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Psychiatry and Sleep

The connection between mental health and sleep problems.

Mindfulness

Perfection Is Unattainable: Aim for 80 Percent

Alex Dimitriu M.D. on October 10, 2022

We are all just human. Do your best in achieving realistic goals—whether they be 80 percent, 70 percent, or just 60 percent of your aspirations.

We are all just human. Do your best in achieving realistic goals—whether they be 80 percent, 70 percent, or just 60 percent of your aspirations.

Diet

Good Health Requires Commitment and Consistency

Alex Dimitriu M.D. on May 19, 2022

Good health does not come cheaply. A healthy lifestyle requires commitment and adherence, being methodical, much like the diligence needed when taking a prescribed medication.

Good health does not come cheaply. A healthy lifestyle requires commitment and adherence, being methodical, much like the diligence needed when taking a prescribed medication.

ADHD

Exercise, Good Food, Meditation: Alternatives to ADHD Meds

Alex Dimitriu M.D. on December 14, 2021

You can’t change your DNA. But you can change your eating, fitness, and sleep habits—all of which may have real, positive effects on ADHD symptoms.

You can’t change your DNA. But you can change your eating, fitness, and sleep habits—all of which may have real, positive effects on ADHD symptoms.

ADHD

Why ADHD Isn't Just for Kids

Alex Dimitriu M.D. on November 22, 2021

ADHD is not just for kids. The preponderance of recent evidence indicates ADHD is chronic across the lifespan.

ADHD is not just for kids. The preponderance of recent evidence indicates ADHD is chronic across the lifespan.

ADHD

High-Functioning ADHD Is Often Subtle But Still a ‘Mountain’

Alex Dimitriu M.D. on October 1, 2021

Most cases of ADHD are readily manageable through behavior therapy, medication, exercise, and diet, but as many as 75 percent of adults with ADHD are not even aware they have it.

Most cases of ADHD are readily manageable through behavior therapy, medication, exercise, and diet, but as many as 75 percent of adults with ADHD are not even aware they have it.

Sleep

Blue Light Has an Apocalyptic Impact on Sleep and Human Health

Alex Dimitriu M.D. on August 26, 2021

Despite its environmental benefits, blue light has become a threat to human health. It represents a potential apocalypse, creating a world of, sleep-deprived “walking dead.”

Despite its environmental benefits, blue light has become a threat to human health. It represents a potential apocalypse, creating a world of, sleep-deprived “walking dead.”

Personality

Does Nature or Nurture Determine Your Personality?

Alex Dimitriu M.D. on June 10, 2021

Is someone's personality the result of inherited genetic traits or the layering of years of experiences through interaction with the surrounding environment?

Is someone's personality the result of inherited genetic traits or the layering of years of experiences through interaction with the surrounding environment?

Psychopharmacology

The SSRI Experience: the First 30 Days

Alex Dimitriu M.D. on April 12, 2021

Making the decision to take a psychiatric medication is a tough one. We explored what the first 30 days of treatment with an SSRI are like using a fictional case.

Making the decision to take a psychiatric medication is a tough one. We explored what the first 30 days of treatment with an SSRI are like using a fictional case.

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Men have long been silent and stoic about their inner lives, but there’s every reason for them to open up emotionally—and their partners are helping.

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