MedPsych Behavioral Health Blog: Child & Teen Mental Wellness Insights
Empower your journey with the information you need to support your child’s mental health journey. Here, you’ll find valuable insights regarding the world of mental and behavioral health, specifically for children and adolescents.
The Role of Vitamin D in Mental Health
By Mohab Hanna, MD Child and Adolescent PsychiatristFounder, MedPsych Behavioral Health As a psychiatrist in Northern Bergen County, New Jersey, I discuss and prescribe psychiatric medications for a variety of psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, depression or ADHD. At the same time, I often remind my patients that mental health
Are You Reluctant To Get Evaluated Psychiatrically?
By Mohab Hanna, MD Child and Adolescent PsychiatristFounder, MedPsych Behavioral Health Are you reluctant to get evaluated psychiatrically? What is your fear? What is your concern? I know for a lot of people going to see a psychiatrist can be a daunting task. It can elicit a lot of fears,
Understanding the Role Your Mental Health Plays in Your Physical Health
By Mohab Hanna, MD Child and Adolescent PsychiatristFounder, MedPsych Behavioral Health MedPsych is a psychiatry practice focusing on the mental health and psychiatric needs of children, teenagers and adults. One of the more underappreciated aspects of mental health is the role of stress, anxiety and depression on our physical health.
What You Need to Know About ADHD Coaching?
By Mohab Hanna, MD Child and Adolescent PsychiatristFounder, MedPsych Behavioral Health What comes to mind when you think about treatment for ADHD? Most people assume that ADHD medications are the only options when it comes to addressing ADHD. I think most people make this assumption for good reasons. The overwhelming
Psychiatric Medications are not Magic Pills
By Mohab Hanna, MD Child and Adolescent PsychiatristFounder, MedPsych Behavioral Health I frequently write posts and do videos on the perils and problems with psychiatric medications in children, teenagers and adults. I do this in the context of someone who is a psychiatrist in Northern New Jersey/ Bergen County. I
The Necessity of Exercise and Sleep for Good Mental Health
By Dan Larrazabal, LCSW Therapist with MedPsych Behavioral Health We often hear people say, “I need.” I need…You fill in the blank. Most of the time I hear it, or even say it, I am exclaiming that I need something that is not actually a necessity, whether it be a massage,
Are psychiatric medications over-prescribed in children and teenagers?
By Mohab Hanna, MD, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist I have been a practicing Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in full time clinical practice since 2002. As the founder of MedPsych Behavioral Health, I get an intimate look at what is happening in the world of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry- especially here
Why is my psychiatric medication not working?
By Mohab Hanna, MD, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist The decision to go on psychiatric medication can be a challenge for many, especially as it relates to children and teenagers who are struggling with a variety of psychiatric illnesses. One of the things that I have noticed over the years is
Basic rules for psychiatric medications in children and adolescents
By Mohab Hanna, MD, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist One of the most challenging things that we all face as parents is making medical decisions for our children. This is a unique responsibility that every parent has when it comes to those decisions. Many medical decisions are thankfully straightforward but navigating
The ADHD Center Of New Jersey: Why Does Our Psychiatry Practice Provide ADHD Testing?
By Mohab Hanna, MD, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist ADHD is a common problem that is frequently encountered in early childhood especially if the child is manifesting obvious struggles in school in the form of behavioral problems, social problems or academic struggles. The prevalence rates of ADHD in the United States
Remember When You Could Sleep? Here’s How to Get Back to Better Nights (and Days)
By Dan Larazzabal, LCSW Remember the good old days when we were kids and sleep came easy? Jumping into bed meant we were welcomed with a warm hug that drifted us off into dreamland. Then, when we woke up, we had what felt like an infinite amount of energy, yet once
What Many Get Wrong About Autism
By Sheena Lee, PA-C The internet is a beautiful thing. Information is more accessible than ever! With a quick Google search, you now have access to thousands of articles, videos, social media posts, and other content. Just as easy as it is to find information, it’s just as easy to find