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Vilash Reddy, MD
Nov 3, 20231 min read
Looking for a Psychiatrist that takes your Insurance?
It can be challenging, frustrating trying to find a psychiatrist that takes your insurance as more psychiatrist are opting out of...
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Oct 2, 20232 min read
“Talk. They Hear You.” Celebrates 10 Years of Preventing Underage Substance Use
"Talk. They Hear You."® is a national prevention campaign by SAMHSA that aims to increase parents' awareness of underage substance use...
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Oct 1, 20231 min read
Child Psychiatry Tips for Promoting Children's Well-Being
Child psychiatry primarily focuses on behavioral disorders and emotional problems that affect children, often characterized by anxiety...
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Sep 22, 202319 min read
Mental Health Matters Podcast: Understanding and Preventing Youth Suicide
Mental Health Matters Episode Summary In 2020, suicide was the 12th leading cause of death in the United States, claiming the lives of...
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Sep 21, 20233 min read
Mental Health and Personal Finances Amongst Top Stressors for Students
A recent survey found mental health and finances were some of the top stressors for college students. Q&A It is back to school season,...
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Sep 21, 20231 min read
FDA OKs ADHD Generics; Flotation Therapy; Civilians Respond to Distress Calls
— News and commentary from the psychiatry world Flotation Therapy The FDA approved the first generic forms of lisdexamfetamine dimesylate...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Sep 6, 20238 min read
Does Social Media Use Cause Depression?
Social Media Cause Depression How heavy Instagram and Facebook use may be affecting kids negatively Quick Read Studies show that...
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Sep 6, 20237 min read
Attachment Styles & Their Role in Relationships
Attachment styles and the roles they play in relationships - is a wide spread topic of interest, both in research and in peoples’...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Aug 29, 20232 min read
Anna Freud | Child Psychoanalysis | Defense Mechanisms
Anna Freud | Child Psychoanalysis | Defense Mechanisms What is a defense mechanism? It is how we deal with emotions, feelings, which is...
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Aug 27, 20239 min read
Paying Attention to ADHD Prescriptions in Your Community
How many children in your community are on ADHD medications? Do you know how important it is to find out? It may be time for a new...
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chrisviesumalinog
Aug 27, 20231 min read
Among Children, Mental Disorders Associate With Gender, Family Income, Obesity
The prevalence of mental disorders among children was higher in those with families that had lower annual incomes and high BMI. Risk for...
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Aug 27, 20232 min read
Two Years of Methylphenidate Use Likely Does Not Affect Growth in Children With ADHD
Long-term methylphenidate treatment is not likely to be associated with growth impairments. Two years of treatment with methylphenidate...
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Aug 27, 20231 min read
Changes in Sleep Related With Behavioral Problems Between Childhood and Adolescence
Profiles of sleep problems were related with behavioral and emotional during the transition from childhood to adolescence. During the...
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Aug 27, 20232 min read
Childhood or Adolescent Anxiety May Increase Risk for Bipolar Disorder in Adulthood
Patients who suffered childhood or adolescent anxiety and those who were born to parents with bipolar disorder are at an increased risk...
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Aug 27, 20232 min read
Distressing Dreams in Childhood May Predict Cognitive Impairment, PD by Age 50
The likelihood of developing cognitive impairment or Parkinson disease in adulthood may be tied to experiencing frequent nightmares in...
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Aug 27, 20233 min read
Child Assault Tied to Triple the Risk for Mental Illness Within 1 Year
Children exposed to physical assault were twice as likely to be diagnosed with mental illness in the years following the assault than...
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Aug 21, 20231 min read
Positive Childhood Experiences May Reduce Risk for Adult Health Problems
Positive childhood experiences are associated with reduced risk for fair or poor adult physical health and mental health issues....
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Aug 21, 20231 min read
Higher Childhood Vitamin D Dose May Reduce Risk for Later Psychiatric Problems
Researchers found that a 1200-IU dose of vitamin D3 supplementation is tied to a decreased risk for psychiatric symptoms at ages 6 to 8...
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Aug 21, 20231 min read
Lexapro Approved for Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Children
Lexapro is a SSRI approved by the FDA for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder in pediatric patients aged 7 years and older. The...
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