EXPERT
Dr. Sohail Nibras
Psychiatrist
- Sugar Land, TX
- Saint Louis University
- Accepting new patients
Understanding Men’s Mental Health
One of the biggest challenges to men’s mental health is the social stigma and gender stereotypes that surround mental illness. Men are often taught to be stoic and unemotional,...
Warning Signs of Teen Suicide
Suicide is a complex and sensitive issue. It occurs when a young person intentionally takes their own life. Before attempting suicide, they might experience suicidal thoughts...
Feeling the Winter Slump? Rise Above Seasonal Affective Disorder and Embrace the Warmth of Well-Being
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that’s caused by a change in seasons, usually when fall arrives. Before fading in the sunnier...
Mental Health Benefits of Laughter
Reduces StressLaughter has been found to reduce cortisol levels, known as the stress hormone, and this positively impacts our mental health. In other words, laughter can help...
Setting Boundaries In A Relationship
Setting and maintaining boundaries is a crucial aspect of healthy relationships and personal well-being. Unfortunately, many of us struggle with this because of our family background,...
The Impact of Daylight Saving Time (DST) on Mental Health
Daylight Saving Time (DST) is the practice of setting the clocks forward by an hour during the summer months and then turning them back again in the fall. This is done to use...
Powerful Connection Between Sleep and Mental Health
While it's true that mental health disorders can make it harder to get a good night's sleep, the reverse is also true – poor sleep can contribute to the worsening of mental health...
Hot Weather and Mental Health: The Impact of Extreme Heat on The Mind
A heat wave is affecting parts of the United States, including the Southwest and Southeast, as well as parts of Europe. The heat not only affects us physically, but it can also...
How Does Stress Affect Our Body?
1. Cardiovascular System: When we're stressed, our heart pumps faster to get more oxygen to our muscles. It's like our body is getting ready for action, but this can come at...
Distinction Between Anxiety & Fear
What's the Difference Between Anxiety and Fear? Anxiety and fear are two emotions that are often used interchangeably. However, they are distinct in many ways. While anxiety is...
The Connection Between Chronic Illness and Depression
Understanding Chronic IllnessChronic illness refers to a long-term medical condition that persists over an extended period of time, usually more than three months. Chronic illness...
Here are Eight Habits That Can Help You Live a Healthier and Longer Life
Middle-aged people can significantly increase their lifespan by adopting eight specific habits. A recent study shows that those who follow these habits can expect to live up to...
Importance of Physical Activity for Mental Health
Physical activity has amazing effects on our brains. When we exercise, our hearts pump more blood, delivering more oxygen and nutrients to our brains, which results in better...
Boost Your Mental Health by Limiting Social Media Use
The Impact of Social Media on Mental HealthSocial media is a mixed blessing in our society today. On the one hand, it helps us stay connected with friends, share videos, and stay...
"Understanding Trauma: Exploring the Complexities of Trauma"
What is trauma? Trauma is an emotional reaction to a terrible event such as an accident, rape, or natural disaster. This means that trauma is a distressing or disturbing experience...
Understanding Prolonged Grief Disorder
When feelings of sadness, rage, and grief interfere with your life and last for months or years after losing a loved one, you may be dealing with prolonged grief disorder. A normal...
"Unlocking the Key to Inner Peace: By Mastering the Paths of Stress Management"
What is stress management? Managing stress is all about keeping up your overall well-being, and it's not always easy! It means using various techniques and strategies to deal with...
"Did you know that the food you eat can have a significant impact on your psychological health, particularly when it comes to depression?"
Millions of people around the world are affected by depression, a serious psychological health condition that can have a profound impact on their lives. Its symptoms include persistent...
Medications in Psychiatry
What is psychiatric medication? Mental health conditions can be managed with the help of psychiatric medication. Psychiatrists or other mental health professionals prescribe these...
Sleep and Mental Health
I cannot emphasize enough on how important is sleep. As a psychiatrist, I see sleep as common denominator to many psychiatric disorders. I would strongly recommend you to regulate...
