This pic was taken on the day of my engagement, back in January 2003. The little mischievous imp sitting next to me in this picture is my niece by marriage, Trisha. As soon as we were introduced that day, we fell in love with each other. 💖 Barely 3 years old, she made her affection […]
Bipolar disorder. The scary “boogeyman” of psychiatric illnesses along with schizophrenia and autism. Boogeyman, because, these diagnoses are made using a superficial symptomatic approach, without proper understanding of the underlying root causes. In mainstream psychiatry, all that is offered as treatment is psycho-pharmaceuticals – a slew of them – from mood stabilizers to anti-psychotics to […]
Look your loveliest, most radiant self on your BIG day! You are getting married in 2021 or beyond?! Yay! Our congratulations and warm wishes to you and your soulmate.
I am a psychiatrist who only takes cash only payments. This article by a fellow physician really resonated with me. I fully agree with his reasons and would like to add an additional reason for why I do not take insurance:
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an unrecognized, under-diagnosed and untreated root cause of many psychiatric presentations – from psychosis, to anxiety, to depression, to behavioral problems in developmentally disabled adults and children.
Integrative and Holistic Approaches to Mental Wellness I was recently invited to present on the topic of Integrative Mental Health for WPPNT (WI Public Psychiatry Network Teleconference – a division of the Department of Health Services).
Have you gained a lot of weight after the holidays? We have a solution! Lose weight and restore your natural state of health. Happy New Year! So, the holidays are officially over… The Christmas tree and decorations are all in their boxes – maybe some lights are still outside – a good idea to cheer […]
Guess what?! I’ve been named one of the Notable Heroes in Health Care by the BizTimes. Thank you for this tremendous honor.
For this month, I decided to write about Schizophrenia – a complex illness that has baffled many great minds throughout history of medicine and psychiatry.
As the days grow colder, I love to make this mushroom soup. It’s warm, savory and absolutely delicious. It’s great served alone or with rice. Enjoy!
Dr. Aruna Tummala is a holistic & integrative psychiatrist who uses evidence based interventions to help you achieve mental wellness.
