For many people in the general public, there is an air of invincibility about their physicians. Walking into a doctor’s office seems like a one-way street: a patient comes in with a problem, and their doctor is there to solve it. But the painful truth is that not only are doctors human, they actually suffer […] Read more…
The physical and emotional strain of PTSD can become a struggle for some people and it can linger in the form of panic attacks and other behavioral manifestations that interfere with daily life. The residual effects of a shocking or scary event can continue for months (or even longer,) and make people feel stressed and […] Read more…
The ritual of renewal known as the New Year’s resolution is a difficult process for some people, and even this seemingly innocuous process can have implications for your mental health and well-being. Lots of people create ambitious resolutions, but research suggests that resolutions with focused, actionable goals have the best chance of succeeding. Making New […] Read more…
Beethoven, Brian Eno, Keith Jarrett. Strange bedfellows with a common thread: they used frustration as a vehicle for creativity. Much as frustration can thwart the creative process, it can also be channeled to positive use. In my practice, I come across many people experiencing frustration from one or more important parts of their life: spouses, […] Read more…
For many people, holiday stress is compounded by dealing with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD.) OCD is a form of mental illness that is sometimes trivialized by the way it has been portrayed in popular culture. Neil Simon’s play The Odd Couple, which was also a long-running sitcom, featured the character Felix, who was obsessive about […] Read more…
I’m pleased to announce that we are now offering a revolutionary new treatment for severe depression, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD called Ketamine Therapy. This new therapy is dramatically improving the lives of people suffering from treatment-resistant illnesses. In many cases, the relief is very fast and often long-lasting. Several scientific studies, including those conducted at […] Read more…