ADULT ATTENTION DEFICITS – THE PSYCHIATRIST AS DETECTIVE

April 1, 2010 For Men

There has been increasing interest in adults with attention deficit problems in both the popular press as well as the psychiatric literature. Some of this results from a greater awareness that the attentional deficits of childhood often persist into adulthood; while other aspects relate to a pervasive anxiety over the need to perform at ever [...]

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EXISTENTIAL CRISIS IN YOUNG ADULTS

March 8, 2010 For Parents

A number of highly talented young adults are living through what might be termed an “existential crisis.” Typically these are young men and women in their late teens or early-to-mid twenties, with a track record of tremendous academic and extracurricular success, who seem to “hit a wall” while in high school, college or graduate school. [...]

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ADULT RELATIONSHIPS 102 – THE NARCISSIST

February 21, 2010 For Older Teens and Young Adults

“Once upon a time there was a man named Narcissus who came across a deep pool in a forest from which he took a drink. As he did, he saw his reflection for the first time in his life, and fell in love with the beautiful boy who was staring back at him. Realizing that [...]

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Adult Relationships 101

February 10, 2010 For Older Teens and Young Adults

In television, movies, and books, consumers are frequently presented with an image of love that is passionate, blissful, and all-encompassing. Characters such as Wesley and Buttercup in the movie The Princess Bride, and Edward and Bella in the movie Twilight, exhibit undying devotion and affection which sustains them through every hardship they encounter. These movies, [...]

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“LETTING GO” OF YOUR CHILD AS THEY BECOME AN ADULT

February 2, 2010 For Parents

One of the more challenging epochs for a parent who is actively and lovingly engaged in their child’s emotional growth and development is when their child enters young adulthood. As a parent, having one’s child “graduate” into adulthood emotionally healthy and independent is a source of great pride and personal satisfaction – and of course [...]

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THE IMPORTANCE OF RECOGNIZING AND TREATING ANXIETY IN MIDDLE-AGED WOMEN

December 3, 2009 For Physicians

Anxiety is an inevitable experience in everyday life, and a certain level of anxiety is normal. “Signal anxiety” alerts us to an upcoming challenge (for example, a presentation to one’s colleagues at work, or an upcoming trip to tour colleges with one’s child); and mobilizes an increased energy level and sharpens our focus, to assist [...]

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THE BENEFITS OF “BRAIN FITNESS”

November 25, 2009 For Men

We all know that regular cardiovascular fitness promotes healthy heart, lung and blood vessel function; and can Improve symptoms of anxiety and depression and promote healthy longevity. Evidence increasingly supports that “cognitive fitness” comparably benefits our brains as well. One of the fastest growing areas of neuroscience relates to how brain structure and function can [...]

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EXERCISE IS MEDICINE FOR ADD

November 13, 2009 For Men

Regular exercise has a variety of beneficial effects on differing emotional disorders in both children and adults. First, let’s consider its effects on Attention Deficit Disorder. According to a recent article in Medscape, ADD affects at least 8%-10% of children, and almost as many adults. It’s now considered a biological brain disorder and may have [...]

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RECOVERING FROM THE “EMPTY NEST” SYNDROME

November 4, 2009 For Parents

The population of our metropolitan area has the highest ratio of professionals with advanced degrees in the country. With this distinction comes a particular type of “Empty Nest Syndrome” that I have observed in couples that I have treated over the years. Typically, both husband and wife are driven to succeed at work and at [...]

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HELPING YOUR CHILD FOLLOWING A TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCE

October 26, 2009 For Parents

As parents we instinctively wish to shield our children from traumatic experiences. There is a significant value to creating an “envelope” around younger children in their most formative years, to bring them an increased feeling of stability and security. There is a significant likelihood that a child, adolescent or young adult will experience a traumatic [...]

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