How to Support a Loved One Facing Mental Illness

How to Support a Loved One Facing Mental Illness

Watching a friend or family member struggle with a mental illness can be stressful. They may be scared of its development. They may not even realize it's happening. Your support will help them get through it. It can be hard to know how to provide support, though. You...

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Can Your Diet Affect Your Mood?

Can Your Diet Affect Your Mood?

When you don’t eat, you get hungry. For some people, hunger affects them in a way that makes them angry, or as some people say, “hangry” (hungry + angry). This is a response to the body not having adequate nourishment on hand to keep the brain functioning at a high...

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The Covid-19 Pandemic and Mental Health

The Covid-19 Pandemic and Mental Health

Staying mentally healthy is a difficult part of life and something that everyone struggles with at one time or another. With the unique challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, staying mentally healthy is more important than ever, and in some ways, it’s more difficult...

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What Are Mood Disorders?

What Are Mood Disorders?

Mood disorders are common ailments experienced, to an extent, by virtually everyone at some point in their lives. That being said, many people with a mood disorder carry it with them for long periods of time, and some people do so indefinitely. But what are mood...

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What Does Anxiety Do to Your Body?

What Does Anxiety Do to Your Body?

Everyone experiences moments of anxiety. For most people, an anxious moment will pass and there will be a long period of time before another one occurs. For those with chronic or long-term anxiety, those anxious moments are much closer together, and in some cases,...

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Mental Health Statistics

Mental Health Statistics

Below, you will find some shocking statistics concerning Mental Health in the United States. If you find yourself or someone else dealing with one or more of these issues, the best thing to do is to seek professional help as soon as you can. 1 in 5 adults in the...

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What Is Seasonal Affective Disorder? – Dr. Termine

What Is Seasonal Affective Disorder? – Dr. Termine

What Is Seasonal Affective Disorder and Its Symptoms? Do you or someone you know ever seem to get down with the changing of seasons, specifically in the fall or winter? Some may disregard these depressed feelings as simple mood swings or the “winter blues”, yet there...

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Effects of Divorce on Children – Psychiatrist NYC

Effects of Divorce on Children – Psychiatrist NYC

America has one of the highest divorce rates in the world. Though the number seems to be dropping, an estimated 50% of all marriages in the U.S. end in divorce with over 60% of second marriages also ending in divorce. When you apply the math, potentially half of...

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How Bullying at School Affects Your Child – Dr. Termine

How Bullying at School Affects Your Child – Dr. Termine

Bullies are nothing new. Unfortunately, we have not found a way to eliminate bullying or even decrease its prevalence; in fact, with recent advances in technology and social media, bullies have new platforms and opportunities to spread their cruelty. There are many...

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5 Things to Know About PTSD – Dr. Anthony Termine

5 Things to Know About PTSD – Dr. Anthony Termine

Today, we are hearing more about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder than ever before. Many soldiers who have completed tours in the Middle East come home and continue to battle the after effects of war. Others experience a different form of trauma that has its own...

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Truth About ADHD – New York Psychiatry – Dr. Termine

Truth About ADHD – New York Psychiatry – Dr. Termine

ADHD represents the most prevalent disorder among children between the ages of 3 and 17 in the United States. In fact, 11% of children in the US between that age range have ADHD. While the disorder is predominantly diagnosed in children, ADHD is non-discriminatory,...

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Understanding OCD – Psychiatry – New York City

Understanding OCD – Psychiatry – New York City

We all can experience those times when we have to double check if we locked our front door or unplugged the heating iron, but some become so obsessed with routine behaviors that their daily activities constantly revolve around these tendencies. If you find yourself in...

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Anxiety Disorders – Psychiatry – New York City

Anxiety Disorders – Psychiatry – New York City

Anxiety is a feeling that all people can experience. It can occur before an important interview or exam, when you’re facing your fears, in certain social situations, or when making an important decision. Some people suffer from anxiety disorders which go beyond the...

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Making Resolutions – Psychiatry – New York City

Making Resolutions – Psychiatry – New York City

According to Websters dictionary, a resolution is the act of finding an answer or a solution to a conflict or a problem. A "New Years Resolution" implies a promise and commitment that is made, starting on January 1st, to work toward a positive goal and/or mitigate a...

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The Value of Psychiatry – Psychiatry – New York City

The Value of Psychiatry – Psychiatry – New York City

A Psychiatrist is a medical doctor. We are trained as specialists to recognize, diagnose, and treat mental health issues. As with all health matters, mental health issues can be transient or chronic, and vary from mild to severe intensity. Sometimes mental health...

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Nelson Mandela Remembered – Psychiatry – New York City

Nelson Mandela Remembered – Psychiatry – New York City

Nelson Mandela has passed at the age of 95. The American Psychiatric Association (APA) honors President Mandela, his contributions, and legacy. Mr Mandela spent much of his life fighting against racial discrimination in a divided South Africa. He was imprisoned for...

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Holiday Stress – Psychiatry – New York City

Holiday Stress – Psychiatry – New York City

The holiday season is upon us. While it can be a time of joy, undoubtedly stress levels run high for many. If you already have high stress in your life, you are especially vulnerable. Planning for holiday activities, large crowds, shopping, and traveling are common...

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ADHD Essentials – Psychiatry – New York City

ADHD Essentials – Psychiatry – New York City

It is estimated that Adult ADHD affects about 4-5% of the Untied States population. Historically, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a diagnosis first discovered in the childhood years. Though for 60% of these children symptoms will continue into their...

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Mental Health & Sleep‏ – Psychiatry – New York City

Mental Health & Sleep‏ – Psychiatry – New York City

Insomnia is defined as dissatisfaction with sleep quality, or quantity that leads to impaired level of functioning and causes significant distress in ones life. Symptoms include difficulty initiating sleep, difficulty maintaining sleep, or early morning awakenings....

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Mental Health & Winter Blues – Psychiatry – New York City

Mental Health & Winter Blues – Psychiatry – New York City

As winter approaches, it is time to be mindful of seasonal changes that can lead to feelings of sadness. Daylight savings, winter darkness, and colder temperatures can lead to winter blues which occurs in about 15-30% of Americans. Symptoms commonly begin in late...

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Mental Health In The News – Psychiatry- New York City

Mental Health In The News – Psychiatry- New York City

This is truly a historic time in the United States. Mental Health Parity continues to remain a primary agenda for the growth and development of an evolving health care system. In this month’s Psychiatric News, we look back fifty years ago, when President John F....

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