August 2014 archive

Dr. Amanda Itzkoff talks Depression & Suicide with Scott Sands

On August 12, 2014, I was interviewed by Scott Sands and Bill Carroll regarding depression, mood disorders and suicide, as a result of Robin Williams’ passing. Roughly 20 percent of people are dealing with major depression at any given time. The cause could be a number of factors as no two people are the same. […] Read more…

relationship building

7 Tips To Help You Improve Your Relationships

Friendships are some of the most treasured relationships you can have – your friends are there at crucibles in your life, as well as during all the joys. Having strong relationships has also been known to help with stress, depression, anxiety, and overall wellness in an individual. All of this is why it is so […] Read more…

treating depression beyond therapy

9 Tips for Treating Depression Beyond Medication and Therapy

As we have seen in the recent, tragic passing of Robin Williams, depression does not discriminate. Each year, depression affects 17 million people of all age groups, races, and economic backgrounds. While medication and therapy and known and effective tools in the battle against depression, there are still other steps you can do for yourself that will […] Read more…

food addiction

What is Food Addiction?

The truth is, more than one-third of Americans are obese. Two out of three adults are overweight, and 17% of our children are overweight. So, with a dieting industry of over $40 billion a year, why are 90% of these programs failing? Today I will discuss the realities of food addiction and how it can […] Read more…

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Anxiety Disorders: Signs, Symptoms and Treatment Options

It is a common thing to have moments of anxiety in your daily life – a missed deadline at work, unpaid bills, a meeting with your boss. However, what is not common is to have these moments of anxiety turn into daily battles that limit your ability to perform your usual tasks. While there are […] Read more…