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While there was very little good to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic, the increasing use and acceptance of telemedicine may be the exception. Explore the many benefits of this approach to your mental health care.

While the idea that a simple medication can cure your health issue is appealing, addressing mental health disorders through medications is far more complicated. Here, we discuss the use of psychopharmacology.

While many choose to live in Alaska for solitude and open spaces, top-quality mental health care can be hard to come by. Thanks to modern technology, you can now access psychiatry and addiction treatment from all corners of Alaska.

The toll the COVID-19 pandemic has taken on our collective mental health is significant, and problems like anxiety, depression, and excessive drinking are increasing. There is help through telepsychiatry.

The relationship between sleep and mental health is very much bidirectional, and addressing both issues at the same time is often the best approach for overall wellness. Here, we explore this relationship and how Dr. Goldenberg can help.

Everywhere you look, there are signs of the upcoming holidays, and your anxiety may begin to ramp up in anticipation. Here we explore some tips for maintaining your mental health and your sobriety so you don’t just survive, but enjoy the holidays.

An ADHD diagnosis no longer carries a negative stigma, and it no longer means you’ll be taking medication your whole life. Find out how compensatory mechanisms can complement your treatment and help you to function better.

What is it like to see a psychiatrist by tele-psychiatry. What is the initial appointment & follow up appointments like? What are goals of a video evaluation? How does a psychiatrist provide remote treatment? This covers all your covid-19 related questions

For those in early recovery, staying sober can be hard. Former drinking buddies (the people), old haunts (the places) and old habits like using alcohol and/or drugs to escape, cope or provide reward (the things) can be hard to shake without a plan...

I hope you will share this message: Depression is a disease like any other. The knowledge in this series of posts should empower you and give you hope. If you or a loved one suffers from depression, please share my message and seek treatment.

With these suggestions for improving your sleep hygiene, you are well on your way to improving your sleep.

When looking for a psychiatrist, you can choose between in-network & out-of-network providers. An in-network psychiatrist is often the default choice, including out-of-network psychiatrists can help expand your search & chances of getting the help you need

Many patients assume it will be easier and less expensive to see an in-network psychiatrist, but quickly learned that’s often not the case. If you’re looking for a psychiatrist, here are some reasons not limiting your search to your insurance network.

Many of those who suffer from addiction, including nearly 20% of all alcoholics, do not fit the stereotypical image of an addict — they are able to maintain their job, they may have spouses and children, and often enjoy busy social lives.

Do you love a person with bipolar disorder? Do you suffer from this mental health condition yourself? If so, you likely have found that navigating relationships can be a roller coaster ride.

How do healthcare professionals get the help they need, if they are suffering from a substance use disorder?

Are you feeling stressed on the job? Here is some reassuring news...

Adult ADHD is a common & treatable mental health condition. Dr. Goldenberg, a psychiatrist & mental health & addiction expert in Santa Monica, CA discusses how the cutting edge science helps his patients receive an accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Several suggestions for low cost mental health resources for those without insurance or on a budget.

Suicide is the only cause of death that is More Prevalent Among Physicians than the General Population

Reaching Out for Help Can Be Hard. Follow These Four Steps to Get Control of your Mental Illness and/or Addiction

I am very excited to share a recent publication, on which I was first author, in The American Journal on Addictions.

Reaching Out for Help Can Make All The Difference

Substance abuse articles.

How I treat ADHD in adults; check out my videos.

You can easily argue their action is ‘better late than never.’ However, I think we should be recognizing the real leaders and life savers in the pharmaceutical industry.

Tell your friends, family and neighbors about this great opportunity to keep our homes and neighborhoods safe!

I hope this information helps you to better understand what to expect when starting a new medication and how to handle possible side effects.

Everyone’s path to quitting is unique and each success story should serve as motivation that we can all overcome this epidemic together. Please share your quitting story in the comments section below.

Cigarette smoking rates went down after our nation began having an honest discussion regarding quality research and treatment options.

One common question I have received and often get asked by my patients is: What do you know about electronic cigarettes?

I am very honored that my article on Smoking and Smoking Cessation was selected and has been published in the most recent edition of The Residents' Journal.

