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Health Anxiety: When Worry About Illness Takes Over

What Is Health Anxiety? Health anxiety, clinically known as illness anxiety disorder (previously called hypochondriasis), is a condition characterized by persistent, excessive worry about having or developing a serious medical illness despite having no or only mild symptoms. At Elevate Psychiatry, we recognize health anxiety as a genuine psychiatric condition that causes real suffering and […]

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Alcohol and Anxiety: Why Drinking Makes Anxiety Worse

How Alcohol and Anxiety Feed Each Other The relationship between alcohol and anxiety is one of psychiatry's most common vicious cycles. Many adults reach for a drink to calm their nerves — a glass of wine before a social event, a beer to unwind after a stressful day — and alcohol does temporarily reduce anxiety […]

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Alcohol and Depression: Understanding the Connection and Breaking the Cycle

The Connection Between Alcohol and Depression Alcohol and depression have a complex, bidirectional relationship that affects millions of adults. People with depression are roughly twice as likely to develop alcohol use disorder, and heavy alcohol use significantly increases the risk of developing depressive episodes. At Elevate Psychiatry, we frequently see patients caught in this cycle […]

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Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD): Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

What Is Body Dysmorphic Disorder? Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a psychiatric condition characterized by persistent, intrusive preoccupation with perceived flaws in physical appearance that are not observable or appear slight to others. Despite the appearance-focused nature of BDD, it is classified as an obsessive-compulsive related disorder in the DSM-5, reflecting its close relationship with […]

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Major Depressive Disorder: Symptoms, Types, and Treatment

What Is Major Depressive Disorder? Major depressive disorder (MDD), also called clinical depression, is one of the most common and disabling psychiatric conditions worldwide. It affects approximately 8% of adults in the United States in any given year and is the leading cause of disability for people aged 15-44. At Elevate Psychiatry, we provide comprehensive […]

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Skills, Benefits, and Who It Helps

What Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)? Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a specialized form of cognitive behavioral therapy originally developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan to treat borderline personality disorder. It has since proven effective for a wide range of conditions including treatment-resistant depression, eating disorders, substance use disorders, PTSD, and chronic suicidal ideation. At Elevate […]

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Sleep Hygiene: Habits That Improve Sleep and Mental Health

What Is Sleep Hygiene? Sleep hygiene refers to the set of behavioral and environmental practices that promote consistent, high-quality sleep. While often discussed in the context of general wellness, sleep hygiene is a clinically important concept in psychiatry because poor sleep directly worsens anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and virtually every other mental health condition. […]

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Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia): Symptoms and Treatment

What Is Persistent Depressive Disorder? Persistent depressive disorder (PDD), previously known as dysthymia, is a chronic form of depression that lasts for at least two years in adults. Unlike major depressive episodes that may be intense but time-limited, PDD involves a sustained low mood that persists day after day, often becoming so familiar that the […]

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Anxiety Attack vs. Panic Attack: How to Tell the Difference

Anxiety Attack vs. Panic Attack: Key Differences The terms "anxiety attack" and "panic attack" are often used interchangeably, but they describe different experiences with distinct clinical implications. Understanding these differences helps you communicate more effectively with your healthcare provider and guides appropriate treatment. At Elevate Psychiatry, we help patients distinguish between these experiences and develop […]

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