Aristotle On The Roots Of ‘Madness’
It’s an idea from the ancients. The philosopher Aristotle famously opined that genius and madness go hand in hand. Psychiatric studies have to some degree supported the adage. Studies of […]
Adult ADHD Psychiatrist NYC
It’s an idea from the ancients. The philosopher Aristotle famously opined that genius and madness go hand in hand. Psychiatric studies have to some degree supported the adage. Studies of […]
A very interesting study on infant behavior and development by Sabrina S. Chiarella and Diane Poulin-Dubois, at ScienceDirect.com: The current study examined how 18-month-old infants react to a “stoic” person, that […]
This NY Times Magazine article by Malia Wollan has nothing whatsoever to do with therapy, psychiatry, adult ADHD, addiction etc. (you get the picture), but it was fun to read and […]
Almost everyone experiences at least brief periods of sadness, feeling “down”, or being energetic and upbeat at various points in his/her lifetime. That’s just part of being human. However, there’s […]
The skills of the family therapist thus include the ability to influence conversations in a way that catalyses the strengths, wisdom, and support of the greater system. The goal of […]
ADHD symptoms often include an inability to focus, disorganization, and restlessness. Adults with ADHD may have a hard time organizing things, listening to instructions, remembering details, or difficulty completing tasks, […]
Anxiety is a disorder marked by excessive, irrational fear and dread. Experiencing occasional anxiety & depression is a normal part of life, something everyone faces at some point. Feeling anxious […]
Everyone occasionally feels sad or down, but these feelings are typically short-lived and pass within a few days. A diagnosis of depression means the sadness is persistent and interferes with […]
PTSD can occur at any age, including childhood. Women are more likely to develop PTSD than men, and there is some evidence that susceptibility to the disorder may run in […]
A psychiatric consultation is a comprehensive evaluation based on your psychological, biological, medical, and social causes of distress. Dr. Ditzell will work with you to review current and past stressors, […]
About DSM-5 Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is the standard classification of mental disorders used by mental health professionals in the United States and contains a listing […]
Medication management includes the initial evaluation of a patient’s need for psychotropic medications, prescribing and monitoring prescriptions, and ongoing monitoring, evaluating, and adjusting the prescribed medication. It is common that […]
The Dohm, the quintessential therapists noise machine. The calming hiss of the Dohm signals that the room has been reset, but can it help with insomnia? To be both digitally tuned in […]
According to this very interesting New York Times article, anxiety has now surpassed depression as the most common mental health diagnosis among college students. Depression, too, is on the rise. […]
The fact is that we are all walking around with a random and totally unfair assortment of genetic variants that make us more or less content, anxious, depressed or prone […]
Self medicating, or numbing our feelings using substances to calm our anxious brains is a common issue among adults who are suffering with ADHD. There have been some studies that suggest […]
Undiagnosed, A.D.H.D. can wreak havoc on relationships, finances and one’s self-esteem. Adults with the disorder are twice as likely as those without it to be divorced, for instance, and four […]
Is it associated with new patients entering into treatment? A very interesting study regarding office-based buprenorphine treatment. The results of the study suggest that office-based treatment of opioid dependence is associated […]
GeneSight is a genetic test that helps healthcare providers take a personalized approach to prescribing medicine for patients. Because genes influence the way a person’s body responds to specific medications, […]
Alcoholism and addiction are undoubtedly the most stigmatized and misunderstood illnesses in our society. Addiction is a chronic condition and should be treated as such; it occurs when the substance […]
What is Adult ADHD? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder can look much different in adults than it does in children. Many times adults recognize their behavior or patterns as problematic, but […]