Dr. Allie Sharma

Try this 2-minute body scan exercise and tell me how you feel after.

A body scan is one of the simplest mind-body tools we have — and the research backs it up.

Two minutes is enough to start. Drop a comment and let me know what you notice.

If any of these signs resonated with you, take a moment today to celebrate your journey. You’re probably making more progress in therapy than you think.

Signed, a psychiatrist who’s rooting for you.

This condition is more common than you think—it affects about 1/3 of people with depression.

If you’ve been told your depression is “treatment-resistant,” or you’ve tried multiple medications without relief, I want you to know something: this is more common than most people realize, and there are options beyond what you may have been offered.

Drop a comment if you want to hear more about treatments like Spravato® or TMS. I’m here to answer your questions.

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Does it surprise you that that sleep, movement, social connection, and other lifestyle factors are as critical to mental health outcomes as clinical interventions?

As a psychiatrist, I see this play out constantly. Therapy and medication are essential tools, but they work best when we address the physical foundations of mental health.

This is exactly why I founded Being Health—a modern mental health clinic rooted in the principles of mind-body lifestyle psychiatry.

If you’re managing a mental health condition, you’re not failing if medication alone isn’t enough. Your brain needs nutritional support, quality sleep, and movement just as much as it needs therapeutic intervention.

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Want to level up your self care routine this year?

As a psychiatrist, here’s my take on a few popular self care activities.

My most important advice is to always trust your instinct and follow the practices that feel best to you.