Psychiatry & TMS Blog

What Is the Orange Peel Theory? Well, in clinical literature, there is no mention of the orange peel theory. But my understanding from what is depicted in social media is that this is about how much you can entrust your partner in regard to a seemingly simple task....

Behaviors such as nail biting are often in response to stress/anxiety. It is much like bouncing your leg, twiddling your fingers, twirling your hair, etc. It's a way to diffuse a little bit of steam if you will. Doing such behaviors can be a distraction from the...

TMS stands for transcranial magnetic stimulation, but how does TMS work exactly?. It is a method of using magnets to stimulate the brain through the skull. So what do magnets have to do with the brain and depression? Let’s start with reviewing electrons, they are...

Before jumping to that topic, this is assuming the individual is in a sufficient position to have a pet. This would include the ability to keep up with the pet's physical and emotional needs, expenses, and medical upkeep! Once that is met, let's dive in!   1.Physical...

As a psychiatrist, I perform quite a bit a therapy along with medication management. As a matter of fact, therapy continues to be one of my most powerful tools. In training in this profession, they say it is not complete unless you receive therapy yourself and I could...

Emotional contagion refers to shared behaviors or emotional states between individuals. This can be seen in primates as well as non primate organisms. This is believed to be facilitated by mirror neurons. When one organism observes an experience in another (such as...

I actually start noticing characteristics well before the first meeting if I am involved in the intake process. It can even start with that first phone call or email. how responsive the individual is. If they respond quickly, it suggests they may be very interested...