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The scenario You’re rear-ended on Tropicana at dusk. The impact snaps your wrist against the steering wheel; airbags bloom, glass settles, sirens fade. The ER splints you, the orthopedist sets a plan, your attorney gets the file moving. Family says, “You’re lucky—this could’ve been worse.” Six weeks later your cast...
In a diverse city like Las Vegas, conversations about mental health often intersect with deeply held religious and spiritual beliefs. Whether someone identifies with Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, or another spiritual tradition, faith can shape how they understand suffering, resilience, and healing. At Axis Psychiatry in Las Vegas, we...
What is ASMR? What does it do to the brain? ASMR stands for Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response, a tingling sensation that starts in the scalp and moves down the back of the neck and spine. This sensation is usually triggered by specific auditory or visual stimuli such as whispering, tapping,...
As climate change escalates, driven by rapid global urbanization, the significant benefits of outdoor environments on physical and mental health are often overlooked. Environmental actions aimed at expanding urban areas, such as deforestation, have resulted in the loss of many natural spaces, consequently impacting the environment and well-being. Throughout this...
When you picture boarding school, you probably think of a paradise—living with friends, playing sports, and preparing for college in a close-knit community. The idea of it sounds like a bit of a dream. And yes, speaking from personal experience, it was a lot of fun, I still see it...
Mental Health: A National Crisis Hiding in Plain Sight Mental illness is more widespread—and more misunderstood—than most people realize. In the U.S., 1 in 5 adults lives with a mental illness each year. That’s over 57 million people. Yet for many, these struggles remain hidden due to fear, shame, or...
Schizophrenia is a mental health disorder that’s surrounded by a lot of stigma and misunderstanding. That means that for many people, a diagnosis of schizophrenia can seem devastating, leaving patients worried about their futures. The fact is, while schizophrenia certainly is a serious health issue, like other health issues, it...
As many as 10% of Americans suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a mental health disorder triggered by an encounter with a traumatic or life-threatening event or series of events. PTSD is associated with both cognitive and functional dysfunction, but the good news is that it can be successfully treated...
Bipolar disorder, sometimes called manic depression, is a mental health condition that’s characterized by extreme swings in your moods, which make you feel euphoric and manic one minute and then down and depressed the next. Sometimes, you feel both at the same time, impairing your decisions and impacting your quality...