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Vilash Reddy, MD
Aug 19, 20232 min read
Melt Anxiety - Mindfulness/Rational Thinking
Top Tip: Melt (Anxiety with Mindfulness and Rational Thinking Dr. Vincent E. Parr is a psychologist in private practice in Tampa. Michael...
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chrisviesumalinog
Aug 19, 20234 min read
I Think My Child Has Anxiety. What Are the Treatment Options?
The Conversation — Anxiety disorders are common among Australian children, affecting nearly 7% of those aged 4–11 years. Children’s fears...
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chrisviesumalinog
Aug 17, 20233 min read
What Is Holistic Psychiatry and How Can It Help a Treatment-Resistant Patient?
Psychiatry, Treatment Resistant Dr. Bruce Kehr My dear reader. In a recent blog post, I lamented that we psychiatrists have let many of...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Aug 17, 20232 min read
Cognitive Distortions
Cognitive distortions are irrational thoughts that can influence your emotions. Everyone experiences cognitive distortions to some degree,...
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chrisviesumalinog
Aug 16, 20233 min read
4 Ways to Reverse the Silent Mental Health Crisis in South Asian Communities
Mental health is an important aspect of our overall well-being, yet it is often overlooked in South Asian communities. There is a silent...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Aug 15, 20233 min read
Yoga — Trifecta of Strength, Flexibility, and Balance
I have been practicing yoga on and off for the past 4–5 years, which may have been hindered by my intermittent periods of laziness....
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Aug 15, 20236 min read
Improve Mindfulness - What and How Skills (DBT)
Mindfulness was introduced through Buddhism, which strongly influences concepts and aspects of DBT, developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan. It...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Aug 15, 20233 min read
Human Trafficking — in Nutshell
Today, I learned a lot about the reality of human trafficking and the underlying exploitation that exists….I attended the Refugee Mental...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Aug 13, 20233 min read
What is Somatic Symptom Disorder?
Somatic symptom disorder is diagnosed when a person has a significant focus on physical symptoms, such as pain, weakness or shortness of...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Aug 13, 20233 min read
Vortioxetine Improves Cognition in Patients With Depression and Early Dementia
Vortioxetine significantly improved depressive symptoms, cognitive performance, daily and global functioning, and quality of life at 12...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Aug 13, 20231 min read
What is Excoriation (Skin Picking) Disorder?
Excoriation (Skin-Picking) Disorder A person with excoriation (skin-picking) disorder, also known as dermatillomania, repeatedly picks...
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Sabrina Stanley, MPH, MCHES
Aug 13, 20232 min read
Is your gut affecting your mood?
The gut-brain axis is a bidirectional communication network that links the enteric and central nervous systems. According to an article...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Aug 13, 20234 min read
Nonstimulants: A Better Option for ADHD?
Children and adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) show greater improvement in symptoms with viloxazine extended ...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Aug 7, 20232 min read
Learning about Complementary Alternative Medicine
The quality and quantity of scientific information of CAM treatment varies greatly. CAM is a great alternative for mental health treatment
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Aug 5, 20232 min read
What is DBT and How Does Help with Depression?
What is dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)? Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a type of talk therapy (psychotherapy). It’s based on...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Jul 31, 20232 min read
The Dangers of Anxiety: How It Can Lead to Suicide
Anxiety related to suicide
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Jul 27, 20233 min read
Are Alternative Remedies Safe?
"Dietary supplements", aka herbal remedies are not stringently regulated as medicines. Despite the regulation by the FDA, various...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Jul 27, 20233 min read
What are Alternative Medical Treatments?
It's no secret that alternative medical treatment is not so alternative anymore. Due to various side effects, natural ways of living it...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Jul 26, 20236 min read
What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?
Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous ...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Jul 26, 20233 min read
Types of Therapy
If you’re thinking of trying therapy, you might’ve already noticed the surprising amount of types available. Though some approaches work...
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