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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Dr. Raymond Zakhari, NP Dealing with addiction is very difficult. Many people are reluctant to address their addiction and detox from alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines because they perceive a significant inconvenience in going away to a program. These people are usually highly successful in their chosen professions and have a tremendous incentive to get clean and…
Unlike neurology, psychiatry deals with the issues of the mind. In psychiatry, the symptoms that are being treated often have no visible neurological basis. The entire psychiatric field is based on diagnosing problems by eliminating alternative explanations. That means that the psychiatrist, along with the rest of your medical team, must rule out a host…
