Author Archives: JmaC

Certain mental health disorders are more prevalent in women. Learn the reasons behind these gender differences and how you can protect your emotional well-being. If you are a woman experiencing depression, an anxiety disorder, or another mental health condition, you … Continue reading →

Being part of a group can offer insights that you may be too close to your situation to see. Discover why participating could be a helpful type of treatment for you. At first, the idea of participating in group therapy … Continue reading →

The Affordable Care Act counts mental health and substance abuse coverage among essential benefits. Mental health parity has finally arrived, and hopefully it’s here to stay. Under the Affordable Care Act, all exchange plans, individual and group, must provide mental … Continue reading →

Dear Mr. Manners: My wife is being treated for a severe mental health condition that often means she’ll bow out of social events at the last minute. We’ve been reluctant to let even our closest friends know of her diagnosis … Continue reading →

MOST POPULAR QUESTIONS How can I see a psychiatrist? How can I see a psychiatrist privately? How do I get hold of a psychiatrist who will act as an ‘expert witness’? How do I make a complaint about the conduct of … Continue reading →