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Psychiatry and Medication Management in NYC

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Is Spravato Safe? Plus, 3 Things To Know Before You Book

Short answer: Spravato (esketamine) is likely safe if you have been cleared for treatment by a physician and have no interfering medications or...

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Is Ketamine Legal in New York? Yes, In Some Cases

Key Takeaways: Ketamine is a schedule III controlled substance, so possessing it without a prescription is illegal. In some cases, and under the...

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What makes therapy "trauma-focused"?

Key Takeaways: Trauma-focused therapy uses a lot of the same methods as "traditional" talk therapy, but with an emphasis on how a traumatic event...

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Treatment-Resistant Depression: Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions for Brooklyn Residents

Key Takeaways: For some patients, depression doesn't respond to traditional therapy or medications Treatment-resistant depression can be...

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Adderall Prescriptions in Brooklyn: What To Know

Adderall is a brand name for a combination of two medications, called amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. These medications are stimulants designed to...

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What is an integrative psychiatrist?

The intention behind psychiatric medicine from the standpoint of clinicians has always been noble. Psychiatrists are scientists—real medical...

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What Exactly Does Alcohol Do to Your Brain?

We can use the timeline of human history to make inferences about our priorities as a species. As it happens, we pretty much invented houses, then...

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5 Tips for Parenting Children with ADHD

"I asked you to clean your room. Why did you rearrange the furniture?" Having a child with ADHD comes with highs and lows.

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