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The Silent Mental Health Toll of Deportations: What We’re Seeing in the Clinic

As a psychiatrist, I’m trained to listen not only to what patients say, but to what their nervous systems are carrying. Over the past several months, one theme has become Read More

New Year, New Support: Caring for Teen Mental Health

The start of a new year often brings reflection—new goals, fresh routines, and hopes for positive change. For many families, however, these reflections extend beyond resolutions and into deeper concerns Read More

10 Things to Prepare for Before School Starts: A Mental Health Checklist for Providers and Students

As the back-to-school season approaches, mental health providers, trainees, and students alike face a crucial period of transition. New academic demands, schedule shifts, and increased social pressures can stir anxiety, Read More

Honoring Memory, Healing Minds: Reflections on Mental Health This Memorial Day

As a psychiatrist, I often witness the deeply personal ways that history, memory, and loss intertwine with mental health. Memorial Day, while often associated with barbecues and long weekends, is Read More

Caring for the Whole Child: Why Children’s Health Awareness Month Matters

Each May, we observe National Children’s Health Awareness Month—a time dedicated to promoting the well-being of our youngest community members. As a child and adolescent psychiatrist, I see firsthand how Read More

Mental Health Awareness Month: It’s Time We Talk About It

Each May, we observe Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shining a light on an issue that too often lives in the shadows. As a psychiatrist, I’ve had Read More

Behind Every Great Team: A Mental Health Tribute on Administrative Professionals Day

As a psychiatrist, I spend most of my time listening. Listening to stories, struggles, victories, and everything in between. But there’s a particular group of people whose efforts, though quieter, Read More

Renewal and Reflection: How Easter and Spirituality Can Support Your Mental Health

As we celebrate Easter—a season rooted in hope, renewal, and rebirth—it's a fitting time to reflect on how spirituality can play a powerful role in supporting mental wellness. While Easter Read More

April is Alcohol Awareness Month: A Time to Reflect, Recognize, and Reach Out

As a psychiatrist, I see firsthand how alcohol can quietly become a source of struggle for individuals and families. It doesn’t always look like what you might expect—addiction doesn’t always Read More

Understanding Self-Harm: A Psychiatrist’s Perspective

March is Self-Harm Awareness Month, a time to shed light on a topic often shrouded in silence and stigma. As a psychiatrist, I have seen firsthand the pain and isolation Read More

Understanding Eating Disorders During National Eating Disorder Week

Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions that affect millions of people worldwide. As a psychiatrist specializing in mental health and eating disorders, I have witnessed firsthand the struggles that Read More

The Sciences of Dreaming

What Do Your Dreams Mean?  Have you ever woken up from a vivid dream and wondered what it meant? Dreams have fascinated humans for centuries, with interpretations ranging from messages from Read More

Expediting Mental Health Care: Introducing Remote Testing at Sakina Mind Behavioral Health

At Sakina Mind Behavioral Health, our mission has always been to provide high-quality care tailored to the unique needs of our patients. We understand that timely access to comprehensive mental Read More

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