Refresh Psychiatry and Therapy

04/03/2026

Friday Feels

04/03/2026

Mania triggers often follow patterns — lost sleep, stress, seasonal changes, and sudden energy shifts. Learn how to recognize common triggers and practical steps to protect yourself or a loved one living with bipolar disorder. Read the full guide: https://wix.to/1VN5roo

If you or someone you love lives with bipolar disorder, you already know that manic episodes do not arrive at random. There are patterns — signals that something is shifting. A night of lost sleep. A sudden surge of energy after a stressful week. A seasonal change that feels like it flipped a swit...

04/02/2026

As a psychiatrist, Dr. Justin Nepa explores the hidden mental health risks behind the growing obsession with “looksmaxxing.” This thoughtful 4-minute read unpacks how body-focused anxiety, community pressures, and risky cosmetic choices can affect young men’s wellbeing — and what clinicians and loved ones can do to help. Read more: https://wix.to/4T5HXTt

A psychiatrist explains how looksmaxxing harms mental health — from body dysmorphia to SARMs abuse. Learn healthy alternatives and when to seek help.

04/01/2026

Wellness Wednesday

04/01/2026

Feeling trapped by a “no-pets” lease? Your Emotional Support Animal might be protected — and your landlord may not know the full rules. Read our breakdown of 5 essential truths about ESA housing, legal rights, and how to protect your home and mental health. https://wix.to/Oimw2cv

The Hidden Rules of ESA HousingFinding a safe, affordable place to live is stressful enough without the added fear of being forced to choose between your home and the animal that supports your mental health. For many, a "no-pets" clause in a lease feels like an insurmountable barrier. However, under...

03/31/2026

April is a month to pause, reflect, and take action for mental health. In this essential guide, we outline the key awareness efforts happening in April — from Stress Awareness and National Counseling Awareness to Alcohol Awareness, Sexual Assault Awareness, and Autism Acceptance. Learn practical steps to get help, support loved ones, and care for your own mental wellbeing. Read more: https://wix.to/BulSVNB

April is packed with mental health awareness events — Stress Awareness Month, Alcohol Awareness, Counseling Month, and more. Here's what each one means and how we can help.

03/31/2026

Why is content on TikTok so powerful—and problematic? Our latest blog dives into how algorithm-driven “relatable” videos can both validate and mislead viewers, spreading oversimplified or inaccurate ideas about ADHD. Read the full piece by Justin Nepa, DO: https://wix.to/aGeytAW

The "Relatable" Rabbit HoleYou're scrolling through your "For You" page when a video stops you cold. A creator describes a specific habit—perhaps a chronic feeling of being "stuck" or a tendency to people-please—and labels it a "hidden" sign of ADHD. In that moment, the algorithm hits home: you ...

03/30/2026

Monday Motivation

03/30/2026

Therapist vs Psychiatrist — which one do you need? 🧠

Our new blog breaks down the differences, when medication may be necessary, and how therapists and psychiatrists can work together to support your mental health. A quick 5-minute read that could help you get the right care sooner.

Read more: https://wix.to/2x4eNyE

What's the difference between a therapist and a psychiatrist? Learn which mental health provider is right for your needs, when you might need both, and how to get started with care today.

03/27/2026

Happy Friday!

03/27/2026

Did you know the largest-ever review of cannabis for mental health (54 clinical trials, 45 years) found NO evidence it helps anxiety, depression, or PTSD? Yet millions use it for exactly those reasons.

Our latest blog breaks down what the Lancet Psychiatry study actually found — and what treatments are proven to work. Read it here:

03/26/2026

What if your psychiatrist could prescribe an app the same way they prescribe medication — backed by clinical trials, FDA-cleared, and covered by insurance? Prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs) are making that real. Dive into how PDTs work, when they’re used, and what it means for mental health care. Learn more: https://youtu.be/N-0qSomqSHQ?si=z-_bVeMKGxvkn5wo

Your psychiatrist can now prescribe apps — FDA-cleared software treatments called prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs). In this article we break down how...