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Navigating ARFID: Insights from Recent Research and Clinical Practice

Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a condition that we at Philadelphia Integrative Psychiatry are intimately familiar with, especially in treating its comorbidities.

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Marijuana Use: Practical Steps for Teens and Young Adults to Reduce and Quit

The insights provided by the Global Drug Survey and the practical guidelines developed by experts like Professor Winstock empower Dr. Danish and his team at Philadelphia Integrative Psychiatry to make informed and balanced decisions regarding marijuana use among teens and young adults

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The Impact of Screen Time on Child and Teen Mood and Behaviors

This blog delves into the negative effects of excessive screen time on mood and behaviors in young individuals, drawing insights from recent research. We explore how these findings relate to mental health and offer a perspective on managing screen time for healthier outcomes.

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Dopamine Fasting: Is it A Path to Reclaiming Your Mental Clarity?

Dopamine fasting emerges as a beacon of hope for those seeking to reclaim their mental clarity and well-being. This practice, which involves temporarily abstaining from addictive behaviors such as social media, video games, and gambling, aims to reset the brain's reward circuitry by reducing the release of dopamine.

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Zoloft (Sertraline): A Guide to Its Uses and Evidence

Zoloft, known generically as sertraline, is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor SSRI commonly prescribed to treat a variety of mental health disorders. It works by increasing the amount of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain that helps with various mental health disorders.

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The MOTAR Study: Exercise as a Path to Mental Wellness

The recent Mood Treatment with Antidepressants or Running, or MOTAR study, published in the Journal of Affective Disorders and led by Brenda Penninx, has provided valuable insights into the connection between exercise and mental health, particularly highlighting running therapy's efficacy in treating depression and anxiety disorders.

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Vitamin D3: Its Role in Mental and Medical Health Disorders

Vitamin D3 is important in your body for a variety of reasons. Its most vital role is helping in calcium absorption. But it serves many other functions as well: It helps with immunity, mood regulation, and even aids in healthy weight regulation.

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