Psychiatry Blog
How to Know if I Have ADHD – Signs and Symptoms
ADHD is a hyperactivity disorder that causes inattention and restlessness; there are also some associated issues that can worsen the symptoms. However, ADHD is a behavioral disorder, and it can be hard to diagnose; it’s important to observe the behavior and to uncover patterns, and monitor the effects of behavior on work and relationships. Read…
The Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health and Stress
COVID-19 has triggered an unprecedented global mental health crisis, whose scope will likely take years, if not decades, to fully comprehend. The effects of mental illness on the individual can be a powerful deliberating thing that takes time to heal. In fact, more than half of respondents (51%) to an ICRC survey of seven countries…
Supporting Your Mental Health During COVID-19
This is a stressful time for our community. With constantly evolving information regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19), it is normal to feel overwhelmed and fearful. Feelings of anxiety or depression are common reactions during times of uncertainty. Understand that you are not alone, we are in this together. While we are taking precautions to protect our…
THE TOP 7 MOST COMMON MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS
The Top 7 Most Common Health Conditions in People Emotional and mental health conditions are more prevalent than you might think. There still remains a societal stigma in talking about mental health, despite the fact that approximately 1-in-5 people are diagnosed with serious mental disorders. This stigma is diminishing as awareness grows, but there are…
WHAT CAUSES AND WHAT TO DO FOR INSOMNIA?
Help on what causes and what to do for Insomnia? Insomnia is an incredibly common problem affecting millions of people in the US alone. An estimated 1-in-3 people suffer from at least mild insomnia. Put simply, insomnia is an inability to fall asleep at night. What sleep that you might have is usually unrefreshing and…
BIPOLAR DISORDER VS DEPRESSION: KEY DIFFERENCES
Bipolar Disorder vs Depression: Key Differences It is easy to confuse symptoms of bipolar mood disorder with depression This is due to the fact that bipolar disorder can cause episodes of depression but it is important to be aware they are not the same condition. The main difference between the two is that depression is unipolar. There’s no…
Harry Borcherding
Harry Borcherding is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with over 10 years of experience providing psychiatric care from a psychiatric nurse practitioner perspective here in Portland, Oregon.