Anxiety and depression are two of the most common issues treated by therapists, and counseling can serve as the foundation for any treatment for these conditions. It’s time to undo the stigma surrounding mental health issues and seeking therapy.
Dr. Travis Simmons educates on the importance of addressing mental health as well as ways in which patients can find a good therapist or counselor.
World mental health day was October 10th, and I want to encourage everyone to get the help they might be needing. Anxiety and depression are on the rise and stressful circumstances continue.
As I’ve mentioned before, I take care of a lot of anxiety and depression. Life is hard. While I am not opposed to using medications to help with anxiety and depression, I always emphasize these other important factors in healing.
Gardening is a new hobby of mine, but I have always loved yard work. As silly as it may seem, even going outside to pull weeds in my front yardscape makes me feel better because it allows me to pause and just be outside with my plants.
I’d like to start a recurring segment called “Dr. Travis’ Soapbox,” where we dive into the pitches that I find myself giving over and over again in the clinic.
I recently read This is Your Brain on Food by Uma Naidoo, MD and it was a great read! Dr. Naidoo is a psychiatrist at Harvard and she has a special interest in how nutrition affects mental health; she is also a trained chef.
Do you have trouble sleeping, experience mood fluctuations or generally feel anxious all the time? These can be symptoms of underlying mood disorders and can be treated if diagnosed properly.