Modern life can be stressful, and even more so in Manhattan. Financial obligations and balancing a demanding job with family responsibilities and commitments can take its toll and leave us little time to care for our own well-being. That’s where psychotherapy can help. Also known as talk therapy, psychotherapy can be an effective way to
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What Causes Mental Health Issues in Children?
Healthy children are able to reach emotional and developmental milestones that are essential for a well-rounded and happy life. These children are able to successfully utilize appropriate social skills and healthy coping behaviors when faced with life’s inevitable problems. When a challenge arises, what does your child do? Does he or she shirk from it,
Read MoreWhat Are the Signs of Mental Illness in Children?
Children of all ages, just like adults, can develop mental illness. Oftentimes their severe or unusual moods and reactions are misconstrued as normal sadness or temper tantrums, and that they will just grow out of it. It can indeed be a challenge to distinguish signs of mental illness in children from normal childhood actions. This
Read MoreChild, Adolescent, and Family Psychiatry
When your child is struggling emotionally it can take a toll both physically and socially, but with so many types of mental health professionals from the school psychologist, counselors, and therapists how do you choose and what can you expect? In addition to the various types of mental health professionals already listed there are also
Read MoreHow Substance Abuse Can Affect Mental Health in New York
Many people who abuse drugs or alcohol have at least one type of mental illness, which is why treatment for the underlying mental illness is so important. Almost a third of people who are diagnosed with a mental illness also have substance abuse problems. Dealing with a mental health problem is not easy, especially when
Read MorePsychiatric House Calls In NYC
You can accomplish so much by living and working in a fast-paced place like New York City. Unfortunately, it is easy to lose the value of a personal touch in such an environment. When it comes to your healthcare, there is something we can do about it. Dr. Raymond Zakhari of Metro Medical Direct offers
Read MoreNYC Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner: PTSD and its Effects on Loved Ones
For someone diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder – PTSD – some days are better than others. PTSD can result from any number of traumatic events, some deeply embedded from decades ago, others more like fresh wounds. One thing is for sure, PTSD not only affects the person who has experienced trauma but those who love
Read MoreHow a Nurse Practitioner Treats Bipolar Disorder in a Psychiatric House Call
If you have bipolar disorder, you will require continued lifelong treatment that includes a combination of talk therapy, medication, and support – even during the times in your life when you feel fine. Maintenance is key to effectively managing the symptoms of bipolar disorder. Those who skip maintenance treatment have a higher chance of relapsing
Read MorePsychopharmacology Is Not the Holy Grail: Seven Factors Affecting Your Mental Health
When one is feeling down, depressed, or is experiencing any sort of mental health crisis, the easiest thing to do is take a pill to make the symptoms go away. While sometimes useful, medication is not the holy grail of problem solving. In fact, there is nothing more important than a comprehensive approach to mental
Read MoreProstate massage: A Taboo practice with therapeutic benefits
The most common therapeutic benefit of prostate massage has been for men who have a condition called chronic non-bacterial prostatitis or chornic pelvic pain syndrome. This type of Chronic Prostatitis is thought to be an inflammation of the prostate that is not caused by bacteria but rather by muscle tension. Men often may internalize their
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