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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Do SSRIs Stunt Growth in Adolescents? What We Know So Far

Emerging evidence suggests SSRIs may suppress height growth in adolescents. Learn what two studies show and how Dr. Danish helps families navigate this risk when treating mental health in children.

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How NAC May Help Autism, OCD, and Schizophrenia: A Look at the Science Behind N-Acetylcysteine

Learn how N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) can reduce irritability in autism, support OCD and schizophrenia treatment, and improve brain health with minimal side effects.

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Alex’s Autism Journey: Real Help, Real Results

Meet Alex. At 22, they were looking for real support to manage Autism, ADHD, anxiety, and more—while building confidence and executive functioning skills. After discovering our Autism Program online, Alex connected with Chris Smith and began a journey of growth through a team-based model that made expert care both accessible and affordable.

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How our Autism and Behavior Program Changed Olivia’s Life

Olivia, a 12-year-old girl, has always been bright and creative but has struggled with big emotions, anxiety, and difficulty focusing. Olivia’s parents had tried both autism therapy and medication, but nothing seemed to truly make a difference — until they came across the Autism and Behavior Program at Philadelphia Integrative Psychiatry.

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The Growing Challenges of Accessing Prescription Stimulants: What Patients Need to Know About ADHD, Access, and Misuse

Managing ADHD can be life-changing, but for many patients, especially adults, navigating treatment options has become more complex than ever. More adults are being prescribed stimulant prescriptions, resulting in medication shortages and rising concerns around non-medical use.

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Alexithymia in Personality Disorders: New Insights for Diagnosis and Treatment

Explore the connection between Alexithymia and personality disorders, including how difficulty identifying emotions can impact relationships and mental health. This post sheds light on emerging research and clinical insights to better understand emotional awareness in therapy.

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