by calpsychiatry | Dec 22, 2021 | ADHD, Article, Hyperactivity, Mental Health, Mood Disorders, Therapy
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder known as A.D.H.D is a complex diagnosis. Some people can go undetected in childhood, leading them to present for the first time in adulthood for A.D.H.D.-type symptoms. For some people, simple planning and focusing on tasks can...
by calpsychiatry | Dec 8, 2021 | Article, BiPolar Disorder, Mental Health, Mood Disorders, Psychology, Therapy
In a longitudinal study, MRI imaging of bipolar patients with and without manic episodes were compared for six years. The results showed that manic episodes led to decreased volume in certain areas of the brain. Bipolar disorder has been linked to various structural...
by calpsychiatry | Nov 24, 2021 | Anxiety, Article, Depression, Mental Health, Mood Disorders, Psychology, Stress, Therapy
Research is showing that untreated mental illness alone confers a higher risk of worsening physical ailments. Recent research is showing that mental illness can lead to the progression of physical ailments. In a recent New York Times column, Jane Brody speaks with Dr....
by calpsychiatry | Nov 17, 2021 | Anxiety, Article, Depression, Mental Health, Mood Disorders, Psychology, Therapy
Depression and anxiety are the two most common mental disorders. While people can have both an anxiety disorder and depression, it is important to know key differences between the two for accurate treatment. Despite depression and anxiety disorders being among the...
by calpsychiatry | Sep 1, 2021 | Mood Disorders, Podcast, Video
Dr. Sloninsky is a board certified in adult psychiatry through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She completed her psychiatry residency training at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. From there she completed a psychiatry fellowship at UCLA...
by calpsychiatry | Jul 28, 2021 | Anxiety, Mood Disorders, OCD, Podcast, Video, Women's Mental Health
Dr. Burnett is a general adult psychiatrist with experience treating a wide range of psychiatric disorders. Her areas of special interest include anxiety and mood disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and women’s mental health. Dr. Burnett earned her...
