Dry January, a month-long abstinence from alcohol, has gained popularity in recent years as a means to start the new year on a healthier note. This episode will explore the history of Dry January, its benefits, and whether it is a worthwhile endeavor. While some may argue that it is unnecessary or ineffective, the evidence suggests that Dry January can have numerous positive effects on physical and mental well-being.If you'd like to contact me or have any questions, please email me at [email protected] you are in NY, and If you'd like a 15-minute free consultation to determine if we are the right fit for each other, please email!

On this episode, I will be discussing herbal supplements for treatment of anxiety. First, I will briefly define anxiety, it’s symptoms and causes. Then  will discuss the main herbal treatments used as either an adjunct or supplementation. Will discuss Kava, Rhodiola Rosea, Theanine, and lavender. If you'd like to contact me or have any questions, please email me at [email protected] you are in NY, and If you'd like a 15-minute free consultation to determine if we are the right fit for each other, please email!

In this episode, my co-host and I delve into the definition, history, mechanism of action of all kinds of psychedelics. There here has been a reactivation in interest  in psychedelics because many studies have found that there is a  potential use of psychedelics to treat difficult and resistant conditions, such as PTSD, so in this episode we discuss the potential benefits of using psychedelics as form of treatment for mental illness. If you'd like to contact me or have any questions, please email me at [email protected] you are in NY, and If you'd like a 15-minute free consultation to determine if we are the right fit for each other, please email!

So what is and isn't Bipolar Disorder? There are so many misconceptions about the diagnosis, treatment, and course of this prevalent illness, that we thought we would share some insights from out perspective. Join us to find out:-What is Bipolar Disorder-How did it first get diagnosed -How do you diagnose it -What are the most common treatments -And our experience with it as psychiatry residentsIf you'd like to contact me or have any questions, please email me at [email protected] you are in NY, and If you'd like a 15-minute free consultation to determine if we are the right fit for each other, please email!

On this episode we’ll be discussing what hypnosis is, the differences between the conscious and the unconscious mind, it's history, who is easily hypnotizable and why?, what common disorders are treated with hypnosis, and what a typical hypnosis session looks like. If you'd like to contact me or have any questions, please email me at [email protected] you are in NY, and If you'd like a 15-minute free consultation to determine if we are the right fit for each other, please email!

This is a special episode dedicated to my grandmother who passed away from natural causes recently. As I am experiencing grief, I thought that many of you out there are going through the same emotions. We would like to discuss what is grief, bereavement, and how to spot when you are dipping into major depressive disorder. We would also like to give you some helpful ways on how to mitigate these intense feelings. We will discuss  an article that specifically looked at grief and the covid 19 pandemic in older adults. We will also discuss the differences between grief, mourning, bereavement, and something called  "prolonged grief". If you'd like to contact me or have any questions, please email me at [email protected] you are in NY, and If you'd like a 15-minute free consultation to determine if we are the right fit for each other, please email!

On this episode, we will discuss other supplements that might help with symptoms of depression. We will go over creatine, vitamin D, and saffron, We will also mention cannabidiol, as many of my patient’s ask me if this supplement reduces anxiety, depression, and possibly pain. If you'd like to contact me or have any questions, please email me at [email protected] you are in NY, and If you'd like a 15-minute free consultation to determine if we are the right fit for each other, please email!

On this episode, we will be discussing various herbal supplementations for helping with symptoms of depression. We will be going over what depression is, at the biological level, and then we will be getting into science-supported ways for treating and perhaps avoiding depression altogether. We will be discussing St. John’s wort, SAMe, EPA fatty acids. If you'd like to contact me or have any questions, please email me at [email protected] you are in NY, and If you'd like a 15-minute free consultation to determine if we are the right fit for each other, please email!

In this episode, we will be discussing what happiness means, and some of the key concepts mentioned in the book called “The happiness Hypothesis” by Jonathan Haidt. Through clinical practice, seeing patients in the psychiatry clinic, I noticed that the primary goal for my patients is to find  relief in their suffering, primarily by increasing their level of happiness.  And what I found interesting is that everyone’s definition of what happiness is different, but the destination always seems to be the same. For  centuries, philosophers have wondered how to find happiness.  Buddha, for instance, cast aside all of his worldly possessions in the hopes of becoming happier and Ancient Greek philosophers wrote various treatises on the nature of happiness, but which one of those many ideas are useful to our own lives?Is it possible to find happiness?I believe that your life reflects your attitude. But by seeing patients, I see often that people struggle to find the bright side to things, and that they are prone to negativity, which can breed psychiatric illnesses such as anxiety and depression. We struggle to find the positive in things partly due to our evolution as a human species, because we are hardwired  to pay close attention to threats that are around us. For most of us, and my patients, the bad always seems to outweigh the good. Our ability to be happy is also affected by our genetics, and actually happiness is one of the most heritable aspects of our personality. So if we are predestined to be happy or not, can we do anything about it to change it?  Find out on this week's episode. If you'd like to contact me or have any questions, please email me at [email protected] you are in NY, and If you'd like a 15-minute free consultation to determine if we are the right fit for each other, please email!