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Ryan Sheridan, NP

What is a Nutritional Psychiatrist or Nurse Practitioner?

Have you ever heard of a nutritional psychiatrist – or psychiatric nurse practitioner?

What Supplements Are Good for ADHD and Focus? A Nutritional Psychiatry Deep Dive

Ryan Sheridan, NP

Pharmacology

What Supplements Are Good for ADHD and Focus? A Nutritional Psychiatry Deep Dive

There are a bunch of supplements that can be used to help improve symptoms of ADHD and focus in general.

Ryan Sheridan, NP

Dopamine and ADHD: A Closer Look

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that is involved in the brain's reward system. It plays a crucial role in motivation, attention, and focus.

Ryan Sheridan, NP

How Can Nutrition Impact ADHD? A Holistic Guide

Nutrition and ADHD are closely related. ADHD can be holistically treated with sound nutritional counseling.

Ryan Sheridan, NP

ADHD In Women: Holistic Considerations for Women with ADHD

ADHD affects women in several ways - often differently than men. All the more reason to use a holistic approach for ADHD.

Ryan Sheridan, NP

What Is The Most Effective Treatment for ADHD? (Hint: There Isn't Just One)

As an integrative psychiatric nurse practitioner, I believe that a holistic approach to treatment is the most effective for ADHD

Ryan Sheridan, NP

Holistically Approaching Weight Loss for Long-Term Success

Note: “Weight loss” can be a tricky subject. The quest for improving health through losing weight can quickly become a struggle,...

Ryan Sheridan, NP

Understanding Side Effects for Depression Medications

Key Takeaways: Depression medications can be useful tools in the treatment of depression, anxiety, OCD, and more. Medications for...

Ryan Sheridan, NP

Is Depression Treatment Effective?

Is Depression Treatment Effective? The answer depends on the treatments selected in the context of each individual.

Procrastination and ADHD: A Troublesome Duo

Ryan Sheridan, NP

Psychotherapy

Procrastination and ADHD: A Troublesome Duo

Procrastination is not just laziness! ADHD and procrastination can create a vicious cycle that can be hard to break.

Understanding Burnout from An Integrative Perspective

Ryan Sheridan, NP

Psychotherapy

Understanding Burnout from An Integrative Perspective

Burnout is a growing problem that affects millions of people worldwide.

Ryan Sheridan, NP

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: An Integrative Approach Managing the Condition

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a complex, long-term condition characterized by severe fatigue and a range of other symptoms.

Ryan Sheridan, NP

Targeting Inflammation with Integrative Psychiatry: A Holistic Approach to Mental Health

The link between our mental health and physical health is well-established. A good example of this is when we are sick with something...

Ryan Sheridan, NP

Using Integrative Psychiatry to Treat ADHD Holistically

Integrative psychiatry is an effective holistic approach for those with ADHD, regardless of age.

Ryan Sheridan, NP

What is Integrative Psychiatry: A Guide to Holistic Treatments

Before we talk about integrative psychiatry, let’s zoom out just a bit to define integrative medicine as a whole. Integrative medicine is...

Ryan Sheridan, NP

How Low-Dose Lithium Can Improve Mood and Mental Health