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Bulimia Nervosa: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Bulimia Nervosa is a severe and complex mental health disorder affecting millions worldwide. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner with over 20 years of clinical experience, I have seen firsthand the devastating impact of bulimia nervosa on individuals and their families. In this series called “Demystifying..

Demystifying the DSM: Binge Eating Disorder

Are you familiar with the term “Binge Eating Disorder”? It’s a condition that affects millions of people around the world. Despite its prevalence, there is still a lot of confusion surrounding this disorder, which is why it’s important to demystify the DSM, the diagnostic manual..

Special Episode of COSILoveYou

Learn about the importance of mental health in the home with Dr. B on this special episode of COSILoveYou. Mental Health In The Home Monday, May 1, 2023 “In this episode, we continue our focus on mental health, turning our attention to how it shows..

Dysthymia or Persistent Depressive Disorder

Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed., PMHNP (aka, Dr. B.), founder and creator of the Mentally STRONG Method, continues her series, “Demystifying the DSM,” with an explanation of dysthymia or persistent depressive disorder. What is Dysthymia or Persistent Depressive Disorder? It is not common to see patients..

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

PMDD, or premenstrual dysphoric disorder, is a real disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-V). Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed., PMHNP (aka, Dr. B.), founder and creator of the Mentally STRONG Method, explains this disorder, related disorders that it may..

Are Your Thoughts Limiting Your Potential?

Cristi Bundukamara, Ed. D, PMHNP (aka, Dr. B.), founder and creator of the Mentally STRONG Method, discusses the effects of our thoughts on our potential and how we can become mentally stronger.  The Effects of Negative Thinking Our thoughts – what we think daily and..

Making Time for Your Mental Health

Cristi Bundukamara, Ed. D, PMHNP (aka, Dr. B.), founder and creator of the Mentally STRONG Method, has over 20 years of clinical experience and has learned from her professional and personal experiences the importance of making time for mental health. Mental Health is for Everyone..