Depression Part II: What is Depression?
What is depression? What causes it? Those are common questions that I get asked every day. Some people erroneously attribute depression to weakness, lack of faith or lack of …
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Doc, I think I am bipolar!
Many patients come to my office because their mood has been “off” or they are worried they might be “bipolar.” Some of these patients are worried because their family …
Low/No-Cost Options to Improve Your Mental Health Today!
Welcome back to the Mind Matters Blog! And Hello to new readers! One question that I received regarding my previous post “Doc, I Think I am Bipolar!” was “what …
A Guide to Treating Depression via Medscape Psychiatry
I have continued to enjoy the feedback, suggestions and critical thought that my blog posts have sparked. I met up with some old friends this weekend and was pleasantly …
Depression Part 1: Spreading Hope
“You treat a disease, you win, you lose. You treat a person, I guarantee you, you’ll win, no matter what the outcome.” I whole-heartedly agree with that …
How I Treat ADHD in Adults
Articles: 1) Huffington Post: Part 1: Do You Have Adult ADHD? A Psychiatrist Explains How You Can Tell 2) Part Two: How a Psychiatrist Diagnoses and Treats ADHD in Adults 3) Medscape: …
Reasons to See an Out of Network Psychiatrist
Many patients who first call my office have never considered looking outside of their insurance network to find a psychiatrist. Many patients assume it will be easier and less …
A Step-by-step guide to out-of-network benefits
When looking for a psychiatrist, you have the option to choose between in-network and out-of-network providers. In-network psychiatrists have negotiated a contracted rate with your health insurance company; as …
Part Two: How a Psychiatrist Diagnoses and Treats ADHD in Adults
In my Huffington Post article, “Part 1: Do You Have Adult ADHD? A Psychiatrist Explains How You Can Tell” (link pending publication), I described the most recent updates to …