I still feel that e-cigarettes can have a role in smoking cessation but this law is in line with my belief that long-term use and the impact on those around us will likely prove to be dangerous to health and well-being.

After reading this article and thinking of my patients, I feel more than ever that e-cigarettes and the liquid refills need to be regulated so that everyone knows what they are using and to make sure that they are as safe as possible.

Therefore, mimicking the act of smoking with an e-cigarette could serve as a trigger and reinforce the psychological addiction that reinforces smoking behavior, making it harder to quit.

I would recommend this to anyone thinking about quitting or who has struggled to quit in the past. I always recommend an all in approach and I think this can be another tool in our arsenal.

I hope you will join me in the effort to decrease the negative stigma associated with addiction and mental illness. Simply reading this post and thinking about these issues has already begun the process!

The more we talk about mental illness like we talk about physical illness, the sooner we will decrease the stigma and shame associated with depression and other conditions that impact so many people.

As I mentioned, there are many aspects to consider to truly understand the impact of marijuana. However, these research articles help us to better understand how smoking marijuana impacts the overall quality of our life.

The views I have stated here should in no way serve in the place of a formal consultation with your doctor or suggest anything but following of Federal, State and local laws.

It becomes even more vital that we encourage, support and advocate for Marijuana research to help us better understand the benefits and risks of use. We must also support education for youth and treatment programs for those who develop addiction.

I was left with the feeling that if we work together on both the state and federal levels, we can improve the delivery of mental health diagnosis and treatment across our country.

We have discussed Veteran’s Mental Health and Smoking Cessation over the past few weeks. The next discussion will be the last of the year and will focus on HIV/AIDS and Mental Health as Monday was World AIDS Day.

While I hope you are never in a position of having to get a loved one a mental health evaluation, especially in a situation where they are refusing care, it's comforting to know a system is in place for these types of situations.

Not only will this provide needed treatment for individuals, it will possibly benefit everyone in our community if it lessens the burden on our criminal justice system.

If you share my sentiments, please share this article with whomever you think might be interested. If you are on Twitter and are interested in topics related to mental health, follow me: @docgoldenberg.

Together we can raise awareness and spread truth and hope. I know that if we spread knowledge, and ignore the misinformation, we will overcome the complacency and ignorance that is so pervasive today.

Medscape is one of the largest databases to assist physician's with staying updated on the latest research and treatment guidelines.

If you, or someone you know, might be suffering from Borderline Personality Disorder, I would encourage you to seek help from a Psychiatrist or a trained Therapist right away.

While I always recommend speaking with your doctor or making an appointment with a Psychiatrist, these examples of free and low cost resources should give you hope.

If you have answered yes to any of these questions or are worried about your drinking you should speak with your primary care doctor or set up an appointment to speak with a behavioral health professional.

If you have trouble cutting down or quitting, speak to your primary care doctor or seek out a psychiatrist with addiction training for assistance.

Diagnosing and treating ADHD presents several unique challenges that must be overcome to achieve strong outcomes.

The discussion about cultivating Hope and Mental Wellness motivates me to improve my evaluations and treatments for my patients and motivates me to help them improve both their Mental Health and Mental Wellness.

After reviewing the limited data available, I would not recommend following in the footsteps of Scott Disick. However, I will be keeping an eye on the research as a possible alternative to current treatments as more research is published in the future!

My goal is to continue sharing insights, the milestones of my career and timely and useful research related to Mental Health, Wellness and Addiction.

The only thing that drugs and alcohol seem to guarantee is shortening of careers, potential and the hastening of death.

I’m also interested to know if countries with more open access to these substances have higher or lower morbidity and mortality rates associated with their use as compared to our rates in the U.S.

If he does suffer from addiction or alcoholism, as discussed above, the key is to turn malignant shame into healthy shame, as Dr. O’Connor noted is essential for recovery.

My goal is to make an accurate and complete diagnosis and also to formulate a treatment plan that takes my patients’ biological, psychological and social attributes into account.

Around 100 Americans die from a drug overdose every day.

With the associated risks that come with PTSD for veterans or for anyone with a PTSD diagnosis, it is important that you learn to cope with the disorder in a positive way.