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Obesty
Obesity and mental health are intertwined in a bidirectional relationship, meaning each can contribute to the development or worsening of the other.
Commonly associated with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, stress, lack of motivation for physical activity, and sleep disturbances (including Obstructive Sleep Apnea or “OSA”).
Weight gain can also be secondary to a medication side effect. All conditions should to be addressed together to break the cycle.
Chronic Illness/Chronic Pain and Mental Health (e.g., fibromyalgia)
Psychosomatic Disorders (physical symptoms influenced by psychological factors)
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Social Anxiety Disorder
Panic Disorder
Phobias (e.g., specific phobias)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Body Dysmorphic DisorderHair-Pulling and Skin-Picking Disorders (Trichotillomania and Excoriation Disorder)
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Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Bipolar Disorder (Type I, Type II, Cyclothymic Disorder)
Dysthymia (Persistent Depressive Disorder)
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) (especially for adolescents)
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Acute Stress Disorder
Grief and Loss (including complicated grief)
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Perinatal Mental Health (during pregnancy, postpartum, lactation, & pregnancy loss)
Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
Perimenopause and Menopause-related Mood Changes
Reproductive Loss
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Substance Use Disorders (alcohol, nicotine, etc.)
Gambling Disorder
Sexual Dysfunction (including performance anxiety, low libido, etc.)
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School-Related Stress (test anxiety, academic burnout, school avoidance)
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Adjustment Disorder (related to school, social, or academic transitions)
High School & College Student Mental Health (including academic and social challenges)
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Burnout (work-related emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, reduced sense of accomplishment)
Healthcare Worker Burnout
Workplace Stress & Anxiety (including career transitions, job dissatisfaction)
“Imposter Syndrome”
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Combat-Related Stress
Military Sexual Trauma (MST)
Adjustment to Civilian Life
Moral Injury
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In simple terms, a personality disorder is when someone's way of thinking and behaving is so different from the norm that it causes them distress or makes it hard for them to get along with others or manage daily life.
Some of the most common personality disorders seen in clinical practice include:
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)
Avoidant Personality Disorder (AVPD)
Histrionic Personality Disorder (HPD)
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Insomnia
Sleep Apnea
Restless Legs Syndrome
Circadian Rhythm Disorders (e.g., shift work, jet lag)
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Parenting Stress (including new parent adjustment)
Caregiver Burnout
Parental Anxiety and Depression (impact on family functioning)
Postpartum Adjustment
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Anorexia Nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa
Binge Eating Disorder)
Genetic testing that helps your provider understand how your DNA might affect your response to certain medications used to treat mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, and more. By examining specific genetic markers, GeneSight testing provides insights into how your body may metabolize or respond to various psychiatric medications.
*Northwind Holistic Psychiatry does NOT receive financial compensation for GeneSight Testing.