Fri.Aug 16, 2024

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Life on the Ledge

Mad in America

I ’m sitting on the floor of my ex-boyfriend’s spare room, rummaging through my forsaken knick-knacks, when a vintage toy poodle emerges. Her faded velvet body feels soft and clean, the black boucle loops of fur on her head and paws are rough and scratchy. Her cartoon eyes look at me inquisitively and though the tip of her nose is missing, she appears content.

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How To Support Your Child’s Anxiety 

The Anxiety Guy

As we dive into dealing with a child’s anxiety I want to first share a few quick insights I wish I would have heard when I was growing up with anxiety. First of all, it’s not just anxiety. Often, mixed in with the anxiousness over something is suppressed rage, shame, guilt, feeling like a burden, sadness, and extreme doubt. To put it all into the container of ‘anxiety’ therefore would neglect much of what’s taking place within a child’s mind and body.

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How our AI agent, Holo, helps our patients overcome treatment resistance

Potomac Psychiatry

At Potomac Psychiatry, we understand that struggling with mental health can be an isolating and frustrating experience, especially when traditional treatments seem to fall short. For those suffering from treatment-resistant conditions, the path to wellness can feel like an endless cycle of hope and disappointment. The question of "Why isnt this working for me?

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