Our Latest Articles About Mental Healthcare
Facts Parents Should Know about Depression in Teens
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the United States. It affects more than 16 million adults each year. And it doesn’t end with adults. Depression is common in children and teens as well. It is estimated that around 14% of teens struggle with depression, but this number is likely even higher. If your teen …
What Are the Different Treatment Options for Anxiety Disorders?
The body’s natural reaction to stress is anxiety. During an anxiety episode, you may feel nervous, feel a sense of panic, and also have an increased heart rate. However, anxiety and its numerous symptoms usually disappear once the stressful situation is resolved. Yet, sometimes, people may suffer from anxiety that does not disappear but instead …
Welcome Keri Seymore, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
We’re excited to announce the joining of Keri Seymore, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, to our team at Olympia Center for TMS and Psychiatry. Keri Seymore holds a Master of Nursing Practice from Gonzaga University and is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She brings over 20 years of clinical nursing experience, specializing in …
Understanding The Lesser-Known Signs of Depression
People with depression deal with several symptoms. While some of them may be easy to recognize, others may not be as obvious. From reduced cognitive functioning to irritability and even weight changes, a person dealing with depression could struggle with several issues that often get brushed off as “irresponsibility.” If you or a loved one …
Signs, Symptoms and Common Factors That Indicate a Person Is Dealing With Anxiety
Experiencing occasional anxiety is a normal part of life and can be shared by almost every individual at some point. However, when this anxiety becomes frequent, intense, excessive, and persistent and an individual starts having worry and fear about everyday situations, it is no longer considered normal. The anxiety then becomes a disorder, a type …
Welcome Our New Provider, Ann Song, DNP, ARNP, PMHNP-BC
Welcome Our New Provider, Ann Song, DNP, ARNP, PMHNP-BC | Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Olympia Center for TMS and Psychiatry is proud to welcome Ann Song, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, to our team. She will be providing telehealth appointments for medication management. Ann is a long-time resident of Thurston County. Licensed …
Understanding Depression And The Best Ways To Treat It
Understanding Depression and the Best Ways to Treat It Depression is a medical condition that affects your mood and ability to function, and different people experience it in different ways. It can therefore be classified as a mood disorder associated with feelings of sadness, loss, or anger that interfere with a person’s day-to-day activities. Data …
Understanding PTSD: Symptoms And Treatment
Dealing with PTSD can be overwhelming and confusing. It can take a toll on every aspect of a person’s life and make them feel vulnerable. In fact, people exposed to traumatic events often experience feelings and exhibit reactions similar to the ones they experienced during the traumatic event. Hence if you or a loved one …