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Understanding Panic Attacks: The Role of Oxygen and How to Manage Symptoms
In closing, our practice specializes in treating patients with holistic approaches that emphasize the significant benefits of proper breathing and relaxation techniques in the context of our approach to treating the whole person.
Integrative Yoga for Self-Esteem and Body Image
“Yoga helps to build self-awareness and improve our coping strategies to work through the stress we experience when coping with negative thoughts about ourselves. I love seeing the transformative impact that yoga has on my patients.” - Tracy Sciulli, MS, Doctoral Candidate,LPC, RYT-200
Understanding PANDAS, PANS, and POTS: A Guide for Concerned Parents
As a parent, it is natural to be concerned about your child's health, especially when it comes to their mental well-being. If you have heard of terms like PANDAS, PANS, or POTS and are worried that your child may be affected, this blog post aims to provide you with essential information and guidance. While these conditions can be complex and sometimes controversial, it is crucial to be informed and proactive in seeking appropriate care for your child.
How is the diagnosis of PANS made?
PANS and PANDAS are diagnoses made based on both clinical and laboratory studies, as opposed to diagnoses based on a single imaging or laboratory finding.
PANS & PANDAS: Do symptoms always come on abruptly?
Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) is a clinical diagnosis given to children who have a dramatic - sometimes overnight - onset of neuropsychiatric symptoms.
Is PANS life-threatening?
PANS (including PANDAS) is not in and of itself, life-threatening. But some of its comorbidities can cause significant morbidity if not managed.
Post-Pandemic Reentry Social Anxiety for Kids or Teens
After a year of social distancing and remote learning, reentry into the "normal" world can be a daunting prospect, especially for kids who are already prone to social anxiety.
The Price of Perfectionism
Although hard work and determination are important qualities for any individual to develop, when do high expectations and a desire to achieve begin to work against us?
Choosing A Therapist
Choosing a therapist who is compatible with your needs and personality can be a difficult yet rewarding endeavor.
Is PANS a subtype of encephalitis?
Not quite, but this is a matter of debate and may depend on our growing knowledge about the condition.
Anxiety and World Teen Mental Health Awareness Day
In this blog post, we will discuss how to deal with anxiety, one of the most common mental health issues affecting teenagers today.
Ketamine For Veterans
Ketamine therapy has shown promising benefits for veterans who suffer from treatment-resistant depression (TRD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Eating Disorders Awareness Week is taking place Monday February 27th through Sunday March 5th, and brings insight into the complexity and commonality of eating disorders today.
8 Tips for Parents of High Energy Kids
Kids express energy and emotions in many ways. By looking at the child free from judgment caregivers really get in touch with matching helpful strategies to the needs of the child.
What does it mean that PANS is a relapsing-remitting disease?
A relapsing-remitting disease is one in which there is sometimes a reoccurence of symptoms after some period of resolution of symptoms.
What is Heart Rate Variability (HRV)?
HRV has become more popular since the addition to wearable tech, so here is a user-friendly explanation of HRV and how it works.
Ketamine and Anxiety Disorders
While ketamine is known well to be a strong treatment for depression, we are beginning to understand more about the powerful effects ketamine has on anxiety as well.
Understanding Neuropsychological and Psychoeducational Testing
When exploring options for understanding cognitive and learning challenges, you may come across terms like "neuropsychological testing" and "psychoeducational testing." Both are valuable tools in assessing different aspects of brain function and learning, but they serve different purposes and involve different processes.