Online Bullying: What It Is And What To Do?

by lamsa.org | Sep 25, 2019 | Doctor Shireen, Mental health

Online Bullying: What It Is And What To Do?  By Doctor Shireen NHS GP, London   Reading Time: 2 minutes      Last night I watched Jesy Nelsons BBC documentary “Odd One Out” and it really hit home what the effects of online comments can do to someone. Online...

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Distressing Thoughts, Repetitive Behaviours (And Repeat)

by lamsa.org | Sep 23, 2019 | Doctor Shireen, Mental health

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Distressing Thoughts, Repetitive Behaviours (And Repeat)  By Doctor Shireen NHS GP, London  Reading Time: 1 minute      Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a common mental health condition which can be distressing and...

Let’s Talk About School Backpacks

by lamsa.org | Sep 22, 2019 | Dr Zulma Laracuente, Mental health

Let’s Talk About School Backpacks  By Dr Zulma Laracuente MD, Pediatrics  Reading Time: 1 minute      Backpacks are clearly needed for children and teens to carry all their books and supplies to and from school. When backpacks are too heavy or worn improperly,...

A Story Of Depression

by lamsa.org | Sep 21, 2019 | Dr Claudine Marcelle Aguilera, Mental health

A Story Of Depression  By Dr Claudine Marcelle Aguilera Board Certified Internal Medicine Hospitalist  Reading Time: 2 minutes      “Thank you to my brace follower for sharing her story with us. ” —–Dr. Claudine I was diagnosed with ADHD* when I was 14 when i...

“But You Don’t Look Depressed”

by lamsa.org | Sep 17, 2019 | Mental health, Reema Jawairia

“But You Don’t Look Depressed”  By Reema Jawairia MD, Double Board-Certified Gastroenterologist   Reading Time: 2 minutes      I had scored an 11 on the EPDS* scale at a post-partum (after giving birth) visit after having my second son (A score of 10 or more...