As I, and even other colleagues, have had conversations about therapy, we have noticed there are a couple of misunderstandings and assumptions that are generally made around it. Clarification about what to expect from mental health therapy is important to ensure a...

My daughter found a target magazine with hundreds of toys, and she circled tons of things that she wanted, starred her favorites, and what her brother would want. She may not even know what everything is, but she sees it and wants it. Around this time of year, how we...

With changes in the season, here in Mississippi, we see more seasonal depression. We don’t see it as much in Ecuador, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and places where the seasons are consistently warm and sunny all year. Depending on where you live, seasons are very different, and...

Suddenly it is November, and I cannot believe this year is almost over! Holiday fever is here, you can see it all over people: putting out decorations, shopping, and planning. You see a lot of movement.  However, most of our patients get worse during this time....

In our previous blog, here, we discussed the importance of discussing and addressing mental health issues in preventing suicide. One shocking statistic is that suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death in the US for individuals ages 10 – 14. When it comes to mental...

At Arise Psychiatry, we are seeking to provide you with the mental healthcare you deserve. It is so important for us to take care of ourselves holistically and not just focus on our physical needs or submerge ourselves into our daily routine and stressful environment....