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Low and Slow: The Art of SSRI Dose Optimization
"Start low and go slow" is a principle you may hear from integrative psychiatrists, and there is good reason for this approach. How you...
What to Expect During the First Two Weeks on an SSRI
The first two weeks on an SSRI can feel like a roller coaster. You may wonder if what you are experiencing is normal, when symptoms wil...
Working With Your Provider: A Collaborative Approach to Side Effect Management
Starting an antidepressant is the beginning of a relationship, not a one-time event. Your provider prescribes the medication, but you a...
Sleep and Depression: Why Treating Insomnia Can Change Your Mood More Than You Expect
Here’s something that surprises people.When you are depressed, sleep is not just a symptom. For many people, it is part of the engi...
A Guide to PTSD Treatment Options in Brooklyn NY
Navigating the path to healing from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re just starting t...
Swipe Right to Happily Ever After? What Science Says About Online Dating and Marriage
Love in the Digital Age
Imagine telling your future grandchildren, “Grandma and Grandpa met by swiping right!” Today, that’s becoming ...
Blood Sugar and the Brain: How Glucose Swings Impact Mood and Anxiety
Have you ever felt suddenly anxious for no reason—your heart racing, hands a little shaky, or a wave of irritability hitting out of now...
Breaking the Brain Fog: How Prolonged Fasting Switches Your Brain to Ketone Power
Have you ever experienced those frustrating days when your thoughts feel sluggish, your memory seems unreliable, and concentration requ...
Fasting and Mental Health: How 4-21 Day Fasting Periods Transform Mood and Well-being
If you've been struggling with persistent mood issues, chronic fatigue, or that sense that conventional treatments aren't quite reachin...
Finding Peace Through Endings: A Guide to Transitions
As a psychiatrist and therapist, I've witnessed many individuals move through life transitions and endings are particularly hard on all...









