We all want a happy, loving, and successful relationship. So, what does it take to create one? There are a lot of factors (like respect, communication, shared values and interests, forgiveness, etc) that contribute to a healthy relationship. However, there’s an all-inclusive “short-cut” you can take to get there too. It’s a simple concept called […] Read more…
In the last post we discussed the relatively unknown and misunderstood issue of Pre-Natal Depression. In this post, we’re going to discuss the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Post-Natal Depression (often known as Postpartum Depression). WHAT IS POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION? You may be familiar with what is commonly known as the “baby blues”. In fact, up to […] Read more…
Postnatal (or Postpartum) Depression, often called the “baby blues”, is a generally well-publicized and well-understood depressive condition that can affect new mothers at any time during the first year of motherhood. Most expectant mothers are made aware of this potentially dangerous condition by their medical provider. And, because Postnatal Depression is so well accepted in […] Read more…
Please watch this video to learn all about Telehealth. This includes wellness care and Psychiatry visits, now being offered at Dr. Itzkoff’s. If you have questions about telepsychiatry and wellness contact me at Amanda.itzkoff@gmail.com. If you would like to schedule your appointment today, for an in person or tele health consult contact me at 917-609-4990! […] Read more…
Last week I discussed how to effectively reduce anxiety in 3 simple steps. That post mainly dealt with some of the more common thought patterns that tend to show up in anxious thinking. There are many other tools you can use to manage anxiety as well…tools like meditation, relaxation techniques, and positive self-talk are a […] Read more…
Anxiety is a very common mental experience. It can be experienced in a wide range of ways – from mild worry to intense panic. Generally speaking, if you suffer from anxiety or even chronic worry, you’re most likely looking at the world with some faulty thought patterns (often called cognitive distortions). These thought patterns tend […] Read more…
Sadness is a normal human emotion. We’ve all felt bummed out, let down, and brokenhearted at various times. But how can you tell the difference between normal sadness and depression? Sadness or a low mood is not always an inappropriate response. There are many events or stressors in life (death of a loved one, a […] Read more…
Recent studies have shown a clear link between obesity and depression. In this post, I’m going to focus on a few key questions: What is the link between obesity and depression? Does one condition cause the other? Can treating depression help with weight loss? And vice-versa? What is the link between obesity […] Read more…
Recent studies show that more than 65% of students feel high to extreme levels of stress. If you’re a current student, this probably doesn’t come as much of a surprise. It might seem that every spare minute (and even minutes you cant spare) is spent worrying – about your current assignments, about your future plans, […] Read more…
This week we are sharing a video on conflict resolution from an esteemed colleague, Dr. Jennie Byrne of Cognitive Psychiatry of Chapel Hill in North Carolina. These steps are simple and can be used at home or at work. Please let us know if you find this helpful or have any additional questions. I’d love […] Read more…