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Sex

Guidance for Women Seeking More Satisfying Sex

Jennifer Reid M.D. on April 26, 2023

Women seeking a more satisfying sexual experience have options to treat low libido, sexual pain, and difficulty reaching orgasm.

Women seeking a more satisfying sexual experience have options to treat low libido, sexual pain, and difficulty reaching orgasm.

Sex

Female Sexual Dysfunction: What's Going Wrong?

Jennifer Reid M.D. on March 27, 2023

Women experiencing low desire, pain, or an inability to orgasm often benefit from a clearer understanding of these sexual difficulties, allowing for successful recovery.

Women experiencing low desire, pain, or an inability to orgasm often benefit from a clearer understanding of these sexual difficulties, allowing for successful recovery.

Sex

Is It Sex Worth Wanting?

Jennifer Reid M.D. on March 16, 2023

Women's sexual functioning is complex, but simple changes can make a big difference. Learn all about types of desire, arousal, and how to create an environment for great sex.

Women's sexual functioning is complex, but simple changes can make a big difference. Learn all about types of desire, arousal, and how to create an environment for great sex.

Media

Improving Mental Health Through Social Media

Jennifer Reid M.D. on December 14, 2022

How can the power of social media be harnessed to lower mental illness stigma and counter disinformation?

How can the power of social media be harnessed to lower mental illness stigma and counter disinformation?

Menopause

A Fresh Outlook on Menopause

Jennifer Reid M.D. on December 1, 2022

The menopausal transition is a relatively new phenomenon. Let's view it as the sign of good health and longevity that it truly suggests.

The menopausal transition is a relatively new phenomenon. Let's view it as the sign of good health and longevity that it truly suggests.

Health

Food and Mood: What's the Connection?

Jennifer Reid M.D. on August 15, 2022

Looking for powerful ways to prevent depression and anxiety? Increasingly, we are learning about the importance of nutrition psychiatry for our mental health

Looking for powerful ways to prevent depression and anxiety? Increasingly, we are learning about the importance of nutrition psychiatry for our mental health

Postpartum Depression

New Moms, You Need to Hear This

Jennifer Reid M.D. on May 27, 2022

Commonly, new postpartum moms experience unwanted, intrusive thoughts (UIT) of infant harm. New data reassure us that this doesn't lead to infant risk.

Commonly, new postpartum moms experience unwanted, intrusive thoughts (UIT) of infant harm. New data reassure us that this doesn't lead to infant risk.

Alcoholism

"Why Do I Keep Doing This?": Understanding Our Reasons for Drinking

Jennifer Reid M.D. on April 26, 2022

Are you trying to drink less for physical or emotional reasons, but finding it difficult to change? Understanding your reasons for use can help you take back control.

Are you trying to drink less for physical or emotional reasons, but finding it difficult to change? Understanding your reasons for use can help you take back control.

Insomnia

How to Treat Insomnia in New Mothers

Jennifer Reid M.D. on February 3, 2022

New moms face many challenges in pregnancy and the postpartum period. Recent research suggests a simple intervention for insomnia can have powerful benefits for mood and anxiety.

New moms face many challenges in pregnancy and the postpartum period. Recent research suggests a simple intervention for insomnia can have powerful benefits for mood and anxiety.

Trauma

Wait, Are We Back Here Again?

Jennifer Reid M.D. on January 5, 2022

We may feel like we are reliving early 2020. right now, but there are ways to stay grounded and remind ourselves of just how much has changed.

We may feel like we are reliving early 2020. right now, but there are ways to stay grounded and remind ourselves of just how much has changed.

Depression

Can We Prevent Depression in Our Vulnerable Elderly?

Jennifer Reid M.D. on December 3, 2021

With depression rates rising, could this simple, indirect approach to depression prevention be life-saving for our vulnerable elderly?

With depression rates rising, could this simple, indirect approach to depression prevention be life-saving for our vulnerable elderly?

What do we know about the causes of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and what are the treatment options to consider?

Depression

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: Can You Relate?

Jennifer Reid M.D. on October 8, 2021

Could you be one of the millions of women suffering from premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)? Learn how to identify the common symptoms.

Could you be one of the millions of women suffering from premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)? Learn how to identify the common symptoms.

Health

Can Facing Death Create a More Meaningful Life?

Jennifer Reid M.D. on September 9, 2021

How can conversations about death help us find meaning in our lives? An interview with a palliative care physician.

How can conversations about death help us find meaning in our lives? An interview with a palliative care physician.

Decision-Making

The Brain Boosting Effects of Outdoor Adventures

Jennifer Reid M.D. on August 17, 2021

Time outdoors may enlarge the brain area responsible for decision-making and concentration, research suggests.

Time outdoors may enlarge the brain area responsible for decision-making and concentration, research suggests.

Coaching

Why I'm Adding Life Coaching to My Job Description

Jennifer Reid M.D. on July 19, 2021

Are you seeking mental wellness in your singular, beautiful life? Here's why this psychiatrist is adding life coaching to her practice.

Are you seeking mental wellness in your singular, beautiful life? Here's why this psychiatrist is adding life coaching to her practice.

Sleep

This Can Make or Break Your Weight Loss Goals

Jennifer Reid M.D. on June 14, 2021

Trying to lose weight? Or just hoping to maintain a healthy lifestyle? Sleep deprivation not only leaves you exhausted, it can also change the way you eat, and not for the better.

Trying to lose weight? Or just hoping to maintain a healthy lifestyle? Sleep deprivation not only leaves you exhausted, it can also change the way you eat, and not for the better.

Sleep

Sleep Is the Ultimate Holistic Remedy

Jennifer Reid M.D. on May 24, 2021

If you were offered a totally free, holistic treatment to boost your immune system, help you maintain your goal weight, and fight off depression and anxiety, would you take it?

If you were offered a totally free, holistic treatment to boost your immune system, help you maintain your goal weight, and fight off depression and anxiety, would you take it?

Insomnia

The Link Between Insomnia and Mental Illness

Jennifer Reid M.D. on May 19, 2021

Insomnia and mental illness are both on the rise. Treatment can help.

Insomnia and mental illness are both on the rise. Treatment can help.