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Integrative Center for Wellness • Dr. Samoon Ahmad

Bipolar Disorder: A Diagnostic Chameleon

by Samoon Ahmad • August 14, 2019

As seen in Psychology Today. Bipolar disorder is a relatively common affliction that affects as many as 2.6 percent of the U.S. population, if not more. It is also within the top 20 leading causes of disability globally and has a higher rate of hospitalization, suicide attempts, and completed suicides than major depressive disorder. Despite […]


Mental Health and Dementia: New Findings Promote Lifestyle Modifications

by Samoon Ahmad • July 24, 2019

As seen in Psychology Today. Dementia is, unfortunately, a very common phenomenon among the elderly. As of 2017, there were as many as 44 million individuals worldwide living with dementia. In the United States, as many as one in three seniors has some form of dementia when they pass away. More than just being a mental health issue, […]


Meditation and Mental Health: Does the Science Support the Hype

by Samoon Ahmad • July 17, 2019

As seen in Psychology Today. For just about all of us, the mind is in a constant state of activity. We find ourselves overrun with ideas, emotions, and memories that can make it difficult to find and maintain clarity. This can leave us feeling stressed out, lacking in focus, and needing to catch our breath. […]