Today we’d like to introduce you to Dr. Monisha Vasa, Dr. Anna McCarthy and Ryan Franke. So, before we jump into specific questions, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story. Ryan Franke: We knew Orange County was feeling the void of comprehensive, integrative, and evidence-based mental health treatment programming. Dr. […]
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The end of the year, and the beginning of the next, is often a time for setting goals. These goals often take the form of the ever-present New Year’s Resolution. We find ourselves setting out to finally lose those last ten pounds, begin a meditation practice, or call our parents more often. The year starts
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Depression is a complex word. Beyond its clinical definition, we have the stigmas, misconceptions, variations, and implications that come with it. Questions like “Why are you sad?” or “What happened?” seem natural, but as anyone with depression can attest, these are often far from answerable. WHAT IS DEPRESSION? The World Health Organization defines depression as
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The transition from high school to college is often filled with a mix of emotions–excitement at leaving home, anxiety about starting a new phase of life, worry about academic and social challenges, and sadness about leaving behind friends and family. New graduates can often put a great deal of pressure on themselves to launch into
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Between the pressures of academic success, social fulfillment and everything in-between, college can be a trying time for many. As a result, an increasing number of universities are actively bulking up their mental health services. According to a study by the American Psychological Association (APA), approximately 86 percent of students with a psychiatric disorder left
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What has been long-stigmatized by the professional sports industry for generations is now making headway as a topic of discussion and acceptance, with more recent dialogue from the professionals themselves forging the way. Mental health awareness is becoming a mainstream and frankly, required, focal point in the lives of pro athletes. With the help of
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How Widespread is Therapy Today? Among the myriad of characteristics dubbed “Millennial,” perhaps one of the most avant-garde is the generation’s affinity for self care and mental health awareness. As a result, we’ve entered a new era of treatment. Whether it stems from the current social and political climate, economic strains, or the impending fear
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Mental health conditions do not discriminate – anyone can experience the struggles of mental illness, regardless of background or culture. July marked Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, but everyday is a time to draw attention to the challenges faced by marginalized communities regarding mental health stigma and treatment. With the goal of making mental health
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Though they work together, meditation is not the same as concentration – The Collective’s Cayce Howe teamed with Doctorpedia to explain how to achieve mindful meditation in a short 2 minute video.
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How does a mother practice self-care? This might seem like an obvious question with an obvious answer. Magazine columns and social media often depict self care as a quick mani-pedi, or a Friday night girls night out. And while the spa or Taco Tuesday may occasionally be just what moms need, often the question of
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