SBHS Blog

Recognition and treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea(OSA)is extremely important especially in patient with mental illness.

Depression in Traumatic Brain injury (TBI) is very common. TBI occurs due to variety of reasons like Motor vehicle accidents, Sports injuries, Falls etc. Treatment of depression in TBI is challenging. We are presenting real case of a 56 yo woman.

As a mother, you want what is best for your child, either born or unborn. The decision to take medications during pregnancy can be difficult and frightening. Because medications taken during pregnancy can reach the fetus.

A combination of Vortioxetine ( Trintellix) and Esketamine ( Spravato) helped a woman who lost hope in antidepressants.

Treatment non response is extremely common in depression. There are options to help this situation.

Seriousness of depression explained using statistics and the available treatment options.

This blog post will discuss some of the most common types of anxiety disorders and what differentiates them.

This post describes the process of TMS mapping and what patients can expect during the first session.

Intranasal Esketamine ( Spravato) is approved by the FDA for Treatment-Resistant Major Depressive Disorder.

What is TMS? Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation is a noninvasive brain stimulation technique that uses an electromagnetic current to stimulate brain cells called neurons.

We provide individual therapy that is customized to your individual needs. The initial session will focus on reviewing your personal history, specific goals and developing a plan on how to effectively approach your concerns and/or goals.

The number of individuals over the age of 65 is rapidly expanding. In 2012, close to 13% of US population consisted of people who were 65 or up. By 2050 it is projected to be about 20%.

Lifetime prevalence of any psychiatric disorder ( mild or serious) in 13-18 years old people in the United States is at 46%.

Abuse of tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drugs is costly to our Nation. According to National Institute on Drug Abuse, it is exacting more than $700 billion annually in costs related to crime, lost work productivity and healthcare.

Getting older can include a variety of changes and pose a variety of challenges. There are not only physical limitations but other medical health adjustments. Some of these include learning to cope mentally with changes at this stage of life.

Addiction is a condition that can be treated through therapy and does not have to be a process all on your own. The first step to treating addiction is the willingness to decrease use and some may seek complete sobriety.

Couples therapy can be sought out for many reasons: A breakdown in communication patterns Stress from life changes Being in a different stage in the relationship

It is well known that exercise has numerous benefits including controlling weight, reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, strengthening bones and muscles and increasing your chances of living longer.

Are there times when you have one thought that seems to replay over and over in your mind? Do you find it affects your feelings and sometimes your behavior? You are not alone.

Psychotherapy is often used either alone or in combination with medications to treat mental illnesses. Called "therapy" for short, the word psychotherapy actually involves a variety of treatment techniques.

It's not that some people have willpower and some don't. it's that some people are ready to change and others are not. James Gordon

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychiatric_assessment