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Building Social Skills Through Play: How Our Autism & Behavior Program Helps Kids Shine
Through play-based sessions that feel more like fun than therapy, our Autism & Behavior Program helps kids build real-world social skills—like making friends, sharing ideas, and joining group activities. At Philadelphia Integrative Psychiatry, we meet every child where they are and support their journey toward connection, confidence, and joy.
What to Expect When Your Child Begins ABA Therapy
Starting ABA therapy can feel overwhelming—but at Philadelphia Integrative Psychiatry, we make the process clear, compassionate, and deeply personalized for your child and family. From day one, you’ll be part of a supportive team focused on meaningful progress, real-life skills, and everyday wins that build confidence for everyone involved.
Why Summer Can Be Especially Tough for ADHD—and What You Can Do About It
For many, summer is a time to relax and recharge. But for individuals with ADHD, the lack of routine that summer often brings can make daily life feel more overwhelming than restful. Without the structure of school or consistent work schedules, it’s easy for time to slip away, attention to wander, and frustration to mount.
Ketogenic Diet for Type 2 Diabetes: New Evidence on Weight Loss, Glycemic Control, and Lipid Improvement
New research shows the ketogenic diet can improve weight, blood sugar, and lipid levels in overweight patients with Type 2 Diabetes—when used safely.
Summer Camps for Kids & Teens: Great Options for All, Including Those with ADHD
Looking for the right summer camp for your teen or child with ADHD? This guide breaks down ADHD-specific programs and adventure-based camps that offer structure, connection, and personal growth—without the overwhelm.
Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine) for ADHD: Efficacy, Safety, and What Patients Should Know
Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) is a long-acting ADHD stimulant proven effective in both kids and adults. Learn about its effect sizes, side effects, and real-world benefits.
Healing Without the Hallucination: How JRT and Bromo-LSD Are Redefining Psychedelic Medicine
Learn how LSD analogs like JRT and bromo-LSD could revolutionize care for depression and cluster headaches—offering healing without the psychedelic trip.
Supporting Executive Function Over Summer Break
Summer doesn't have to derail your child’s progress—our Executive Function Coaching and ADHD Medication Management help turn the break into a powerful season for growth, structure, and skill-building.
Ketamine Therapy: A Growing Record of Safety — and Unexpected Seizure Benefits
A recent large-scale, study has highlighted an important side benefit of ketamine that could impact how we counsel patients here in Philly — including those with PTSD, depression, or comorbid seizure disorders.
Could Folate Receptor Autoantibodies Be the Missing Link in PANS/PANDAS?
New research offers a promising new lead in how to treat children affected with Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) and/or PANDAS.
Why the FDA Rejected MDMA Therapy for PTSD—and What It Means for the Future of Psychedelic Medicine
We are learning more and more about the effects of MDMA to treat PTSD. Here we learn more about the FDA’s ruling and what this means for patients looking for innovative treatments.
Quetiapine vs. Lithium: Which Augmentation Works Better for Treatment-Resistant Depression?
When depression becomes treatment-resistant, doctors look at other options to augment the treatment for better results. In here, we compare two of the most common options — Seroquel (quetiapine) and lithium.
Naltrexone-Bupropion for Weight Loss: What the Latest Research Tells Us
Learn how naltrexone-bupropion helps with weight loss, depression, and food cravings. Discover safety data and who benefits most.
Prenatal Acetaminophen Exposure and Risk of ADHD in Children: New Research Calls for Caution
New study links prenatal acetaminophen exposure to increased ADHD risk in children, especially girls. Dr. Danish breaks down the findings and implications.
Tranylcypromine: A Powerful and Underrated Option for Treatment-Resistant Depression
Dr. Danish tells us about the game changing drug, tranylcypromine (Parnate), that may help patients struggling with treatment-resistant depression (TRD) finally find relief.
Understanding Social Anxiety Disorder and Effective Treatments at Philadelphia Integrative Psychiatry
Dr. Danish explores effective care plans for managing social anxiety disorder (SAD) including a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and pharmacotherapy.
Autism and Pregnancy: What the Research Really Says About Risk Factors
Are pregnancy conditions like gestational diabetes linked to autism? Learn what recent studies reveal—and what they don’t—about maternal health and ASD risk.
Ketogenic Diet Shows Major Symptom Relief Across Mental Health
The ketogenic diet may offer rapid, significant relief from treatment-resistant depression, bipolar disorder, and psychosis—while also improving mood, cognition, and metabolic health.