|
Resources
This
section is designed to give our audience additional and readily available
information about mental health issues. However, it is not intended to
provide medical advice.
We
understand that experiencing depression, anxiety or any mental disorder can
be an isolating and frightening experience. Therefore, part of our efforts is
to educate people on the various disorders that millions of people may have,
but are afraid to accept. The first step to treatment is recognizing that
help is needed.
Please feel
free to browse our website for your own information or to forward it to any
friend, family or loved one so that they, too, may begin their journey to
wellness.
Common
Disorders
Dr. Mendiola’s practice treats a wide range of mental disorders.
For more information about these common disorders, please click on the links
below.
It’s more than butterflies in your stomach. People generally experience
brief and mild anxiety when faced with the daily stresses in life such as the
first day at work, going to an interview or speaking in front of a group.
However, with anxiety disorder, the symptoms are more severe….Read
More
Not just the blues. Throughout our lives, we all have felt sadness, unhappiness,
and may be grief. In times of personal tragedy, such as a death of a loved
one, job loss or a broken relationship, people may describe themselves as
being “depressed” ….Read More
A glass of red wine for dinner, going to happy hour with co-workers, taking a
sleeping pill to adjust to the time difference from a company trip….
However, more and more individuals are beginning to abuse drugs and
alcohol….Read More
It’s pretty common to know people who have gone on a diet….They
may even go for “low-carb” food and order ‘light
fares” in restaurants. In contrast, there are those who have serious
and unhealthy disturbances in their eating patterns….Read
More
In the fast pace of today’s world, many of us have felt distracted
having to multi-task, juggling responsibilities between home and
work….However, ADHD is not as simple as not being able to pay attention
or being impulsive. People with ADHD also have difficulty ….Read More
|
