treating panic disorder, help for psychiatrists

Understanding Panic Disorder: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Recovery

Panic disorder, which affects 3.7 per cent of Canadians, is “fear gone wrong.” But through appropriate therapy and medication, people with panic disorder can keep symptoms in check.

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treating social anxiety

When Is Anxiety a Disorder? Signs, Symptoms & When to Seek Help

We all feel anxious sometimes, before a big presentation, walking into a room full of strangers, or hitting “send” on an important email. That kind of anxiety, while…

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treating eating disorders

Who Gets Eating Disorders? Breaking Common Myths and Stereotypes

Many people think of some mental illnesses as belonging to one sex or another. Anxiety is a “women’s problem” – of course, we women are prone to “fits…

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treating dementia, psychedup dementia

Dementia Caregiver Support: Reflection, Resilience & Self-Care

As science moves closer to true disease-modifying treatments, it’s important to acknowledge the reality of today: millions of family caregivers remain the backbone of dementia care. Dementia is…

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helping with insomnia

Insomnia Treatment – This is Insomnia – PsychedUP Season 2, Episode 6

Chronic insomnia isn’t just poor sleep, it’s a disabling brain disorder. I speak with Allison, who lived for decades with insomnia. We explore what insomnia feels like, why…

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