It’s important for anyone struggling with their mental health to understand that when a person struggles with mental illness, their brain chemistry changes. We often think of anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions as though they are limited to thoughts and feelings – something that can be controlled with talk therapy alone. Sometimes, that’s …
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Anxiety and depression are among the most common mental health disorders globally, affecting millions of individuals in their daily lives. These conditions can vary greatly in severity and impact, from mild, transient episodes to severe, chronic forms that can significantly hinder personal and professional functioning. Anxiety and depression are generally treated with a combination of …
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As psychiatrists, we are always looking for new, safe, effective ways to treat conditions that are otherwise difficult to treat. That is why many of us are so excited about TMS therapy, and why we have added it to our practice here at Aware Behavioral Health. TMS Therapy, or Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, is a non-invasive, …
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Science is frequently involving, and our goal as psychiatrists is to utilize the best available medicine and technology to help our patients thrive. At Aware Behavioral Health, we are thrilled to now be able to offer TMS therapy for patients in the region that need a unique, effective way to treat otherwise difficult-to-treat depression and …
Exploring Emotional Landscapes with Insights from Psychiatry Sadness is a universal human emotion, one that is an important part of the human experience. We know it as our desire to cry, feel down, and be upset. As a psychiatrist, we also understand that sadness is not only a feeling and emotion – it is also …
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Expert Psychiatric Care for Seasonal Affective Disorder at Aware Behavioral Health At Aware Behavioral Health, we specialize in the psychiatric management of depression, including seasonal affective disorder. Seasonal affective disorder is a form of depression that commonly occurs during specific seasons, particularly in fall and winter. Led by a local psychiatrist that truly cares about …
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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) has emerged as a promising treatment for various neuropsychiatric conditions, most notably treatment-resistant depression. As with any medical intervention, understanding the long-term implications is crucial for making informed decisions. The following are some of the long term benefits and risks associated with TMS therapy in Dallas. Understanding the Core Mechanism of …
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Dallas is hot. Most of next week is expected to be 95 degrees and humid, all with essentially no wind to help cool us down. Many people are familiar with a condition known as “Seasonal Affective Disorder.” It’s a type of depression that occurs primarily in winter, when a person has less access to sunlight. …
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, Aware Behavioral Health became a 100% telepsychiatry service. Once the pandemic restrictions eased and some of the dangers went away, we began seeing patients again in Dallas, but most of our patients still utilize our Telehealth services. On occasion, especially during those early days, we would be asked by prospective patients …
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Herbs, extracts, and vitamins – there is a 70 billion dollar market for natural health supplements, designed to act as alternatives to pharmaceutical research. The idea is that, instead of taking a drug that has been extensively researched for its ability to treat a specific medical issue, there are potentially natural plant based alternatives that …
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