Rumination vs. Regulation: Why OCD Isn’t a Thinking Problem
OCD is often misunderstood as a thinking problem, but in reality it’s driven by nervous system dysregulation. Rumination isn’t a choice, it’s a physiological stress response. This article explores the difference between rumination and regulation, and why calming the nervous system is key to effective OCD treatment.
High-Functioning Anxiety: When You’re Coping, But Exhausted
Behind competence, productivity, and composure, many people feel chronically tense, overworked, and unable to truly rest. This article explores the reality of high-functioning anxiety, how it affects the nervous system, why it leads to exhaustion, and how treatment can help restore calm without taking away ambition.
Dopamine Menus: A Simple Trick to Boost Motivation and Joy
Dopamine menus are a practical, science-backed tool for ADHD, low motivation, and emotional burnout. Learn how to build one for your brain.
Finding Mental Health Help in Los Angeles: How to Get the Support You Deserve
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, or simply feeling stuck, the process of finding care shouldn’t add to your stress. This guide is here to help you understand your options, clarify what you might need, and know when it’s time to reach out.
How to Sleep Better This Summer: A Doctor’s Quick Tips to Beat Insomnia
Struggling with sleep this summer? Learn Dr. Aiyer’s four simple strategies to beat insomnia and get better rest during busy summer months.
Mental Health Awareness Month Series • How to Make Time for Exercise
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we know how hard it can be to manage your physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental well-being. That's why we're doing a deep dive into one of the best ways to take care of your overall wellness: Exercise.
Obsessed with the Wrong Idea: How Pop Culture Misrepresents OCD
OCD is often misunderstood as a personality quirk. Learn how pop culture misrepresents OCD and what the disorder truly involves.
How Anxiety Can Build Resilience
Learn how anxiety and generalized anxiety disorder can build resilience, emotional strength, and heightened awareness with support from a psychiatrist.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: How to Spot It and How to Treat It
Learn what PTSD is, how trauma changes brain chemistry, common triggers and evidence-based PTSD treatments from a psychiatrist.
Acute Stress Disorder: How to Spot It and How to Treat It
Learn how Acute Stress Disorder differs from PTSD, common ASD symptoms, and effective trauma treatments after events like the Los Angeles wildfires.
