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All things mental health explained, without the smoke & mirrors.
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How to Stop Burnout Before It Starts

Burnout is a state of chronic physical and emotional exhaustion, often accompanied by feelings of cynicism and detachment from work. It can result from prolonged periods of high stress, excessive workload, and a lack of support in the workplace.


Anxiety Grounding Techniques To Use At Home

Anxiety can have a significant impact on one's daily life. It can prevent a person from enjoying activities they once loved, cause difficulties in relationships, and even lead to poor performance at work or school. For these reasons, it is essential to find effective ways to manage and alleviate anxiety. One such method is grounding techniques. These techniques can help bring an individual back to the present moment, allowing them to better manage their anxiety and its effects on daily life.


Questions to Ask Your Therapist in Your First Session

Going to therapy for the first time can be a daunting experience. You may feel nervous or even afraid. However, it is vital to remember that therapy is a safe and confidential space to discuss your concerns and deal with your problems.


WHY “NURTURE PSYCHIATRY”?

How’d I come up with my website name? Did I just close my eyes and pick one?


SOCIAL ANXIETY IN COVID TIMES

Weird. I thought COVID caused anxiety? When you reflect on how life has been going recently, can you identify how anxiety led to any missed opportunities?


WELCOME TO SIMPLE PSYCH

Welcome to Simple Psych! I’d like to share my reason for creating this blog.


12 SIMPLE AND HEALTHY COPING SKILLS I USE TO RELAX

You might be wondering: Dr. Masifi, why write about this when there are billions of other posts about coping skills and stress relief? Well, as usual, it all comes down to what I see in clinic.


A FRESH LOOK AT SQUARE BREATHING

As a follow up to my last post about COVID and anxiety, here is one simple solution to dealing with any type of anxiety in the moment: Square Breathing!


HOW TO EMPOWER YOURSELF: BREAK UP WITH YOUR THERAPIST!

Generally, we don’t like saying goodbye. There’s no easy way to do it. There’s also no perfect way to do it.


THE IMPORTANCE OF SLEEP IN BIPOLAR DISORDER

All things mental health explained, without the smoke & mirrors.