Anxiety Disorders are the most common psychiatric disorders for both children and adults. We have all felt nervous or anxious at times before taking a test, before a job interview, before making an important decision, or before public speaking (in the performance situation). Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress. It helps us prepare for significant events or warns us to get out of harm's way or take action. Unlike relatively mild and brief anxiety one might experience in t

For generations, physicians have been viewed as resilient, tireless professionals, trained to endure long hours, emotional strain, and life-or-death decisions with composure. Yet behind this image lies a growing and deeply concerning reality: mental health challenges among doctors are widespread, persistent, and often hidden. Across healthcare systems worldwide, physicians are reporting unprecedented levels of stress, anxiety, burnout, and depression. These challenges do not

A Few Practical Tips to Navigate the Holiday Season 2025: The holiday season can be joyful, exciting, and meaningful, but it can also feel busy and overwhelming . Navigating it well starts with being intentional about how you spend your time, money, and energy. One helpful step is choosing your social events wisely. Decide early which gatherings you will attend, and remember that you do not need to say yes to every invitation. Overcommitting can lead to unnecessary stress and

Introduction Consider this, If you were asked to think about what someone with an underlying addiction may look like, the image you find yourself conjuring up, may closely resemble a largely produced stereotype forged by popular television and cinema. In some instances, one may envision the teenage population, where experimentation with a surprisingly wide variety of drugs and alcohol is seemingly rationalized as rite of passage. Conversely, there are many stories and imag

Sundowning r efers to increased confusion, agitation, anxiety, restlessness, or disorientation that occurs in people with dementia as daylight fades and during the night. Behavioural Psychological Symptom Disorder (BPSD) is the scientific term for the aforementioned constellation of symptoms. Sundowning Features Key features include: Increased confusion or memory difficulties in the late day Agitation or irritability Pacing, wandering, or yelling Resistance to care or diffic

"I see a future where all people who have mental disorders and emotional difficulties can feel empowered to seek and receive the highest quality of mental healthcare that is available to them. Additionally, that we all better understand the importance of mental health to our overall health and development, as a nation“ ~Dr. Kirk Christie "We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we

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written by Dr. Kirk Christie, Consultant Psychiatrist, The Discovery Clinic, Sandyport October 10th, 2024, marks World Mental Health Day...

Written by Dr. Kirk Christie, Psychiatrist and Addiction Specialist, The Discovery Clinic On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, the world will...

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A FEW TIPS TO EFFECTIVELY NAVIGATE THE HOLIDAY SEASON 1. Examine and decide on which social events you will attend early. Don’t...