Are You Projecting… and Then Some?
Projection and projective identification are related but distinct concepts. Projection involves unconsciously attributing one’s own feelings or traits to someone else without interaction. Projective identification goes a step further—not only attributing feelings but also inducing the other person to experience and internalize them.
The Legacy of Prozac
Prozac (fluoxetine) was the first selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) ever created. When it first became available in the late 1980s, it was hailed as a "miracle drug." While that might seem overstated now, at the time, it revolutionized how doctors treated depression and anxiety.
Is Sleep Medication Just a Band-Aid?
While insomnia medications may seem like an easy fix, I view them as a temporary solution—a Band-Aid, if you will—rather than a cure for the deeper issues underlying sleep disturbances.
R-OCD, R U Right for Me?
R U sabotaging your relationship? Learn about relationship OCD (R-OCD), a subtype of OCD in which individuals experience intrusive, distressing thoughts about their relationship, leading to compulsive behaviors aimed at seeking certainty.
Strattera, Simplified
Learn about a non-stimulant medication option for ADHD - Strattera (atomoxetine)
Understanding the Term “Disorder” in Mental Health
Learn why doctors say “disorder” for mental health diagnoses.
Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Therapist… Where Do I Start?
Psychiatrist vs psychologist vs therapist
 
                         
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
