Advanced Mental Health

The Narcissistic Spouse

Kristie DeBlasio Feehely, Ph.D — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:28:48 +0000

Narcissism, also known as self-love and selfishness, is often thought of as an unhealthy trait even though it can have a healthy side. For example, everyone should have the drive to better themselves and do something for their own reasons, so as long as the results don’t come at Continue reading →

Does Blood Pressure Increase With Long-Term Stimulant Use?

Aron Tendler, MD C.BSM — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:03:56 +0000

Considering the high prevalence of stimulants in our population, long term cardiovascular data has been lacking. A ten year study of long-term use of stimulants by children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) does not appear to increase risk of hypertension or elevate Continue reading →

Social Phobia, More Than Just Shyness.

Laura DeLuca, MD — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:51:44 +0000

Most people have felt shy or self-conscious in a social situation. This feeling might intensify when asking someone out on a date, speaking in public, or going on a job interview. This type of anxiety is temporary and once you get through the situation, life goes on as usual. Soc Continue reading →

When is it is more than just shyness?

Laura DeLuca, MD — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:47:52 +0000

Most people have felt nervous, shy or self-conscious at some point in their lives. It is normal to be nervous when asking someone out on a date, speaking in public, or a job interview. This anxiety is temporary, and doesn’t prevent us from completing the task and moving on with o Continue reading →

ATTENTION SHOP-A-HOLICS: You Can’t Buy Happiness

Holly LaSalle-Ricci, Ph.D. — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:41:33 +0000

Do family and friends worry about your spending? Do you open a new line of credit at every opportunity? Do you shop every day, sometimes several times a day? If you answered yes to these questions, you may be a compulsive shopper. Compulsive shopping affects thousands of Americans, Continue reading →

Is your child overweight?

Aron Tendler, MD C.BSM — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:13:05 +0000

Pediatric obesity is an international epidemic. One in four children is overweight and one in twelve children are obese; four times more common than when their parents were growing up. An obese nine year-old is eighty percent likely to remain obese at age thirty-five. Once children are Continue reading →

Do you lie awake at night, wishing you were asleep, worrying about your next day? Do you lie awakDo you lie awake at night, wishing you were asleep, worrying about your next day?

Aron Tendler, MD C.BSM — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:03:27 +0000

Chronic insomnia affects 12% of the population; even higher prevalence in children and adolescents and many of them do not “grow out of it.” A precipitating event occurs that keeps us up such as pain, stress or a new bed partner causing the initial bout of insomnia. You keep lookin Continue reading →

Diagnosing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Holly LaSalle-Ricci, Ph.D. — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:59:30 +0000

Is ADHD over-diagnosed in children? ADHD is often misdiagnosed because many clinicians provide the ADHD “label” following a five-minute interview or administering a ten-item questionnaire. Not surprisingly, these superficial assessments result in misdiagnoses.

ADHD Continue reading →

Is your child “Gifted” or does he/she suffer from Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)?

Kristie DeBlasio Feehely, Ph.D — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:57:44 +0000

If your child seems bright, it is important to have a qualified psychologist evaluate him or her for giftedness BEFORE you accept a diagnosis of ADD and medication.
When it comes to “Gifted” children, many parents, professional educators, and even some clinicians have an inac Continue reading →

Depression & The Transition To Menopause

Laura DeLuca, MD — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:56:03 +0000

Two studies demonstrate that women with no previous history of depression are at increased risk for depression during the transition into menopause.

Periods of hormonal transition are particularly vulnerable periods for psychiatric illness. Puberty, PMS (or premenstrual dysphor Continue reading →