Posts Tagged ‘nyc’

Common Questions About Ketamine Therapy

In a prior article I announced that we are now offering an exciting 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 fast and often long-lasting. If you haven’t read that article, […] Read more…

What to Expect at Your First Appointment with Dr. Amanda Itzkoff?

There are many different types of psychiatrists as well as practices in the mental health field. Oftentimes, a first appointment can be a source of anxiety for new patients. While each practitioner will vary, just like each patient will vary – I like to describe what patients may expect on a first appointment at my […] Read more…

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3 Ways to Deal with Selfish People

We all have selfish tendencies and that’s perfectly normal. But, what’s not okay is being selfish all the time. It’s important to remember, especially in relationships, that it’s not just about the needs of one person. Here are 3 ways to deal with selfish people more effectively. 1. Set Boundaries This is very important with […] Read more…

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Preventing Suicide Among College Students

I picked up a People magazine from my waiting room while en route to a conference and was reading about Madison Holleran, a U Penn freshman who was a beautiful track star with a 4.1 GPA who committed suicide by jumping off a 9-story garage on January 17, 2014. People Magazine isn’t the type of […] Read more…

Did you know that Insomnia can Impact your ADHD symptoms?

Did you know that Insomnia can Impact your ADHD symptoms?

Insomnia frequently co-occurs in patients who suffer from ADHD. While many people believe that insomnia, in the setting of ADHD, can only be due to use of stimulant medication, many patients with ADHD take longer to “unwind” at the end of the day as part of the primary process that is underlying the illness itself, […] Read more…

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How Does Childhood Guilt Affect Your Adult Life?

Guilt is a powerful emotion that tends to elicit feelings of shame, panic, and loss of self-esteem, no matter your age. It is often introduced during childhood as parents’ way of controlling a child’s behavior. However, using this tactic can cause anxious thinking and may lead to bouts of depression as an adult. If you’ve […] Read more…

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How, Exactly, Can a Psychiatrist Help with My Addiction?

Addiction affects millions of people each year but it’s not a battle you have to fight alone, nor is it one that is easily fought alone. Help is available by way of AA meetings, support groups, therapy, and medication and more. In fact, sometimes the treatment options can be dizzying. Working collaboratively with a psychiatrist […] Read more…

Are You an Emotional Eater?

Food is everywhere we look; on television, the internet, billboard signs, magazines, you name it. We need food to survive but are you using food properly? The primary functions of food are to provide nourishment and fuel our bodies. Are you eating to provide your body with nourishment or for another reason? What is Emotional […] Read more…

5 Ways to Be Happier

Many people believe that their own happiness is dependent on other people or on material possessions. While these may bring us temporary joy, it’s just that – temporary. They don’t make us truly happy and, once the initial effect wears off, we’re right back where we started. You can have true happiness and here are […] Read more…

Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders

Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders

During and after pregnancy, women can expect to experience many different emotions. Many women talk about the “glow” of pregnancy. Many others describe feeling happy one minute but worried, down, or tired the next, particularly in the first few days or weeks after giving birth. When these symptoms are mild and resolve on their own […] Read more…

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