Methylfolate, the active form of folate, supports neurotransmitter production crucial for mood regulation. Studies show adding methylfolate to antidepressants can enhance their effectiveness, especially for those with MTHFR gene mutations. Consult your doctor, choose high-quality supplements, and track your progress. Comprehensive depression treatment includes lifestyle changes, therapy, and addressing personal issues.

Discover the connection between dysbiosis and depression in our latest video. Learn how an imbalance in gut bacteria impacts the gut-brain axis, contributing to inflammatory depression. Understand the role of leaky gut and systemic inflammation in mental health. Explore natural treatment approaches through diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes to restore gut health and improve mental well-being. Join us for insightful content on mental health and well-being.

Learn how to apologize effectively with our comprehensive guide. Discover key principles and components for a genuine apology to mend and strengthen relationships. Perfect for those seeking a psychiatrist in Brooklyn or New York City, understanding the art of apologizing can enhance your mental well-being and interactions. Read more for expert tips and resources.

As an integrative psychiatrist, I emphasize addressing chronic inflammation to enhance health. Chronic inflammation can lead to heart disease, diabetes, and autoimmune disorders. Discover ten proven methods, supported by research, to reduce inflammation and improve well-being.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a pervasive mental health condition marked by excessive and persistent worry. Unlike occasional anxious feelings, GAD involves uncontrollable anxiety that impairs daily functioning for at least six months. It manifests through psychological symptoms like apprehension and irritability, and physical symptoms such as fatigue and muscle tension.

As a Brooklyn psychiatrist, I explore various treatments for mood disorders, especially depression. Zinc supplements show promise as an adjunct to antidepressants, particularly for treatment-resistant cases. Zinc supports crucial CNS processes and mood regulation, potentially enhancing antidepressant efficacy. Consult your healthcare provider for personalized advice on zinc supplementation.

Join an integrative psychiatrist in Brooklyn as we explore Bulletproof Coffee vs. black coffee. Discover the benefits, review a 2020 research study, and learn how to make Bulletproof Coffee at home. Find out how Bulletproof Coffee can impact satiety, mood, and overall well-being. Don't miss out on expert insights and a simple recipe!

Discover the hidden motivations behind compassionate behavior with our exploration of submissive compassion. Learn how to cultivate healthier, genuine compassion and improve your well-being. Read more on our blog at Mind Body Seven and Dr. Beata Lewis.

Insomnia is the annoying but common condition characterized by either the inability to fall asleep, stay asleep, or get adequate restful sleep. If you are having trouble sleeping, your doctor or mental health provider may have given you the green light to take melatonin as part of your sleep hygiene plan but the variety of melatonin supplements available is dizzying! Balancing safety and effectiveness and ensuring you’re getting the most bang for your buck can be a daunting project. Let’s take a closer look at melatonin in all its forms.

How Self-Compassion Boosts Motivation: Discover effective strategies for personal growth through the power of self-compassion and enhance your motivation to achieve your goals.

If you’re feeling burnt out with your current coping skills, read on – perhaps you’ll find something here you haven’t already tried that sounds like it’s got merit. If you’re in a great space with your current set of strategies, super! You can also read on and tuck away anything that sounds like a fun one to try on your next bad day. 

Are you thinking about trying psychotherapy, but not sure what to expect? I’ll try to demystify and shed light on what therapy is, and what it isn’t, what is reasonable to expect from yourself, your therapist and the process, and just how long it can take. If you’re wondering if therapy is for you, and if it’s worth it, read on.

“Work will never love you back.” My friend shared this sage aphorism with me, and my knee jerk response was defensive: of course my work loves me back. My colleagues are talented professionals I respect and admire, and the administrative team supports us with warmth, authenticity, and that seamless sense of safety. When I wonder how to handle something, they are always right there, the situation handled with grace and aplomb. I feel respected and beloved. … Wait, what was that noise? Did you hear a screeching of brakes?

Navigating life with a chronic illness often unfolds in phases. The search for a diagnosis – a rollercoaster of hope and fear, denial and disbelief – usually comes first. Once diagnosed, the initial adjustment to life with this disease and its treatment gets underway. Then, with any luck at all, there’s the stable (ish) phase of just plain getting on with it – life in the new normal. Let’s take a closer look at each of these phases.

However, CBT is much more than simply the power of positive thinking. This approach to therapy has been used for decades and has been well studied. CBT is effective, sometimes even more effective than other modalities. Explaining and demonstrating what CBT looks like in a therapy context is a bit beyond the scope of one blog post, but we can take a closer look at one piece of this work by exploring what have been called “thinking errors” or cognitive distortions.

How to apologize is a skill that can be learned, both in terms of general “dos and don’ts” and specific building blocks of a thorough and healing apology. Apologizing so carefully may feel uncomfortably scripted at first, especially if you’re unaccustomed to being this mindful and accurate with words. With practice, it gets easier.

The fusion of VR and Mind-Body Therapies is proving to be a formidable force in the field of mental health, redefining the contours of therapeutic interventions.

MBT-C is a ground-breaking, research-backed intervention is centered on amplifying the mentalizing abilities of children and their families, cultivating emotional resilience, and nurturing healthy interpersonal dynamics.

A crucial component of this evolution is the increasing recognition of mind-body therapies in the realm of workplace wellness initiatives.

Research is ongoing, studies are promising, and holistic treatment plans for children are becoming mainstream, and appear particularly promising in the areas of childhood anxiety, emotional dysregulation, impulsivity and even pain.