With the pandemic far from over, now may not be the right time for leisure travel. But that doesn’t mean trip planning is canceled too. There’s some good news for globe-trotters: According to researchers, looking ahead to your next adventure could benefit your mental...
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Nike closes offices for a week to give employees a mental health break
By Devon Haskins, KGW News Global apparel and shoe company Nike is putting some of its employees’ mental health ahead of productivity. It has closed its corporate offices for the week so employees can “enjoy additional time off to rest and recover,” according to a...
What Has the Pandemic Done to Our Boundaries?
Written by: Katie Heaney Read the original article here. The other day, a friend called me on the phone to complain about another friend — a cherished hobby for us both. In 2019, or any year before it, the inciting event would have been an inoffensive request: My...
How Can You Ease Your Aging Parent’s Loneliness and Keep Them Healthy
Loneliness is a common complaint of our aging parents. It’s important to keep them healthy and active. Dr. Jennie Byrne offers some suggestions on how to do that! Dr. Jennie Byrne, M.D., PhD With over 15 years of medical expertise, Jennie...
Medicated ADHD Patients Found to Have Lower Risk of Car Crashes
People with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are known to be at a higher risk of car accidents than those without ADHD, but a study published today in JAMA Psychiatry suggests taking medications for the disorder may lower this risk. “From a clinical...
What are the Different Levels of Psychiatric Care?
The mental health system can be extremely confusing! When you are looking for help, sometimes it is difficult to know where to turn. Dr Byrne explains the different levels of psychiatric care with examples of when each level is appropriate. Mar 8th, 2019 Self-Help...
Why Convenience Matters to CPCH Patients
At CPCH, we are always looking for ways to make mental health treatment convenient. Why? Learn more from our founder, Dr Jennie Byrne Feb 13th, 2019 When you need to get groceries, do you look for a grocery store that is only open from 9AM-5PM a few days a week? When...
7 Signs You Are Working with an Excellent Therapist
Finding the right therapist can be a painstaking process. You need to make sure that you work well together and are comfortable talking with them about any issues you’re dealing with. How do you know when you’ve found an excellent therapist? Jan 29th, 2019 Finding the...