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World Peace Starts Within: A Clinician’s Perspective By Latonya Woods, APRN, PMHNP

Author: LakeAreaPsychiatry Posted: September 28, 2025

When people talk about “world peace,” it can sound like a dream — distant, unreacha...

Suicide Awareness Month: We’re Not Alone in This

Author: BCarson Posted: September 20, 2025

Trigger warning: This post discusses suicide and suicidal thoughts. If you are in crisis or feeling unsafe right ...

PTSD Awareness: Healing Isn’t Linear—But It Is Possible

Author: BCarson Posted: June 22, 2025

June is PTSD Awareness ...

When Celebrations Feel Stressful: Coping with Family Events Like Weddings

Author: BCarson Posted: June 11, 2025

Weddings are often called the happiest day of a couple’s life—but for many people, the months...

World Health Day 2025: Prioritizing Perinatal and Postpartum Mental Health

Author: BCarson Posted: April 3, 2025

World Health Day 2025: Prioritizing Perinatal and Postpartum Mental Health
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Celebrating the International Day of Happiness: Prioritizing Mental Well-being

Author: BCarson Posted: March 15, 2025

Every year on March 20th, the world comes together to recognize the&nbs...

National Social Work Month: Recognizing Mental Health Professionals By Allyson Warshaw, LCSW, BACS

Author: LakeAreaPsychiatry Posted: March 15, 2025

In March, we celebrate the profession of social work and all who are called to serve. Social workers wear many di...

Welcome to the Lake Area Psychiatry Blog: Your Resource for Mental Wellness

Author: BCarson Posted: March 2, 2025