Do Your Memories Harm You?
Many of us have a great dependence on the passage of time. Our phones are filled with photos of the past. These visual reminders of a moment in time become our memories. Perception of a memory can change over time. It can be grand or traumatic. A memory plays out forward, backward, fast, slow, bright or dim. Memories […]
Get To Know Contemporary Care
Contemporary Care Centers is a prestigious full service psychiatric practice, led by world renowned, Clinical Director, Tarique Perera MD, providing the highest quality of care to our patients. We offer contemporary mental health solutions for a broad spectrum of life challenges. We make our services available to all in need because we accept all major insurance including Medicare. […]
Symptoms Of A Panic Attack
There is a scale that measures the severity of a panic attack. A panic attack can feel like a sudden rush of fear or discomfort accompanied by at least 4 other symptoms. The attack will peak within 10 minutes. The associated other symptoms are rapid pounding heartbeat, chest pain or discomfort, chills or hot flushes, […]
Breaking Through Work-Related Stress
Even as we are coming out of the restrictions and mandates, many folks are experiencing burnout or work-related stress. But what if this could be turned into a life-empowering breakthroughs. There is a choice here to be made. Work-related stress can affect our physical and emotional self. There is a loss of interest in work. Productivity […]
You Deserve The Best Mental Health
You Deserve The Best Mental Health Valentine’s Day has passed. Millions of dollars are spent on cards, flowers, chocolate, gifts and all forms of saying “I love you”. It is wonderful to love. To show care, concern, tenderness, interest are all manifestations of love. But do you love yourself with the same care and concern? And […]
Treatment For Trauma & PTSD
EMDR is an acronym for Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing. EMDR Therapy is an evidence based approach to treating trauma and PTSD. If you are struggling from the effects of trauma, depression, grief, anxiety, substance abuse or co-occurring disorders, EMDR might be an effective therapy. Ketamine therapy is another treatment that is effective for trauma and PTSD. […]
depression, trauma, anxiety,
Are you being robbed of the life you should have? Has depression, trauma, anxiety, and uncontrollable phobias taken away the joy of life you want? Each minute that passes is one less we have in our lives. We can only spend time and never hold onto it. The time is now. Each moment of each […]
Strategies For Positive Mental Health
Strategies For Positive Mental Health When feeling down or just plain sad give yourself a boost by taking a brisk walk and breathe in some fresh air. Let your lungs fill with air to cleanse your thoughts and body. Put a smile on your face. Even when smiling seems the last thing you want to […]
Mental Stability In A Changing World
Mental Stability In A Changing World Everything changes, everywhere, in all fields, at top speed, at the same time. The wheels of history are turning faster and faster. In thirty years from now, what we believe and hold true may have totally different explanations. The question of creating a space of peace and stability becomes […]
The Movie ‘Groundhog Day’ Learnings
Most of us have seen the really funny movie with Bill Murray – Groundhogs Day. In the movie, the day keeps repeating itself over and over until he finally understands. When behavior is constantly repeating harmful or negative patterns, the outcome will always be the same. Yet, if you continue to do what you’ve always have […]
