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Why Alcoholics Can’t Recover On Their Own
Those who haven’t experienced alcoholism themselves may be inclined to believe that someone with a drinking problem can solve it if they simply stop drinking. As much as that is true (drinking is the behavior designated as the problem), the underlying dependency and all that is mentally and biologically involved make quitting drinking all the…
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How To Know If Your Teen Is Depressed
Growing up comes with many challenges, especially in the teenage years, as hormones change and social experiences become more and more complex. Unfortunately, some teens may develop mental health problems or disorders, such as depression. What percent of teens are depressed? Depression is increasingly prevalent among teenagers, especially girls. Pew Research Center reports that “In…
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How To Help An Addict or Alcoholic You Love
What is it like to be in love with an addict or alcoholic? The hard truth of the matter is that a lasting relationship with a person with an addiction is impossible so long as their addiction goes untreated. The highest priority for a person with a substance use disorder (SUD) is the object of…
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How to Calm An Anxiety Attack
Anxiety is common for many people, but some may feel it more intensely than others. It is typically related to stressors or the anticipation of stressors that induce symptoms such as worry, distress, and fearfulness. Some of the most common anxiety-related disorders are: Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Panic Disorder Social Anxiety Disorder Specific Phobias Agoraphobia…
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Grounding Techniques for Anxiety
Feeling anxious about feeling anxious? Anxiety is common among everyone, though some experience greater degrees of it than others. Anxiety levels vary based on genetics, brain chemistry, traumas, stressors, and life events. These factors influence how anxious we feel. Based on your unique combination of factors and your current life stage, you might have some…
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Tips For Working Moms With ADHD
As a mother with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), it can be challenging managing your condition while putting the needs of your children first. There are plenty of mothers with ADHD who have found ways to overcome these challenges while healthily maintaining their day-to-day responsibilities. We know you have enough on your plate, so we’ve made…
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Wall Street’s Loneliness Crisis
Dr. Glazer and Fifth Avenue Psychiatry were recently featured in Business Insider. Read the full article here.
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Chronic Pain, Depression, & Addiction: Breaking the Pain Cycle with Psychological Treatments
By: Dr. Hannah Mitchell, PhD, MPH Chronic pain, or persistent pain that frequently interferes with life and professional activities, affects approximately one in five people in the United States.1 Chronic pain is one of the most common reasons individuals seek medical care. It is often a symptom of common chronic conditions including but not limited…
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The Transition from College Drinking to Professional Life
A common issue that occurs in our practice deals with the difficulties of transitioning from drinking behaviors in college to drinking behaviors in young adult/professional life. In college, there is an emphasis on partying, drinking socially, and using substances as a reward for working hard during the week in classes. This type of behavior has…
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