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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. For older adults… 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
If you have experienced emotional distress at work, you could be eligible to sue your employer for damages. This is a possible solution in many different situations, from your manager ignoring your requests for help to a coworker behaving in an outrageous way towards you. The law around emotional distress personal injury cases is complex…. Read more
Have you ever been told that your anxiety or your depression is “all in your head” and that if you just stopped fixating on it so much that you could get better? Unfortunately, if you are affected by anxiety and/or depression, this may be something that you have heard before at least once, if not… Read more
Did you know that the week of September 8th-14th is National Suicide Prevention Week and that World Suicide Prevention Day is Septemeber 10? In fact, the month of September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide is not an easy topic. Unfortunately, far too many of us have directly or indirectly been affected by suicide, whether… Read more
We’ve all heard the term “phobia”. Perhaps we’ve even joked with friends about having certain phobias, like arachnophobia (fear of spiders). Ultimately, however, phobias are no laughing matter and they are a serious anxiety disorder that currently affects 19 million Americans. The way phobias are often portrayed indicates that many people don’t fully understand what… Read more
After having a medical procedure done, patients are often given a list of post-op or post-treatment instructions. This list makes it easy for themselves and their caretakers to know exactly how to care for them after said procedure. However, this is not usually the case with mental health treatments. Although therapy has a range of… Read more
Self-harm is a tough subject for both those who self-harm and those who love them. If you are reading this, it is likely that you either have self-harmed or you know someone who is or has self-harmed and you’re looking to find them help. First and foremost, if you suspect that you or someone close… Read more
The human brain is responsible for just about everything we do and everything we will ever become. For starters, it acts as the body’s central control panel and is responsible for regulating a number of essential functions such as breathing, digestion, blinking, hormone levels, and many others. Not only that, but the brain is basically… Read more
When many people think of going to therapy, they picture laying down on a couch and talking to a therapist sitting in a chair and avidly taking notes on a clipboard. While this may be a somewhat accurate depiction of what happens during a therapy session, there is much more actually happening below the surface…. Read more
Did you know that anxiety disorders are the most common mental health illness in the United States and that depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide? In fact, The Anxiety and Depression Association of America states that anxiety affects about 40 million Americans, while the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance notes that about 17.3… Read more
As Mental Health Month comes to a close, we’d like to pay tribute to another important part of this month: National Maternal Depression Month. National Maternal Depression Month aims to raise awareness to maternal depression and other maternal mental health disorders. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as many as 1… Read more
As a personal injury attorney, you deal with clients who have been through a lot — both physically and mentally. You’re probably well aware of this. But do you know how to determine whether your clients are getting the mental health treatment they need? Mental trauma often isn’t immediately recognizable, even by the most experienced… Read more
Did you know that May is National Mental Health Awareness Month and that May 9th is National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day? Did you also know that according to the National Research Council and Institute of Medicine, one out of every five children experience some form of mental disorder annually? Starting in 1949, the Mental… Read more
Nowadays, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is almost an internet trend. There are a number of social media sites that glorify incorrect notions about what OCD is and are instead redefining it as the preference for neatness and pleasing visual aesthetics. A number of memes, quizzes, and image-based articles confirm how the internet is slowing changing… Read more
Are you considering attending a group therapy session or has your therapist started to encourage you to “try one out”? While many people are familiar with the traditional psychotherapy model of one therapist to one individual, they are often not as familiar with group psychotherapy. To help familiarize yourself with what group therapy actually entails,… Read more
Depression & Anxiety Depression and anxiety disorders are different, but people with depression often experience symptoms similar to those of an anxiety disorder, such as nervousness, irritability, and problems sleeping and concentrating. Each disorder has its own causes and its own emotional and behavioral symptoms. Causes Most likely, depression is caused by a combination of genetic,… Read more
Workers’ compensation is a form of insurance that provides wage replacement and medical benefits for injuries suffered on the job. The injury must have occurred as a result of regular duties rather than as a result of horseplay or the employee’s negligence. While the majority of claims filed will be related to physical injuries, some… Read more
Women’s Behavioral Health Issues Women’s health is an area of medicine that receives too little attention. Often, women suffer in silence, combating symptoms on their own without seeking professional help. In fact, an estimated one in five women will cope with clinical depression at some point in her life without seeking professional help or guidance. Daily… Read more
Ensuring that your child succeeds in school is about more than just packing up a lunch, making sure they bring along all their textbooks, and checking through their homework at the end of the night. Unfortunately, managing the demands of their schoolwork, friendships, and extracurricular activities can make school a source of anxiety and stress… Read more
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event, either experiencing it or witnessing it. When in danger, it’s natural to feel afraid. This fear triggers many split-second changes in the body to prepare to defend against the danger or to avoid it. This “fight-or-flight” response… Read more
Despite the fact that tens of millions of Americans see a therapist or physciatrist every year, it can be difficult for people to ask for help. Social stigma or simple misunderstandings about what counseling or psychiatry involves often hold people back from seeking the services they need. Here at Family Psychiatry and Therapy, we want… Read more
Personal Injury Personal injury psychiatry helps individuals cope with physical trauma and its lingering effects on their quality of life. In cases where a third party caused the injury, the scope widens to include legal ramifications. In these situations, it is essential to determine whether these adverse effects were actually created by the incident in… Read more
Therapy for Any Stage of Life, for Any Group of People Coming to therapy could be just what you need—whether you come by yourself, with your partner, in a group, in a time of turmoil or a time of joy. It could be the answer to helping you with stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship trouble or… Read more
Therapy Right for Individuals and Groups Whether you’re seeking one-on-one individual therapy or help in a group setting, Family Psychiatry and Therapy is ready to help you today. Psychiatric help is truly for anyone and everyone—even happy people. Misconceptions may lead you to believe that therapy is only for the unhappy, the depressed or those experiencing… Read more
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