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Exploring the Connection Between Bipolar Disorder and Anxiety Disorders

Dr. Sagnik Mukherjee Blog

Exploring the Connection Between Bipolar Disorder and Anxiety Disorders As a parent, caregiver, or even a concerned family member, have you ever wondered whether the mood swings you witness in your loved one could be more than just emotional highs and lows? However, it’s not just about mood swings.

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Giving Caregivers a Platform: Meagan, Mother of Matt

Mad in America

A few weeks later, Matt’s wife informed me that his personality had changed drastically, sometimes sobbing for hours since he began the antidepressants. He went to his GP, who diagnosed him with “anxiety disorder” on top of his bipolar diagnosis and prescribed Xanax. My husband and I wrote and requested informed consent.

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Is Weed a Depressant? Understanding Marijuana’s Effects.

My Psychiatry

For some, cannabis induces relaxation, but others, particularly those using high-THC strains, may experience heightened anxiety or even panic attacks. Evidence points to a moderate association between marijuana use and social anxiety disorder (SAD). This can also lead to struggles with problem-solving and concentration.

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It’s Health’s Illusions I Recall, I Really Don’t Know Health at All

Mad in America

RCTs aim at an external validity that will inform clinical practice. Information about what happened in these assays is protected by commercial confidentiality requirements rather than by clinical confidentiality. In any other market consumer associations provide us with that kind of information.

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What’s the Story with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? Part II

Solara Mental Health

This article will discuss some causes of the disorder, diagnoses, and treatment. For more information regarding the three types of ADHD, and the primary symptoms of each one, please refer to the previous article in this series. Causes of ADHD The exact cause of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is not yet known.

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What is Telemedicine?

My Psychiatry

Interactive Medicine : Interactive Medicine involves live interaction of the physician and their patients, mostly through a video call, while protecting the privacy, security, and integrity of protected health information. This includes health education, health information, and health care services that involve telecare and telemedicine.

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MPS Members Actively Taking New Patients: Appointments Within 1-2 Weeks

The Maryland Psychiatric Society

Dr. Sarah Johnson offers both psychotherapy and medication management services and has a special interest in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders. Mostly sees patients with a Mood Disorder: Depression, Anxiety and Bipolar Disorder. Sarah Johnson, M.D., Mercedes Rizo, M.D. Cigna or self pay only.