Dr. Dr. Raheel Chaudhry

Conflict — or disagreement — is a part of life. We know facing conflict can be scary. But if you avoid conflict, you may feel sad or frustrated. It can also stop you from being treated well or getting things you need. Check out tips below...

What are drugs? Drugs are chemical substances that can change how your body and mind work. They include prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs. What is drug use? Drug use, or misuse, includes:...

You may find yourself coping with the death of a friend, spouse, parent, child, or beloved pet. As you and the people around you grow older, loss will become more common.  Whether a death follows a long illness or is unexpected, you may experie...

Some people are afraid that taking a medication will change their personality, but most find that medication allows them to take charge of their lives. Medications for mental health conditions fall into the following major categories: Antipsy...

Mental health professionals use a variety of approaches to give people tools to deal with ingrained, troublesome patterns of behavior and to help them manage symptoms of mental illness. The therapist will work with you to design a treatment plan t...

Traumatic events—such as an accident, assault, military combat or natural disaster—can have lasting effects on a person’s mental health. While many people will have short term responses to life-threatening events, some will develop ...

What is stress? Stress is a feeling you get when faced with a challenge. In small doses, stress can be good for you because it makes you more alert and gives you a burst of energy. For instance, if you start to cross the street and see a car about t...