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
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
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Understanding the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of ADHD is a complex process––especially if a loved one is suffering from symptoms. Although this disorder has been around for more than a hundred years–– the first documented symptoms was recorded in 1902, by Sir George Frederick, an English pediatrician––it did not become officially recognized… Read more