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Physician Spotlight 10: Dr. Ellie Mizani

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Physician Spotlight In today’s physician spotlight we highlight Ellie Mizani, MD. Dr. Ellie Mizani is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She specializes in child and adolescent psychiatry and addiction medicine. Dr. Ellie Mizani co-founded the Mental Health Center in 2011 with her husband and fellow doctor, Mark Hrymoc, MD.  About Dr. Ellie Mizani Dr. Ellie Mizani completed both her undergraduate studies and medical degree at University of California, Irvine.  She also completed her psychiatric and child and adolescent psychiatry subspecialty training at the UC Irvine Medical Center. During the last year of her child psychiatry training, Dr. Mizani served as Chief Fellow and graduated with commendation. Dr. Ellie Mizani also trained at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA, focusing on pediatric psychopharmacology for ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and autism. Dr. Mizani has worked at some of Los Angeles’ most prestigious hospitals. …

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Physician Spotlight 9: Dr. Mark Hrymoc

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Physician Spotlight In today’s physician spotlight we highlight Mark Hrymoc, MD. Dr. Mark Hrymoc is board-certified in General Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry, and Addiction Medicine. He is an expert in the psychopharmacology of addiction and other mental health disorders.  Dr. Mark Hrymoc co-founded the Mental Health Center in 2011 with his wife and fellow doctor, Dr. Ellie Mizani.  About Dr. Mark Hrymoc  Dr. Mark Hrymoc completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania before pursuing an MD degree at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Next, he completed his psychiatric residency training at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and also trained at UCLA Medical Center and the West Los Angeles Veterans Administration Hospital. Dr. Hrymoc has worked in a variety of treatment settings, from non-profit community mental health clinics to federally-sponsored multi-site medication development studies. Dr. Mark Hrymoc currently holds an appointment as Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UCLA, where he supervises …

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Workplace Stress, Burnout, and the Stress Cycle: 9 Things You Can Do for Your Mental Health

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By Ashley Barnes, M.S. Stressors and Stress Stressors are what activate the stress response in the body and stress is the neurological and physiological shift that happens when you encounter one of these stressors. For so many of us, work-related stressors activate our stress response. Whether it’s searching for a job in our current economic conditions, experiencing burnout from working long hours without adequate rest, or working a high pressure job, work stress can permeate our daily lives – in and outside of work. Emily Nagoski PhD’s book, “Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle,” describes stress as “an evolutionarily adaptive response that helps us cope with things like, say, being chased by a lion or charged by a hippo. When your brain notices the lion (or hippo), it activates a generic ‘stress response,’ a cascade of neurological and hormonal activity that initiates physiological changes to help you survive…this …

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Physician Spotlight 8: Dr. Adnan Majid

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Physician Spotlight  In today’s physician spotlight we highlight Adnan Majid, MD, PhD. Dr. Adnan Majid is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He specializes in general psychiatry and mood disorders. About Dr. Adnan Majid Dr. Adnan Majid is a psychiatrist dedicated to providing ketamine therapy evaluations, depression and anxiety treatment, and holistic patient-centered care combining advanced training in psychopharmacology and personalized therapy. Warm and empathetic, he seeks to partner with patients to feel empowered in their own treatment and supported in all aspects of their well-being. Ketamine Therapy Evaluations are available under the MHC Ketamine Therapy Center. Ketamine therapy can help people suffering from severe depression. Dr. Majid is available for ketamine therapy evaluations which is the first step in being prescribed ketamine therapy as a treatment option. Schedule a ketamine therapy evaluation with Dr. Majid today by clicking here. Dr. Majid completed his undergraduate studies …

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Failure to Launch and Depression

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By Ashley Barnes, M.S. What is “Failure to Launch”? Yes, Failure to Launch is a 2006 Romantic Comedy starring Matthew McConaughey. It is also a growing phenomenon of young adults struggling to make the transition to adulthood. In many Western countries, young adults are expected to “leave the nest” and become independent from their family of origin. In Japan, hikikomori describes how some people withdraw from society and isolate, often starting in their 20s. This growing phenomenon spans across many cultures and many people wonder what contributes to this occurrence.  According to Scientific American, “the defining feature of failure to launch is foot dragging, delaying, stalling, or flat-out refusal to participate in life…in 2014, over seven million American men ages 25-54 were neither working nor looking for work, up 25% from 10 years prior” (2019).  How to recognize “Failure to Launch.” The following are some signs that someone may be …

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