If the pandemic has taught us anything over the past two years, its the value of connection, community and compassion. This week we focus our attention on mothers, daughters, female entrepreneurs and all women and girls who have been struggling to develop healthy mental healthcare habits. What are Healthy Mental Healthcare Habits? Taking care of […] Read more…
Could the Embrace of Psychedelics Lead to a Mental-Health Revolution?
BY MAYA SINGER February 12, 2021 AT SEVEN O’ CLOCK on a recent evening, I dim the bedroom lights, call out a reminder to my boyfriend to rouse me in an hour with a gentle tap, and close the door. “Have a great trip,” I hear him say from the living room as the two ketamine […] Read more…
Psychedelics as Antidepressants
The treatments of the future may arise from a long-stigmatized class of drugs. The first modern antidepressants were originally tuberculosis medications, created from leftover World War II rocket fuel. In 2019, the Federal Drug Administration approved Spravato for depression, a chemical that was originally a veterinary anesthetic and later used recreationally as a club drug. Why shouldn’t […] Read more…
Pregnancy And Motherhood During The Pandemic: The Reality of New Challenges Mothers Face
The pandemic has been tough for everyone. The loss, fear, anxiety, and isolation surrounding the COVID-19 has created unprecedented struggle for families across the world. Adjusting to a ‘new normal’ presents a unique set of challenges- especially for pregnant women, women about to give birth, or new moms. 1 in 5 women experience PMADs […] Read more…
Brexanolone is Here!
The Only FDA Approved Medication Specifically Designed to Treat Postpartum Depression It is common for women to experience postpartum depression that lingers for days or even weeks after childbirth. But for severely depressed mothers who have difficulty bonding with their infant and who are struggling with everyday activities, a relatively new, single-use medication may be […] Read more…
A Bright Light for Postpartum Depression
NYC Psychiatry is now offering ZULRESSO™ (brexanolone) for postpartum depression (PPD). It is the only medication approved specifically to treat postpartum depression. The treatment consists of a 60 hour infusion delivered in a comfortable, home-like setting. Here in New York, where mom’s have been delivering in such isolated settings 2/2 COVID they’re placed at increased risk […] Read more…
Let’s Honor Mothers During the Pandemic
As May 2020 is coming to a close, let’s not forget Maternal Mental Health and women who are trying to conceive or suffering from PMADS. It’s an awareness that should stay with us all-year-round. May 2020 proved to be an unduly difficult time for many new Mom’s who are encountering decreased support resources, frightening restrictions, […] Read more…
NYC Psychiatry & Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
A Compassionate Word to Our Patients during this Unprecedented Time With each passing day, New York City feels more and more like the epicenter of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The well-being of our patients is at the forefront of our thoughts in the face of this new threat. Mental healthcare must be accessible, now […] Read more…
Amanda Itzkoff MD Wins a Doctors Choice Award
Amanda Itzkoff MD is the proud recipient of a Doctors Choice Award! Averaging 5/5 stars, Amanda won the ‘Most Voted Doctor’ award in the psychiatrist category. Read her full profile and more about the awards HERE. Read more…
Boutique Psychiatry Centers in NYC are Disrupting Traditional Psychiatry with Advanced Treatments for Depression
Boutique psychiatric practices are growing in popularity as patients start to recognize the freedom small private practices have to offer treatments that are truly the best fit for the patient. Large medical centers are sometimes geared towards, research, training and addressing the needs of large patient populations, but small practices with a focused, patient-centered approach […] Read more…