Your First Appointment With a Psychiatrist. Not as Scary As You Think 😉
Seeking psychiatric help is a brave and courageous first step for anyone, but it’s especially true when the person doesn’t know what to expect. For many people, stepping out of your comfort zone can be scary no matter where you’re going or with whom you’ll meet. Most of our patients at Aura MD tell us […]
Three Most Common Adult Mental Health Issues In The US Today
Mental health issues are prevalent in the United States. It’s estimated that one in five people in America has a mental illness. Therefore, at least one of these disorders affects almost every household in the country. The most common types of mental illnesses are anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). If you or your […]
Reasons To See A Psychiatrist For Depression Treatment
Did you know that an estimated 17.3 million American adults have at least a major depressive episode, representing 7.1 percent of the U.S. adult population? Depression not only causes feelings of sadness or self-loathing, but also can lead to suicidal actions, fatigue, and other worrying symptoms that negatively impact your health as well as the […]