New York is a fast town — ”the only city in the world where you can get run down on the sidewalk by a pedestrian,” as the journalist and author Russell Baker once famously said. While there are many reasons to love the Big Apple, there’s also no denying that the…
As its name suggests, bipolar disorder presents itself as a pairing of opposites: People who suffer from the mental health condition experience major depressive episodes offset by periods of manic or hypomanic behavior. These manic or hypomanic episodes are marked by persistently elevated, expansive or irritable moods that disrupt one’s…
Mental health isn’t just a private struggle anymore; it’s a conversation happening everywhere. Whether it’s a quick scroll through social media, catching up with friends over coffee, overhearing a chat on the subway, or even standing in line waiting for the bus, people are opening up in ways they never…
February 24, 2025
Burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress, often related to work. Recognized as a significant mental health concern, burnout affects millions of people globally, especially in high-pressure environments like New York, where it is a common concern among patients who seek help at…
February 24, 2025
Anorexia nervosa, commonly referred to as anorexia, is a serious and potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image. Individuals with anorexia nervosa often engage in extreme dieting, excessive exercise, or other behaviors to control their weight, leading to severe health…
January 16, 2025
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is an innovative treatment for depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and related conditions. TMS therapy has been used as a mental health treatment for over 15 years, with a high success rate. It is an FDA-approved therapy for depression and OCD and reported side effects are rare.…
The start of a new year often inspires change and self-improvement, especially for our health. After all, what is a New Year’s resolution if not a promise you make to yourself to get better? Whether we resolve to achieve a specific goal, improve a habit, or embark on a new…
January 2, 2025
Post-traumatic stress disorder, commonly known as PTSD, is a mental health disorder that affects individuals who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event such as natural disasters, childhood abuse, combat duty, terrorist attacks, acts of violence, or a sudden death. Studies have shown that trauma can cause short-term and long-term…
January 2, 2025
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that sometimes develops after a person has witnessed or experienced a highly stressful or traumatizing event. People affected by PTSD experience life-interfering symptoms such as flashbacks or reoccurring nightmares of the event and increased levels of anxiety and hypervigilant states. While…
November 18, 2024
Neurofeedback therapy is an innovative, non-invasive treatment that uses real-time monitoring of brain activity to train individuals to regulate their brainwave patterns. By providing feedback through visual or auditory cues, neurofeedback therapy aims to help manage various mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), post-traumatic stress…
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