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Higher Childhood BMI Linked to Greater Depressive Symptoms in Adolescence

Vilash Reddy, MD

Mar 132 min read

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Higher Childhood BMI Linked to Greater Depressive Symptoms in Adolescence

Higher body mass index (BMI) at 7 years of age is associated with increased body dissatisfaction in late childhood and greater depressive...

Study Shows 40% of Patients With TRS No Longer Meet Severity Criteria Following Treatment With NCE

chrisviesumalinog

Nov 7, 20233 min read

Schizophrenia

Study Shows 40% of Patients With TRS No Longer Meet Severity Criteria Following Treatment With NCE

The NCE’s developer has announced that it is now initiating phase 3 studies. A study of a new chemical entity (NCE) for...

A Cautionary Tale: Are the Memories True?

chrisviesumalinog

Nov 7, 20233 min read

Depression Disorders

A Cautionary Tale: Are the Memories True?

A recent film about singer Joan Baez and repressed memory. KEY POINTS Recovered memory therapy, a discredited therapy, claimed to recover...

The Making of Adult ADHD: The Rapid Rise of a Novel Psychiatric Diagnosis

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Oct 7, 20235 min read

ADHD

The Making of Adult ADHD: The Rapid Rise of a Novel Psychiatric Diagnosis

"The history of psychiatry is a history of fads in theory, diagnosis, and treatment. Such rapid shifts in conceptualization—such as the...

chrisviesumalinog

Oct 2, 20232 min read

ADHD

ADHD Underappreciated in Older Adults

Adult ADHD is a condition that is often underappreciated in older adults, with less than half being diagnosed and many never receiving...

Child Psychiatry Tips for Promoting Children's Well-Being

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Oct 1, 20231 min read

Children's Mental Health

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, 20235 min read

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive Restructuring

Imagine it’s your birthday. You’re expecting a phone call from a close friend, but it never comes. You called them on their birthday, so...

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Sep 7, 20234 min read

Mindfulness

The Benefits of Mindfulness

Mindfulness has been defined as "a moment-to-moment awareness of one's experience without judgment" (1). This means having conscious...

chrisviesumalinog

Sep 7, 20233 min read

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Creating Secure Attachment

Healthy relationships require the right mix of intimacy and independence. Those with insecure attachment struggle to get this balance...

DEAR MAN - How to Get What You Want Respectfully

chrisviesumalinog

Sep 6, 20232 min read

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

DEAR MAN - How to Get What You Want Respectfully

Describe Clearly and concisely describe the facts of the situation, without any judgement. "You have asked me to work late 3 days this...

What is the Anger Iceberg and How Can it be Used?

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Sep 1, 20231 min read

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

What is the Anger Iceberg and How Can it be Used?

Anger is an emotion characterized by antagonism toward someone or something you feel has deliberately done you wrong. Anger can be a good...

chrisviesumalinog

Sep 1, 20233 min read

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Intro to CBT: Why Thoughts Matter

Have you ever watched a movie that really made you feel something? Maybe you’ve felt fear while the camera creeps down a dark hallway,...

Science and Art in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

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Aug 29, 20235 min read

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Science and Art in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

"The root of the word 'create' or 'creativity' essentially means 'to grow.' That is probably what lies at the heart of what patients...

Vilash Reddy, MD

Aug 28, 20231 min read

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive Distortions - CBT

Cognitive distortions are irrational thoughts that can inﬂuence your emotions. Everyone experiences cognitive distortions to some degree,...

Distressing Dreams in Childhood May Predict Cognitive Impairment, PD by Age 50

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Aug 27, 20232 min read

Children's Mental Health

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...

Which Factors Distinguish Superagers From the Rest of Us?

chrisviesumalinog

Aug 27, 20234 min read

Mental Health Statistics

Which Factors Distinguish Superagers From the Rest of Us?

Superagers Even at an advanced age, superagers have the memory of someone 20 or 30 years their junior. But why is that? A new study shows...

Vilash Reddy, MD

Aug 19, 20235 min read

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Thinking Your Way Out of Anxiety

When feel (anxious,) you'll have interconnecting negative thoughts. For example, you may worry about feeling fatigued from losing sleep....

I Think My Child Has Anxiety. What Are the Treatment Options?

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Aug 19, 20234 min read

Anxiety Disorders

I Think My Child Has Anxiety. What Are the Treatment Options?

The Conversation — Anxiety disorders are common among Australian children, affecting nearly 7% of those aged 4–11 years. Children’s fears...

Prevalence of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms Higher for Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease

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Aug 19, 20232 min read

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Prevalence of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms Higher for Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease

August 15, 2023 More than 50% of those with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases had never/rarely reported mental health symptoms to...

Exercise Plus Cognitive Training May Aid Seniors With Mild Cognitive Impairment

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Aug 18, 20231 min read

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Exercise Plus Cognitive Training May Aid Seniors With Mild Cognitive Impairment

Vitamin D supplementation is not an aid alone or in combination. HealthDay News — The combination of aerobic and resistance exercises...

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Phone: 888-855-0947 Office Hours: M-F 10am-6pm Fax: 346-766-0599

After hours: If urgent, life threatening (please call 988, 911, or go to nearest ER. Otherwise, for side effects to medications, please text 816-766-0119. For all other non-urgent issues, please contact us Practice Q messaging portal or contact us during clinic hours at 888-855-0947.

We are in network with a majority of insurance companies Click here to see the full list **Seeing all patients in Missouri and Kansas (only for telepsychiatry)

Child Psychiatrist /Adult Psychiatrist

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888-855-0947

346-766-0599

support@onelifepsychiatry.com

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Terms & Conditions

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© One Life Psychiatry PLLC- 2024

We are in network with a majority of insurance companies
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**Seeing all patients in Missouri and Kansas (only for telepsychiatry)

Administrative Office (only offering telepsychiatry/teletherapy services) - we do not offer in person appointments. Appointments are required.

One Life Psychiatry
4050 Pennsylvania Ave
Kansas City, MO 64111-3041