by calpsychiatry | Sep 5, 2020 | ADHD, Anxiety, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Depression, Hyperactivity, Medication Management, Mental Health, Personality Disorders, Podcast, Sleep, Stress, Trauma
Dr. Trevor Schraufnagel earned his PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Washington. He is an expert in the delivery of CBT and DBT. He maintains a private practice - Balance CBT - in Beverly Hills, CA and his primary focus is on treating anxiety and...
by calpsychiatry | Aug 24, 2020 | Depression, Medication Management, Sleep, Video
Many people come to us for the treatment of depression. Maybe it’s their therapist who suggests they come see a psychiatrist for a consultation. Or maybe it’s the individual themselves who recognizes symptoms that are of concern. Symptoms of depression include low...
by calpsychiatry | May 28, 2020 | ADHD, Anxiety, Article, Depression, Hyperactivity, Medication Management, Social Issues, Women's Mental Health
For years, ADHD was believed to be a disease of young boys. More research is showing that ADHD is going under-diagnosed in girls and women. When untreated, this mental disorder carries elevated morbidity and decreased life span by as much as 12.7 years in its most...
by calpsychiatry | May 7, 2020 | Anxiety, Article, Depression, Medication Management, PTSD, Sleep, Social Issues, Technology, Trauma
The coronavirus pandemic has made sleep difficult for many people, prompting some physicians to coin the resulting insomnia “COVID-somnia.” If you have tried lifestyle modifications and are still not getting restful sleep, it may be worth talking to your doctor about...
by calpsychiatry | Apr 27, 2020 | Anxiety, Article, Depression, Medication Management, Sleep, Social Issues, Telepsychiatry, Women's Mental Health
Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, Americans are using more anti-anxiety and antidepressant medications, says a recent report published by Express Scripts. The coronavirus pandemic has caused a lot of uncertainty and fear in the couple months. With people...
by calpsychiatry | Apr 20, 2020 | Anxiety, Depression, Medication Management, Mental Health, Sleep, Video
There are different types of insomnia. Some are due to psychological issues, such as anxiety or depression. And others are due to untreated medical conditions that have yet to be uncovered. Seeing a psychiatrist is often the first step in order to determine the type...
