Raising children is one of life’s greatest rewards and challenges. Balancing careers, relationships, and personal health while prioritizing family needs can feel overwhelming. Modern parents often ask: How can we raise independent, successful children without overparenting? How do we maintain our identity while meeting our children’s needs? At The Midtown …
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Maintaining a healthy relationship can be challenging, but professional guidance can make a significant difference. Couples Therapy NYC focuses on the relationship itself rather than just one individual. This approach helps partners view their relationship as a system they can tackle together, rather than attacking each other. Why Couples Therapy? …
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If you’re concerned about your child’s mental health, you’re not alone. Anxiety and depression are rising among young people in unprecedented ways. As Matt Richtel of The New York Times notes, “American adolescence is undergoing a drastic change.” Thirty years ago, the most significant public health threats to teenagers were …
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Psychopharmacology, the study of how drugs affect the mind, is an essential aspect of modern mental health treatment. If you’re considering psychotropic medications, it’s crucial to understand how they work and how they can help you manage psychiatric conditions effectively. What are Neurotransmitters? The brain is an intricate network containing …
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Finding a psychotherapist in the bustling city of New York can be a daunting task, but with the right approach, you can find a professional who meets your needs and helps you navigate your mental health journey. Here’s what you need to know about finding a good psychotherapist in NYC. …
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Navigating a relationship with a loved one who has Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can be an immense challenge, especially when that person is a parent. Parental bonds are some of our most foundational and influential relationships, shaping our sense of self and patterns of relating to others. When a mental …
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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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