Children of all ages, just like adults, can develop mental illness. Due to their severe or unusual moods and reactions, they 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
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Child, Adolescent, and Family Psychiatry
When your child struggles emotionally it takes a toll both physically and socially. Family psychiatry is complex, here’s what to know. With so many types of mental health professionals: school psychologists, counselors, and therapists. How do you choose one and what can you expect? In addition to the various types of mental health professionals already
Read MoreHow Substance Abuse Can Affect Mental Health in New York City
Many people who abuse drugs or alcohol have at least one type of mental illness. This 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 MorePTSD 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 During a Psychiatric House Call
Bipolar disorder requires continued lifelong treatment which 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 or becoming manic or depressed.
Read MorePsychopharmacology Is Not the Holy Grail: Seven Factors Affecting Your Mental Health
When one is feeling down, depressed, or 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. There is nothing more important than a comprehensive approach to mental health – one that
Read MoreProstate Massage: A Taboo Practice With Therapeutic Benefits
Men suffering from a condition called chronic non-bacterial prostatitis or chronic pelvic pain syndrome reported therapeutic benefits of prostate massage. Muscle tension and not inflammation of the prostate from bacteria may cause Chronic Prostatitis. Men often internalize their stress and may not realize that they may be clenching their pelvic floor muscles without even knowing it.
Read MoreManhattan Home Detox
Dealing with addiction is very difficult. Many people are reluctant to address their addiction and detox from alcohol, opioids, and 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 sober. Home Detox Now
Read MoreThe Problem and Goal of Psychiatry
Unlike neurology, psychiatry deals with the issues of the mind. In psychiatry, the symptoms 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 of other conditions
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