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Schizophrenia Med Safe, Effective for Bipolar Mania: Phase 3 Data

Vilash Reddy, MD

Feb 204 min read

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia Med Safe, Effective for Bipolar Mania: Phase 3 Data

Iloperidone, a second-generation antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia, appears to be safe and effective in the treatment of bipolar...

Substantial Boost in Virtual-Only Mental Health Treatment

Vilash Reddy, MD

Feb 192 min read

Mental Health Stigma

Substantial Boost in Virtual-Only Mental Health Treatment

TOPLINE: In 2022, approximately 13% of mental health specialists switched to practicing exclusively via telemedicine, with rates highest...

THC and Adolescents: An Overlooked Issue in Youth Mental Health

Vilash Reddy, MD

Feb 196 min read

Mental Health due to Covid-19

THC and Adolescents: An Overlooked Issue in Youth Mental Health

Regular THC use in adolescence is not a benign activity—it can have life-changing consequences. Here’s what you need to know. Although an...

Significant Increase in ADHD Prescriptions During COVID-19

Vilash Reddy, MD

Feb 162 min read

ADHD

Significant Increase in ADHD Prescriptions During COVID-19

TOPLINE: Prescriptions for Schedule II (C-II) stimulants and nonstimulant attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications...

Vilash Reddy, MD

Feb 155 min read

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia and Its Many Consequences

Schizophrenia is far-reaching, affecting individuals, families, and society. Schizophrenia has been called “the worst disease affecting...

No Impact of Legalized Cannabis on Opioid Prescriptions, Mortality

Vilash Reddy, MD

Feb 142 min read

No Impact of Legalized Cannabis on Opioid Prescriptions, Mortality

TOPLINE: Legalization of recreational and medical cannabis is not associated with a reduction in opioid prescriptions or overall opioid...

Sleep Problems Affect Communication, Symptom Severity in Children With ADHD, ASD

Vilash Reddy, MD

Feb 132 min read

ADHD

Sleep Problems Affect Communication, Symptom Severity in Children With ADHD, ASD

Sleep dysfunction affects symptom severity and communication among children with ASD or ADHD. Sleep problems mediated the relationship...

The Impact of BMI on Clinical Features of Bipolar Disorder

Vilash Reddy, MD

Feb 134 min read

Bipolar Disorder

The Impact of BMI on Clinical Features of Bipolar Disorder

“Weight” a minute! Researchers investigated the impact of body mass index on the clinical features of bipolar disorder in the STEP-BD...

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Linked to Increased Mortality

Vilash Reddy, MD

Feb 132 min read

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Linked to Increased Mortality

Increased hazard ratios were seen for all-cause mortality and mortality due to natural and unnatural causes. HealthDay News — Individuals...

The Solution to a 'Common and Hazardous' Symptom of Bipolar Disorder?

Vilash Reddy, MD

Feb 126 min read

The Solution to a 'Common and Hazardous' Symptom of Bipolar Disorder?

Recent research highlights the potential role of an atypical antipsychotic to treat anxiety, a prevalent and undertreated symptom in...

Which “Big Five” Personality Traits Are Associated With Dementia Risk?

Vilash Reddy, MD

Feb 122 min read

Which “Big Five” Personality Traits Are Associated With Dementia Risk?

Conscientiousness, extraversion, and a positive outlook were associated with a lower risk of developing dementia. Psychosocial factors,...

Dialectical Behavior Therapy Demonstrates Long-Term Acceptability for Adult ADHD

Vilash Reddy, MD

Feb 122 min read

ADHD

Dialectical Behavior Therapy Demonstrates Long-Term Acceptability for Adult ADHD

For adults with ADHD, DBT as a treatment strategy demonstrated superior acceptability to clinical management with placebo. A randomized...

Addressing Suicide and Other Mental Health Crises With 988

Vilash Reddy, MD

Feb 104 min read

Mental Health Statistics

Addressing Suicide and Other Mental Health Crises With 988

US suicide rates reached an all-time high in 2022. Here’s how effective implementation of 988 can help address the problem. 988 - Q&A...

Restricted Abortion Access Tied to Mental Health Harm

Vilash Reddy, MD

Feb 92 min read

Restricted Abortion Access Tied to Mental Health Harm

Symptoms of anxiety and depression increased in adults living in trigger states that immediately banned abortions after the US Supreme...

Emotional Intelligence for Mitigating Burnout and Enhancing Well-Being

Vilash Reddy, MD

Feb 95 min read

Emotional Intelligence for Mitigating Burnout and Enhancing Well-Being

A "global human energy crisis" is coming. How can emotional intelligence help us navigate it? Are you and your team burned out? Increased...

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Alters Brain Activity in Children With Anxiety

Vilash Reddy, MD

Feb 83 min read

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Alters Brain Activity in Children With Anxiety

NIH researchers found widespread differences in the brains of children with anxiety disorders that improved after treatment. Researchers...

Sleep Regularity and Dementia Risk: What’s the Association?

Vilash Reddy, MD

Feb 82 min read

Sleep Regularity and Dementia Risk: What’s the Association?

Sleep regularity may be a risk factor for dementia among older individuals. Inconsistent sleep patterns and sleep irregularity may be a...

Light Therapy Shows Promise for Sleep, Psychobehavioral Symptoms in AD

Vilash Reddy, MD

Feb 62 min read

Light Therapy Shows Promise for Sleep, Psychobehavioral Symptoms in AD

Among patients with Alzheimer disease, light therapy led to significant improvements in sleep quality, depression, and agitation. Light...

Telepsychiatry: Way of the Future - Easy Access to Mental Health and Psychiatry Services

Vilash Reddy, MD

Feb 62 min read

Mental Health Statistics

Telepsychiatry: Way of the Future - Easy Access to Mental Health and Psychiatry Services

Does psychiatry’s future lean towards online practice? Telepsychiatry is a form of telemedicine that uses telephone or video conferencing...

Pediatric Bipolar Disorder and ADHD Have Shared Neural Substrate Alterations

Vilash Reddy, MD

Feb 53 min read

Pediatric Bipolar Disorder and ADHD Have Shared Neural Substrate Alterations

The similarities in clinical phenotypes between PBD and ADHD may be caused by decreased gray matter volumes in the insula and anterior...

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Child and Adult Psychiatrist

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
Click here to see the full list

**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