Psychology is defined as the study of mind and behavior. A psychologist has the in-depth knowledge and professional training needed to help people understand and deal with life’s challenges, understand others and manage mental health issues. There are many branches of psychology in which you can specialize, including: Cognitive Psychology Cognitive psychology is the study
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Holistic Mental Health Treatments for PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is an anxiety disorder that can develop when exposed to disturbing, damaging, or dangerous events that may trigger uncontrollable reactions lasting for months, or even years, after the incident. PTSD Symptoms PTSD symptoms can vary from person to person, but many experience uncontrollable memories, flashbacks, and nightmares reliving the incident
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Sometimes, life events can cause us to feel lost, frustrated, confused, or hopeless. When these feelings take over your daily life and begin affecting your relationships, it is time to seek professional help and treatment, which you can find through psychotherapy. What Is Psychotherapy? Psychotherapy is a treatment used for mental health problems, in which
Read MoreRock the Boat with Dr. Wang: Dealing with Anxiety and Finding Purpose Driven Work
Listen to the full episode with Dr. Wang In the third installment of Tea Time with psychiatrist Dana Wang, Lucia and Dana talk about anxiety and how to find purpose driven work. Dana tells us how you can be happier and find satisfaction in your life and work by reframing your thinking to control anxiety.
Read MoreRock the Boat with Dr. Wang: Dating and Relationships
Listen to the posdcast here Since Valentine’s Day is around the corner, Lucia and Dr. Wang grab a cup of tea and dive into a conversation about Asian American Dating! Topics covered include: Asian American masculinity, Interracial dating, how much of our relationship problems are related to our relationships with our parents, and the fear
Read MoreRock the Boat with Dr. Wang: Mental Health and Peak Performance
Listen to the podcast here Grab a cup of tea as Lucia talks to Psychiatrist, Dr. Dana Wang about Mental Health and Mental Illness in this mini episode. In this episode Dana spills the tea about turning the clinical perspective of mental health away from a disease model to a wellness practice, how to support
Read MoreThe Most Wonderful Time of the Year (to Adopt Effective Coping Strategies)
It’s the height of the holiday season and most of us are experiencing a range of emotions. As mental health care providers, we hear about nostalgia and excitement, but also about heightened stress and worry. If this time of year is feeling especially tough, you’re not alone. We’ve pulled together three useful guides for coping
Read MoreRock the Boat with Dr. Wang: Talking to Parents About Eastern and Western Value Systems
Click here to listen to the full podcast Grab a cup of tea as we talk to Psychiatrist, Dr. Dana Wang about Family. In this bonus episode, Rock The Boat host, Lucia Liu and Dana Wang chat about how to deal with your parents under the clash of Eastern versus Western value systems, how to
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