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A Psychiatrist’s Notes on Integrative Treatments

Alcoholism
Can GLP-1 Agonists Treat Alcoholism?

Samoon Ahmad M.D. on December 9, 2024

GLP-1 drugs are quickly becoming some of the most ubiquitous in the U.S., and they have drawn interest for their potential use in treating alcohol use disorder.

GLP-1 drugs are quickly becoming some of the most ubiquitous in the U.S., and they have drawn interest for their potential use in treating alcohol use disorder.

Sleep
The Sleeping Giant: How Sleep Apnea Hurts Mental Health

Samoon Ahmad M.D. on December 2, 2024

Research has shown that obstructive sleep apnea is an independent risk factor for depression, anxiety, and, more importantly, cognitive decline and dementia.

Research has shown that obstructive sleep apnea is an independent risk factor for depression, anxiety, and, more importantly, cognitive decline and dementia.

Psychiatry
Could Weight Loss Drugs Be a Psychiatric Tool?

Samoon Ahmad M.D. on September 6, 2024

GLP-1 agonists may improve the disease course for a host of neurological and psychiatric disorders tied to inflammation, providing relief to millions of patients.

GLP-1 agonists may improve the disease course for a host of neurological and psychiatric disorders tied to inflammation, providing relief to millions of patients.

CBD
Is CBG the Next CBD?

Samoon Ahmad M.D. on August 1, 2024

Individuals looking for an alternative to CBD and are burdened by feelings of stress or anxiety may find that CBG provides similar relief without significant side effects.

Individuals looking for an alternative to CBD and are burdened by feelings of stress or anxiety may find that CBG provides similar relief without significant side effects.

Friends
The Illusion of Privacy in the Online Age

Samoon Ahmad M.D. on July 16, 2024

People have always relied on close friends and relatives when making difficult decisions or seeking validation. Social media has expanded the number.

People have always relied on close friends and relatives when making difficult decisions or seeking validation. Social media has expanded the number.

Therapy
What Is Art Therapy?

Samoon Ahmad M.D. on April 9, 2024

Art therapy is an integrative practice that allows patients to express themselves or communicate their emotions in novel ways.

Art therapy is an integrative practice that allows patients to express themselves or communicate their emotions in novel ways.

Social Media
Social Media and Resiliency

Samoon Ahmad M.D. on March 19, 2024

There is no quick solution to help individuals reconnect to the real world and restore their sense of empathy, but there is a clear starting point: Put down the phone.

There is no quick solution to help individuals reconnect to the real world and restore their sense of empathy, but there is a clear starting point: Put down the phone.

Diet
Obesity and Neurocognitive Decline

Samoon Ahmad M.D. on December 1, 2023

Obesity increase one’s risk of metabolic and cardiovascular disorders. New evidence suggests that obesity may also increase one’s risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Obesity increase one’s risk of metabolic and cardiovascular disorders. New evidence suggests that obesity may also increase one’s risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Long Covid
Serotonin’s Role in Long Covid

Samoon Ahmad M.D. on October 26, 2023

Long Covid continues to be a major problem for millions. Now new research suggests that long Covid is associated with lower levels of circulating serotonin.

Long Covid continues to be a major problem for millions. Now new research suggests that long Covid is associated with lower levels of circulating serotonin.

Gut-Brain Axis
Psychiatry and Inflammatory Conditions

Samoon Ahmad M.D. on September 26, 2023

Diet and gut health are essential components of mental health, and the gut-brain axis has progressed from an esoteric concept to a popular one.

Diet and gut health are essential components of mental health, and the gut-brain axis has progressed from an esoteric concept to a popular one.

Social Networking
Social Media and Herd Mentality

Samoon Ahmad M.D. on September 8, 2023

Social media has profoundly altered the relationship between individuals and media by making consumption of media a dynamic process rather than a passive one.

Social media has profoundly altered the relationship between individuals and media by making consumption of media a dynamic process rather than a passive one.