As a psychiatrist who treats many individuals struggling with issues surrounding relationships, at times, I encounter patients describing behaviors from their partners that cause them to doubt themselves and question their memory and even their sanity. Further exploration of these patterns reveals how this behavior negatively impacts my patient’s mental …
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“In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer.” -Albert Camus As the days grow shorter and colder during the winter months, many find themselves feeling down. Initially, symptoms like lack of energy and drive are common, but in many these evolve to blatant apathy, …
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Anxiety in the workplace can be counterproductive. It often interferes with performance by diminishing attention and focus while weakening productivity. Anxiety can interfere with the ability to express yourself and form authentic relationships that can lead to collegial collaboration and networking opportunities. Understanding Workplace Anxiety The signs of workplace anxiety …
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The science of psychopharmacology investigates the effects of medications on mood, behavior, and cognition. Psychopharmacology bridges the gap between biology and psychology, and is concerned with how psychiatric symptoms can be managed through medications and other approaches that directly affect neurochemistry. Historical Perspectives Psychopharmacology has evolved as we have better …
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Recently, Jenny was never sure what kind of mood her 16 year old daughter, Lauren, would be in when she returned from work. Today was no different. She walked into the house and noted absolute silence. Lauren was in her room with the door shut. Jenny knocked lightly on Lauren’s …
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Many women grow up imagining a “traditional family.” They imagine finding a partner, deciding to have a baby, and creating that family together. For some women, not only did this image not pan out, it no longer has to. Many women are making the decision to have a child on …
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By Shira Lee Silver, LCSW Is your quarter-life crisis causing you to feel anxious or depressed? If the answer is yes, you are certainly not alone. If you are in your mid-20s to early 30s, you may be feeling immense pressure to land your dream job, find a life partner, …
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By Lesley Alderman, LMSW One of my favorite household gizmos is my P-Touch label maker. Organizing my papers in file folders and putting labels on the folders helps me to feel organized and calm. The Power of Labeling Feelings Labeling feelings can have a similar soothing effect. Let’s say you …
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All of us have suffered from negative emotions like sadness, anxiety, regret, or grief. Many have found ourselves stuck in our own thoughts, making it difficult to manage our moods and our behavior. Commonly, we get caught repeating destructive cycles such as overeating, engaging in tumultuous relationships, or obsessively thinking …
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Two weeks ago, we were in the middle of our already complicated lives. Although many had heard of the coronavirus, most were busy simply managing day-to-day ups and downs. That was more than enough. While some were hitting strides, others experienced worry about careers, marriages, or health. Baseball season and …
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Parenting is hard. Parenting during a pandemic is harder. Just a few months ago, few of us had heard of the term “sheltering in place” and now we have been doing it for months. COVID has caused a dramatic transformation in our lives, and it has taken a psychological and …
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How do we cope and deal with the stress and anxiety all of us are feeling?Dr. Julia Samton answers questions from News 12 Long Island Anchorwoman Elizabeth Hashagen and program viewers. Mental Health Crisis Let’s start off by talking about an upcoming mental health crisis. Many of us fear that …
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