Originally developed as an antidepressant, amitriptyline has been found to be effective for multiple disorders beyond depression, including anxiety disorders, chronic pain, and sleep disturbances. By increasing levels of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain, amitriptyline helps regulate mood, alleviate pain, and improve sleep quality.

In this post, we’ll explore why scaling back your social media can boost your brain health, lift your mood, and ease anxiety, all backed by the latest findings and our clinical expertise.

A recent review article, Menopause and Sleep Disorders, published in the Journal of Mid-life Health, explores the connection between menopause and sleep disturbances, highlighting key risk factors, common sleep disorders, and potential treatment approaches.

Discover how once-nightly sodium oxybate is transforming narcolepsy treatment by improving sleep quality and daytime alertness.

Dr. Danish and his team at Philadelphia Integrative Psychiatry frequently encounter patients experiencing sleep disturbances, often linked to underlying medical conditions such as primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT).

Sleep hygiene refers to the practices, habits, and environmental factors that are critically important for quality sleep. Good sleep hygiene can enhance your mental health by improving mood, cognitive function, and overall well-being.

Daridorexant is a sleep medication that is non-habit forming and increased sleep duration by an average of one hour per night with minimal hangover the the following morning.

Adolescent insomnia may lead to adolescent depression.

Orexin antagonists can help treat insomnia while preserving normal sleep architecture.

At Philadelphia Integrative Psychiatry, we are dedicated to providing our patients with the most current and comprehensive care options.

Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder is the most common sleep disorder in teens, but is treatable.