
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Search "self-care" and you will get a very specific picture: candles, face masks, a glass of wine, a...
