REACH Psychiatry

REACH Psychiatry ReACH psychiatry is a unique psychiatric and wellness clinic for children, adolescents and adults. W

We conduct personalized clinical assessments and formulate a treatment plan that includes holistic practices like yoga and meditation with psychiatric care. Our team at ReACH will help you reach your potential and happiness in the least intrusive way. Through a combination of medications, therapy, support and care, we help you recover and lead meaningful lives.

Protective Factors Against Su***de When we talk about su***de prevention, the focus is often on warning signs and risks....
20/09/2025

Protective Factors Against Su***de

When we talk about su***de prevention, the focus is often on warning signs and risks. But it’s equally important to understand what protects people , the buffers that help reduce vulnerability and strengthen resilience.

•Strong social connections provide belonging and reduce isolation.
•Access to professional care makes early intervention possible.
•Healthy coping strategies help manage stress before it overwhelms.
•A sense of purpose or meaning gives people a reason to hold on, even through pain.

Su***de prevention isn’t only about reducing risk , it’s also about building these protective factors. Even small gestures of connection and support can make a life-changing difference.

Save this as a reminder, and share it to keep this conversation alive

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If suicidal thoughts feel overwhelming, remember: you don’t have to face this moment alone.These aren’t solutions, just ...
18/09/2025

If suicidal thoughts feel overwhelming, remember: you don’t have to face this moment alone.

These aren’t solutions, just anchors to help you through this moment until you get the support you deserve.

If you’re in immediate danger, please call your local emergency number or a crisis line right away.

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Talking about su***de can feel uncomfortable, but silence can make someone feel even more isolated. The way we ask matte...
17/09/2025

Talking about su***de can feel uncomfortable, but silence can make someone feel even more isolated. The way we ask matters.

Instead of questions that sound harsh or frightening, gentle language can make it easier for someone to open up:

“Have you been feeling like you don’t want to be here lately?”
“Has life been feeling too heavy for you?”

You don’t need to have the perfect words. What matters most is showing up, listening without judgment, and reminding someone they don’t have to go through it alone.

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Suicidal thoughts don’t always look like crying or sadness. Sometimes they hide in sudden calmness, quiet goodbyes, or r...
16/09/2025

Suicidal thoughts don’t always look like crying or sadness. Sometimes they hide in sudden calmness, quiet goodbyes, or reckless risks.

If you notice these changes in someone, don’t stay silent. Ask, listen, and guide them to support. You won’t “put the idea in their head”, you might save a life.

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When someone you care about is struggling with an eating disorder, knowing how to help can feel overwhelming. Support is...
13/09/2025

When someone you care about is struggling with an eating disorder, knowing how to help can feel overwhelming. Support isn’t about “fixing” the problem, it’s about creating a safe, steady presence that reduces shame and isolation.

Instead of giving advice or focusing on food, try asking them how they’d like to be supported.

Focus on emotions, stress, and their experience, not on body, weight, or eating habits.

Respect their privacy, but gently remind them they don’t have to go through it alone.

Offer encouragement for small steps, rather than expecting big changes all at once.

Healing is a gradual process, and your patience, consistency, and compassion can make a quiet struggle feel lighter.

Bulimia Nervosa is often misunderstood as “just bingeing and purging,” but the reality goes far deeper. It is marked by ...
12/09/2025

Bulimia Nervosa is often misunderstood as “just bingeing and purging,” but the reality goes far deeper. It is marked by cycles of eating followed by behaviors to prevent weight gain, but beneath that are powerful emotions of guilt, secrecy, and shame.
Many people living with Bulimia appear “high-functioning” , maintaining school, work, or social life while privately struggling with overwhelming anxiety around control, body image, and self-worth. This makes it difficult for others to recognize, and for individuals to seek support.

The important reminder: recovery is possible. With therapy, medical care, and supportive environments, individuals can learn healthier ways to cope and rebuild their relationship with food and themselves.

💙 If you or someone you know is struggling, know that you don’t have to go through it alone. Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Anorexia Nervosa goes far beyond food and appearance. It’s about fear, control, and overwhelming anxiety that quietly sh...
11/09/2025

Anorexia Nervosa goes far beyond food and appearance. It’s about fear, control, and overwhelming anxiety that quietly shape daily life.

If you or someone you know relates to this, know that recovery is possible with therapy, support, and patience. You don’t have to go through it alone.

Many people think eating disorders are only about food, but often they are the body’s way of coping with overwhelm.Somet...
10/09/2025

Many people think eating disorders are only about food, but often they are the body’s way of coping with overwhelm.

Sometimes, the nervous system goes into overdrive, everything feels too much, and turning to food, exercise, or rituals can feel like the only way to release the pressure. Other times, it shuts down, appetite fades, meals are skipped, and it’s as if feeling nothing feels safer than feeling too much.

Understanding where you are in your window of tolerance can shift how you see your behaviors. Instead of blaming yourself, you begin to see them as signals, ways your body has tried to protect you.

Recovery isn’t about “fixing” yourself. It’s about gently widening that window so your system feels safe without needing the eating disorder to cope.

When do you notice yourself shutting down, and when do you feel like you’re on overdrive?

Eating disorders are NOT what most people think. They’re not a ‘diet,’ a ‘phase,’ or something you can ‘just stop.’ They...
09/09/2025

Eating disorders are NOT what most people think. They’re not a ‘diet,’ a ‘phase,’ or something you can ‘just stop.’ They’re serious mental health conditions with one of the highest mortality rates of any mental illness.

The problem? Myths and stigma stop people from getting help. That’s why we’re busting the biggest misconceptions about eating disorders, so you can know the truth, support those who need it, and spread awareness that saves lives.

The Hidden Side of High-Functioning Mental HealthMental health challenges don’t always look like what we expect.Depressi...
06/09/2025

The Hidden Side of High-Functioning Mental Health
Mental health challenges don’t always look like what we expect.
Depression can exist behind a smile, PTSD behind composure, OCD behind productivity, and eating disorders behind what seems like “discipline.”
High-functioning versions of these struggles remind us that outward success doesn’t cancel out inner battles. Many people continue to show up for work, relationships, and responsibilities , all while quietly managing symptoms that remain unseen.
💙 You don’t need to fall apart to deserve support.
Healing is not reserved for crises , it’s for anyone, at any stage.
Let’s normalize reaching out, checking in, and recognizing that what we see is not always the full story.

High-Functioning PTSD isn’t always visible.On the outside: calm, capable, successful.On the inside: constant alertness, ...
05/09/2025

High-Functioning PTSD isn’t always visible.
On the outside: calm, capable, successful.
On the inside: constant alertness, restless nights, a body still bracing for danger.

It’s not about being “over it.” Trauma can live in the nervous system long after the event.
Healing doesn’t mean pretending, it means learning to feel safe again.

Let’s remember: appearances rarely tell the whole story.

High-Functioning Eating Disorders often go unnoticed because they hide under the mask of wellness and fitness.It’s not j...
04/09/2025

High-Functioning Eating Disorders often go unnoticed because they hide under the mask of wellness and fitness.
It’s not just about food. It’s about control, perfectionism, and fear of judgment.

If you relate, know this: You’re not alone. Recovery is possible, and asking for help doesn’t make you weak, it makes you brave.

Share this post to help break the stigma around eating disorders.
Do you think these struggles often go unnoticed? Comment below.

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