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Seasonal Depression in Portland: Surviving the Gray Season
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist October in Portland is fine. October is arguably the point of Portland. The rain comes back, the light goes gold and low, the trees do their thing, and there's a genuine pleasure in the first week where a...
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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...
Getting Ahead of the Seasonal Shift
Fall mood changes typically begin in late fall or early winter, but the window to get ahead of them is now — the four to six weeks before symptoms take hold....
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OCD Explained: Understanding Obsessions, Compulsions, and Evidence-Based Treatment
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Few mental health conditions are as casually misrepresented as obsessive-compulsive disorder. In...
Bipolar Disorder: How It Affects Daily Life and Evidence-Based Treatment Options
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Bipolar disorder is one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions. It is frequently...
What to Know About ADHD in Adults: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Support
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist You have always been the person who loses your keys, forgets appointments, and starts ten projects...
Recognizing Anxiety Disorders: Early Signs and When to Seek Help
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Everyone feels anxious sometimes. A racing heart before a job interview, a knot in your stomach...
Sleep and Mood: How Winter Affects Your Sleep and Mental Health
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist If you have been struggling to get out of bed on dark winter mornings, tossing and turning at night,...
Post-Holiday Burnout: Why You Feel Exhausted After the Holidays (And When to Get Help)
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist The holidays are finally over. The decorations are packed away, the last of the leftovers have been...
Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail-And How Mental Health Support Can Help You Succeed
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Every January, millions of people commit to ambitious New Year's resolutions. We promise ourselves...
The Positive Effects of Sobriety on Your Health
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Alcohol consumption is deeply ingrained in our culture and society. It’s something we reach for when...
Should you try therapy? 5 signs it’s time to see a mental health professional
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Have you been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just not like yourself lately? Everyone struggles...
Managing Holiday Stress: Finding Real Connection When the Season Feels Overwhelming
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Managing Holiday Stress: Finding Real Connection When the Season Feels Overwhelming The holiday...
Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Mental Health Benefits
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Inflammation is a natural part of the body’s healing process, but when it persists for a long time...
TMS Treatment for Alcohol Addiction
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Overcoming alcohol addiction is never easy, and a number of treatments are often needed to reduce...
