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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
Cristi Bundukamara, Ed. D, PMHNP (aka, Dr. B.), founder and creator of the Mentally STRONG Method, discusses prolonged grieving disorder and her grief journey after losing two of her children to natural causes. After losing her son, Reggie, in 2016, Dr. B tried to work..
For many people, the term “multiple personality disorder” conjures up images of Hollywood movies and TV shows in which someone with the condition leads a secret life or commits crimes without being aware of it. But what is dissociative identity disorder (DID) really, and how..
You might be surprised to learn that over 70% of adults in the United States have experienced a traumatic event at least once in their lives. Unfortunately, many of these people go on to develop a trauma or stress-related disorder, such as post-traumatic stress disorder..
You may have heard of adjustment disorder, but what exactly is it? According to the DSM-5, adjustment disorder is “a disturbance in the ability to function in response to an identifiable stressor(s) occurring within 3 months of the onset of the stressor(s).” In other words,..
It’s no secret that children can be resilient. They often adapt quickly to change and roll with the punches better than adults. But that doesn’t mean they’re immune to developing mental health disorders. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, one in eight children..
PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, is a serious mental health condition that can occur after a person has been through a traumatic event. The event could be something like a natural disaster, a car accident, a terrorist attack, or any other type of violent or..
Cristi Bundukamara, Ed. D, PMHNP, founder and creator of the Mentally STRONG Method. The Mentally STRONG Method is based on cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which is a therapeutic method to help change a person’s patterns of thinking and allow them to make healthier choices. The Mentally..
Do you pull out your hair? Maybe your eyelashes or eyebrows? Or even pick at your skin and wonder what’s wrong with you or what is going on? Do you sometimes feel so anxious that you cannot seem to control yourself anymore? There’s actually a..
Do you think you or someone you know has a Hoarding Disorder? Recently, hoarding has become more well known because of some reality television series that shows the real-life struggles of people with Hoarding Disorders. We can actually see how this disorder can ruin one’s..
Although the DSM V clearly distinguishes bipolar I, bipolar II, and cyclothymia, clinically, they operate on more of a continuum. While a bipolar diagnosis does not necessarily mean a severe mental illness, bipolar I can be debilitating and cause disability in its most brutal form…
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