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We are deeply saddened by the tragic events that occurred at Brown University.

As a practice rooted on Thayer Street, this is not just a neighboring campus — it is part of our everyday community.

Our clients, colleagues, friends, and families are deeply connected to Brown and the East Side, and we share in the grief, shock, and concern felt across Providence.

We stand with the Brown University community and all those impacted by this event.

In moments like these, emotional support and care are more important than ever.

We are currently offering urgent appointments and have extended availability to support individuals and families who may be struggling in the wake of this event.

Lack of sleep disrupts several physiological and psychological processes.

Here’s what the science says:

-Emotion regulation is impaired. After poor sleep you are less able to prevent negative thoughts or regulate stress responses.

-Cognitive performance suffers. Lack of sleep reduces attention, decision-making, problem-solving and can even result in microsleeps, which are brief involuntary lapses of consciousness.

-Areas of the brain involved in mood and emotional resilience show altered activity. One review found that even partial sleep deprivation affects mood more than cognitive or motor functions.

Learn more, here: https://pvdpsych.com/poor-sleep-will-affect-your-mental-health/

If you find you are constantly struggling with sleep and it’s impacting your mood or day to day functioning, please consider reaching out to a clinician who can help examine the causes and offer tailored support. Prioritizing sleep in a busy life is often one of the wisest investments you can make in your mental health.

*All conversations with our team are strictly confidential.

Struggling with focus, attention, or organization?

At PVD Psych, we take a comprehensive and thoughtful approach to understanding ADHD in children, teens, and adults.

We offer full neuropsychological evaluations as well as more targeted assessments, depending on your needs. Comprehensive testing is completed in person, with select components available online from home for your convenience.

AI might offer a script, but it won’t challenge you when you need to be challenged. It won’t gently redirect you when you’re going in circles. It won’t sit with you in uncomfortable silence until the truth shows up. That’s human work.

Postpartum changes don’t affect just moms. Dads can experience emotional strain, isolation, and even postpartum depression after a baby arrives.