Eating Disorders Affect All Genders – Avoiding Mental Illness Stereotypes Across Genders
While it’s true that some psychiatric disorders occur more commonly in one sex or the other, every mental illness can affect either sex. Sex-based stereotypes can keep people from seeking help, because they add to the shame that is already so deeply tied to mental illness. Learn more.
Living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
What’s it like to live with OCD? Dr. McIntosh talks to Nadia, a mother of two, about how she’s coping with the challenging and sometimes alarming symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Summary of “This is OCD”, Episode 2 of the PSYCHEDUP Podcast.
Having more than one psychiatric diagnosis is more common than you think. This is why it matters.
Having two or more psychiatric diagnoses at the same time occurs for at least half of those diagnosed with a mental illness. As with other illnesses, it’s important to understand the full picture in order to find the best treatment.
The Rise of Lifestyle Medicine – Diane McIntosh and Bryn Hyndman talk about integrating lifestyle medicine into traditional medicine
Eating well, exercising, connecting with friends—these are the new doctor’s orders. Lifestyle medicine, essentially a prescription for the good habits, behaviours and choices we make as individuals, is a field of medicine that’s gaining traction. Dr. Diane McIntosh speaks with Dr. Bryn Hyndman.
Coping with Stress During the Holidays
The holidays can be stressful. Here are a few thoughts on how to make the most of what can be a most wonderful time of the year.
Managing Stress During Holidays: what’s going on for you THIS year? 2022
The holidays can be stressful. Here are a few thoughts on how to make the most of what can be the most wonderful time of the year.