A marriage, family, and child therapist Irvine, California, for 20 years, Dr. Jorge Galindo is in practice with his wife, Dr. Miriam Galindo. Dr. Jorge Galindo is experienced in treating patients with bipolar disorder.
For years, mental health researchers have observed that people with bipolar and other disorders have sleep patterns that break the body’s natural circadian rhythms. The disruptive effects of indoor artificial light on sleep are well documented, but relatively few investigators have considered the impact of outdoor artificial lighting. Sponsored by the National Institute of Mental Health, a new study concludes that teens living in areas with high levels of this kind of light go to bed later and have more mood disorders than their counterparts in neighborhoods that are less well illuminated. A sample of over 10,000 teens reported that those in highly-lit areas went to sleep 29 minutes later than their peers in low-light areas and got 11 minutes less sleep. Moreover, the “brighter” group was more likely to meet the criteria for bipolar disorder or phobias. It was also discovered that people in minority, immigrant, and low-income families received more outdoor artificial light, had less sleep, and were therefore more likely to be stressed. Further research into other factors, such as the brightness and wavelength of nocturnal artificial lighting, could suggest possible interventions.
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Experienced therapist Dr. Jorge Galindo provides counseling to couples, families, and adolescents at a private practice in Irvine, California. Additionally, Dr. Jorge Galindo stands out as a former administrative clinician with the Health and Human Services Group, where he provided mental health assessment, case management, and related services to law enforcement officers. Statistics suggest that as many as 19 percent of police officers on active duty have diagnosable posttraumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. Thousands of these individuals become so overwhelmed by symptoms such as fear, anxiety, depression, and anger that they contemplate suicide. In fact, according to the chair of police suicide prevention group Badge of Life, suicide takes more police lives than automobile accidents and gunshots combined. Many police officers develop PTSD as a result of exposure to a single traumatic event, such as a mass shooting or a hostage situation, but many more develop the condition over time. Daily exposure to injury, death, and violence can begin to take a toll on the officer, until the distress is so intense that it affects his or her work and family life. Unfortunately, many police officers struggle with the conditioned response to hide their feelings and press on with their work. The culture of toughness in the force leads to embarrassment at the thought of seeking help. Fortunately, some police departments and support organizations are beginning to develop programs targeted at reducing the stigma and encouraging officers to get the help that may save their lives. |
AuthorLicensed as a marriage and family therapist, Dr. Jorge Galindo maintains an Irvine, California-based private practice in partnership with his wife, Miriam Galindo, Psy.D. Archives
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