Grief affects the whole person, and it rarely follows a straight line as previously theorized in the 1960s. You may move between moments of calm and waves of sadness or frustration, or revisit emotions you thought had settled. Modern grief research shows that this ebb and flow is common—and that some people experience more persistent, impairing symptoms known as Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD), a newer diagnosis that was more recently added to the DSM-V-TR.

As TrumpRx takes shape, many people are trying to understand what the program really covers and how it may affect medication access. This article walks through what we know so far, including early manufacturer agreements, the policy tools behind the initiative, and how concepts like Most-Favored-Nation pricing fit into the larger effort.

Life with cancer or ongoing medical conditions can feel like you’re moving through constant uncertainty. Appointments, procedures, test results, and physical symptoms can take a toll on both the body and mind. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Skye Hayashi walks through several approaches to bring you back to find calm, clarity, and connection.

Stimulants are a good fit for some people with ADHD, but not for everyone for a variety of reasons. This guide walks through the lesser-known non-stimulant medications and how they support focus, mood, and emotional regulation in everyday life.

Learn how to manage impulsive behavior in adults. Understand links between impulsivity, ADHD, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and trauma, plus effective treatment options.

Many of our patients come to us after their first panic attack—often straight from the ER, convinced they were having a heart attack. If you’ve ever felt your chest tighten and your heart race out of nowhere, this guide explains why panic can feel so physical, and what to do next.

We’re honored to share this post by La Lune’s Skye Hayashi, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner in Oregon who specializes in supporting individuals navigating the emotional and physical transitions of cancer survivorship. In this reflection, she explores what it means to rebuild life after remission — finding meaning, balance, and self-compassion along the way.

Burnout isn’t just emotional — it’s biological. Chronic stress and boundary violations can affect both the mind and body, disrupting brain chemistry and mimicking anxiety or depression. This post explores how overwork, perfectionism, and toxic environments contribute to burnout — and how recovery begins by restoring balance through boundaries, rest, and self-compassion.

This post explores how ADHD reflects unique ways of thinking, feeling, and engaging with the world. From hyperfocus and creativity to curiosity and resilience, it reframes ADHD as both a challenge and a strength. Learn how individualized treatment, therapy, and coaching can help you work with your brain — not against it — to build clarity, balance, and confidence.

Learn how to stay connected and informed without burnout. Discover how unchecked media exposure can affect anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions — and what healthy boundaries look like.

SSRIs aren’t just antidepressants—they treat anxiety, PTSD, and more. Learn how personalized psychiatry and full evaluations ensure safe, effective care.

Relationship anxiety or Relationship OCD?

It’s normal to question love — but when doubts become intrusive and relentless, it may be ROCD. Explore how to tell the difference and recognize obsessive thought patterns. Discover how treatment can help you find clarity and peace.

Sleep is often the first thing to go when stress, anxiety, or mood changes enter our lives. Whether you’re lying in bed unable to fall asleep, waking in the middle of the night, or having vivid dreams and nightmares—poor sleep can deeply affect both your mental and physical health.

In this post, Chris opens up about how his research on mindfulness and exercise, after Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) treatment for depressed mood, shaped his practice. His philosophy is refreshingly practical: you don't need to overhaul your entire life to feel better.

Join La Lune Integrative Psychiatry as we explore what you actually need to know about healthy communication in relationships, and how to use nonviolent communication as a conflict resolution tool, to successfully express your needs and maintain intimacy in your relationships.

What does it mean to be emotionally dysregulated? Discover the answer plus emotion regulation tips in this article, including treatment for emotional dysregulation. Appointments available in Arizona, Colorado, Oregon & Washington. 

For those that wonder, what does OCD actually look like? We'll review the many presentations of OCD, with special attention to intrusive thoughts and the emotional response they evoke, as well as OCD treatment options available at La Lune Integrative Psychiatry.

Recently diagnosed with ADHD? Here are tips to manage ADHD with or without medication. These tips include improving sleep, nutrition, exercise, and emotional regulation.