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Integrative Center for Wellness • Dr. Samoon Ahmad

Stigma of Mental Illness Prevents Some From Seeking Treatment

by Samoon Ahmad • June 6, 2018

Suicide leaves many questions unanswered. It is an incomprehensible act, in many cases with little to no warning, and it is insufferable for those closest to the victim.  Complicating the grieving for those left behind is the fact that the victim may not have sought treatment for their incapacitating despair. There are so many reasons […]


Sleep Disruptions Impact Emotional Well-being

by Samoon Ahmad • May 23, 2018

When one has difficulty sleeping, the waking world seems opaque. On top of feeling tired and fatigued, those who experience sleep disturbances can be irritable and have difficulty concentrating. When one has more severe cases of insomnia, one also faces a higher risk of developing heart disease, chronic pain, hypertension, and respiratory disorders. It can […]


Margot Kidder Whose Struggles with Bipolar Disorder Were Widely Publicized, Has Died

by Samoon Ahmad • May 16, 2018

The actress Margot Kidder passed away at the age of 69 over the weekend. She was found in her home in Livingston, Montana. Police are currently investigating her death, but no foul play is suspected. She had said that she was in bed with the flu during a telephone interview with Drew and Mike, two […]