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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
Therapy for Your Child, Teen or Young Adult There are times we feel anxious. Or sometimes we may feel depressed. Other times we might just feel like we’re simply “stuck” in life. We are human, and our emotions experience periods of highs and lows while we encounter the good times in life as well as… Read more
Trauma is a tricky subject. The word “trauma” gets thrown around quite a bit and there seems to be a subjective nature to its definition. With the mentioning of trauma often comes the phrase “Post Traumatic Stress Disorder” (PTSD), which is a legitimate mental disorder listed within the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders… Read more
ADD, or attention deficit disorder, is the outdated term for ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). In 1987, the American Psychological Association discontinued the use of the term ADD and instead replaced it with ADHD. However, in modern times both terms are thrown about and sometimes this can cause major confusion. In a modern context, ADD… Read more
While parenting is one of the greatest joys in life, it is also one of the most challenging. If you are looking for support, our parenting therapy in New Jersey and family therapy in NJ can help. Parents are responsible for not only meeting their child’s physical and emotional needs, but also teaching them life… Read more
ADHD looks different in women — internalizing, perfectionism, late diagnosis. An NJ telehealth psychiatry practice explains the signs and how to get evaluated.
Relationships are hard. There’s just no getting around that fact. The perfect, yet effortless relationships of sitcoms are nothing more than hopeful myths. To truly have a great relationship, you’re going to have to work at it every day. Part of this work is recognizing when your relationship needs something different than what you’ve been… Read more
When many people hear the term “Post Traumatic Stress Disorder” or PTSD, they picture war veterans, survivors of violent attacks, or people who have been through a natural disaster. However, PTSD can also affect children, especially those with adverse childhood experiences (ACE). According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 4% of children have been… Read more
There are different approaches to psychotherapy available and finding an option that works best for you is the key to a successful outcome. Group therapy is one approach to psychotherapy that some people have found to be quite beneficial. You may have heard of group therapy and have begun to wonder if this would be… Read more
When it comes to finding effective treatment methods for depression, every person is different. For those who prefer holistic, medication-optional care, other options can help too. While medications are widely used to treat the mood disorder, they may not be effective in everyone. Some people may not even want to consider turning to medication at… Read more
You’re probably aware that exercise can help you feel better physically. Lift weights, and you can get stronger. Stretch regularly, and you can become more flexible. Start running, and you can increase your stamina. But the benefits of exercise don’t stop with your body; they extend to your mind. Physical and mental health are more… Read more
Psychology vs. psychiatry: the real differences in training, approach, and when to see each. A clear guide from a NJ and NY telehealth practice.
The teenage years are tough on both teenagers and their parents. As your child navigates this tricky terrain between childhood and adulthood, they will start to try to define and assert their identity, which is stressful for both parties involved. While some strife and disobedience are to be expected during the teenage years, there comes… Read more
It’s normal for your emotions to fluctuate throughout the day. You might feel content upon waking up, exasperated while waiting for a late bus, or ecstatic upon getting a pay raise. But have you ever experienced a rapid change in your emotions, for seemingly no reason? Mood swings are extreme and sudden changes in a… Read more
It can be difficult enough for a grown adult to realize that he or she may be struggling with a mental health disorder. You can imagine how hard life is for children with mental disorders, who have no idea why they seem or feel different from “normal” children. That’s where parents and other caring adults… Read more
The medical world is always changing, but something that doesn’t change is the information provided by our own bodies. From muscle tension to brainwave activity, our bodies can tell us so much about our internal reactions to stress. Biofeedback collects that information, which can then be used to train a patient’s brain. As the patient… Read more
One of the most common myths about therapy is that it’s only for people with mental disorders, or those struggling with trauma. But really, therapy isn’t just for people who “need” it. It can benefit everyone, even perfectly happy, healthy people; the ultimate goal of therapy is to help you become a more productive, better… Read more
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common mental health condition that affects about 10% of the U.S. population, according to CHADD. Even with all of the advancements in science and technology over the years, ADHD can still be a tricky condition to diagnose. Thorough testing is required for determining the precise type of ADHD… Read more
Most relationships go through natural ebbs and flows. When a relationship is experiencing a lull due to a conflict, marriage counseling (or couples counseling) is a great way to acquire the tools to get past the low point of the relationship and improve the relationship for both parties. Couples counseling is a type of therapy… Read more
It can be difficult for parents to distinguish whether a child is exhibiting disruptive, but normal, behavior, or whether the child is showing symptoms of a larger issue. Human behavior is prone to swings, but children especially can display erratic behavior. Not all tantrums are symptomatic of a disorder, but sometimes they can be. Making… Read more
Reviewed by Dr. Helene A. Miller Last reviewed: September 2026 The short answer: A psychiatrist evaluates what is actually causing your depression, rules out medical and other psychiatric explanations, and then builds a treatment plan. That plan often includes medication, but the more valuable part is usually the diagnostic work that happens before anything is… Read more
Despite being very common, there is a lot of confusion concerning the medical terminology of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Some people say ADD (attention deficit disorder) when they mean ADHD, and others say ADHD when they’re describing a type of ADHD that used to be called ADD. It can all get very confusing in… Read more
Dogs provide humans with a fluffy and adorable pal that offers loyal companionship. It’s no wonder that dogs are so popular, as many as 37% of households in the United States have a dog. Most dogs simply make their owners happier people. For people with disabilities or mental health conditions, dogs can provide an even… Read more
For parents, the relatively pressure-free life of a child or teenager can seem like a walk in the park in comparison to the busy and fast-paced lives adults live. But children and teenagers often struggle with the same issues that adults do, including depression. Though, the symptoms in depression in adolescents are different that than… Read more
We all want to perform at our best. Whether that is physically performing in a sport or activity, or mentally performing at school or work, the better our minds and bodies are able to perform, the more success we’re going to have. When medical conditions and symptoms are obstructing us from performing at the best… Read more
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