What is Cannabis Use Disorder? Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD) is classified as a mental disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), falling under the category of Read More
A Light at the End of the Tunnel: Light Therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder
Every winter is the same thing for me: gloomy, dark, and sad. While many people tend to feel more downhearted during this particular season because of the short days and cold weather, some have what's Read More
The Medication Dilemma
I have a basket next to my bed, which is next to my apartment door and it keeps my keys, TV remote, current books I’m reading, my AirPods and my medication. Usually, there are three bottles next to my Read More
Managing Bipolar Disorder While Leading a Healthy Life
The “PLEASE” skill in Dialectic Behavioral Therapy is one that is near and dear to my heart. PLEASE is an acronym and it’s the emotion regulation pillar of DBT. The acronym is as follows: P – Read More
