“Just Breathe”
This article is based on the narrative of a college student coming to terms with their anxiety disorder. Recently diagnosed, the student d..
Combating Anxiety: An Interview
This interview was done with a current college student who recently began her journey towards improved mental health. The article anonymou..
Breaking Down Personality
Psychotherapy, ACT, CBT, DBT…what does it all mean and what are personality disorders?
The DSM-V defines Personality Disorders (PD) a..
A Conversation About Schizoaffective Disorder
Often times when looking at mental health, we look to understand the disorders and not the impact on daily life. As a college student, you..
The Many Faces of Hollywood
Psychiatrist Dr. Garrett Marie Deckel received an email last week from a patient with multiple personalities, a condition known as dissoci..
With Love, BPD
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a pervasive pattern of instability of interpersonal relationships, self-image, affects, and marke..
Your Brain on Puberty
Puberty is an awkward time; cue cracking voices, bodily changes, hair growth, and raging hormones. You’re self-conscience of sudden, appar..
Gaming, Virtual Reality, and PTSD
Video games, spanning from the early days of Tetris and Super Mario Brothers, to Minecraft, Grand Theft Auto and Call of Duty, have been a..
Nighttime Impact: Sleep Problems and Trauma
A good night’s rest means feeling safe, and peaceful while drifting off into a land of slumber. It means feeling refreshed the next mornin..
PTSD, Stigma, and Treatment; the Clinical Perspective.
Nicholas Eaton, Ph.D. is an assistant professor of psychology at Stony Brook University. As someone who has experience with both the clin..