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I am a mental health clinician, and holistic self-practitioner of Tai Chi, Meditation, Mindfulness, Yoga, and TRE, while also enjoy being a lifelong student of natural medicines.

Is it cost effective to seek mental health care?

Therapy can feel expensive—until you consider what untreated stress, anxiety or depression may already be costing you. Lost productivity, strained relationships, poor sleep, unhealthy coping habits and missed opportunities can quietly add up to a much bigger price than a therapy bill. So perhaps the better question isn’t “Can I afford therapy?” but “What is it costing me not to get help?”

The Hidden Struggles of Adolescence in the Digital Age

The digital world continues to evolve and neccesitate the engagement to stay ‘connected’, ‘be in the know’, and ‘have the latest this and that’. How has mental health in youths and adolescence evolve as a result of the need for digital and online engagements? Early signs of mental health is helpful towards prevention and early treatment.

It’s that Time of the Year !

“Now, Nikolas was a happy boy. Well, actually, no. He would have told you he was happy, if you asked him, and he certainly tried to be happy, but sometimes being happy is quite tricky. I suppose what I am saying is that Nikolas was a boy who believed in happiness, the...

The Ultimate Polarization – Political Left versus Right

All that civility might matter more than the results of one election.   Overwhelmed? Gutted? Watching what you listen, read, write, or say constantly? When would the proxy wars end? Would inflation go down? Following the latest USA election news and recent...

Quick Review – Ketamine for Treatment

Experts stress that ketamine should be integrated into a comprehensive treatment plan involving psychotherapy. Therapy helps individuals address underlying trauma, psychological patterns, and long-term recovery. Without such support, ketamine use can lead to dependency and relapse of mental health issues. Short-term mood improvements from psychoactive substances like ketamine are often unsustainable in the long term.