In 1944 a film was released that depicted a husband who lied to his wife about reality in order to convince her she was insane so he could obtain her fortune. The film was named “Gaslight” for the gaslights that he would dim to alter her environment. This film later became the premise for the… Read more
Why is it that going to a cardiologist for heart problems is easier than seeing a psychiatrist for depression or other mental health concerns? Is it the fear of psychiatrists due to derogatory representation in films? Or is it the social stigma that still surrounds mental health? Psychiatry is a medical specialty that is not… Read more
Emotional distress can impact all aspects of your life — your career, your relationships, and even your financial future. While the far-reaching consequences of emotional distress are clear, proving your injuries in a court of law can be challenging. Unlike physical injuries that can be verified with x-rays, lab tests and outward symptoms, the symptoms… Read more
Many people associate couples therapy with divorce rather than with marriage. This is unfortunately because far too many couples wait too long before seeking help for their relationship. Once they finally reach out, there is an overwhelming amount of work that must be done to save the relationship and one or both partners may not… Read more
Aging is an inevitable part of life. The natural aging process is accompanied by both physical and mental changes. While a physician may prescribe certain medications to combat symptoms associated with physical changes, they are often ill-equipped to treat symptoms from the mental changes. That’s where a geriatric psychiatrist would come in. Geriatric psychiatrists are… Read more
The courts recognize that simply witnessing a violent crime, tragic accident or other dramatic, life-threatening event can lead to long-lasting emotional distress — that’s why most states allow claimants to seek damages for the Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress, or NIED. It’s important to note that unlike cases where the plaintiff claims intentional infliction of… Read more
As a parent, you want the very best for your child. You also probably know your child better than anyone else and can tell when something isn’t quite right with them. Just like adults, children can develop mental health conditions that require treatment. And just like any other type of medical condition, the sooner you… Read more
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, it is estimated that 16.1 million Americans are affected by major depressive disorder and 3.3 million Americans are affected by persistent depressive disorder. They also estimate that major depressive disorder is the leading cause of disability for Americans ages 15-44. Out of the millions of people… Read more
Intentional infliction of emotional distress can have a severe impact on the victim’s mental health. This type of abuse involves behavior that is so bad it causes emotional trauma. Victims of emotional distress can sue the person who inflicted it for damages. Not every situation in which someone experiences offense counts as a case of… Read more
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), millions of Americans are currently living with mental health conditions. In fact, did you know that NAMI estimates one out of every five adults experience a mental illness every year? With so many people affected every year, it is very likely that you or someone close… Read more
Many people find themselves unsure about seeing a psychiatrist. This is partially due to the common myth that psychiatrists treat “crazy” people with prescription medications. However, this is not the case at all and I would like to take some time to talk more about what psychiatrists ACTUALLY do and how they help their patients…. Read more