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Exploring the Mental Health Benefits of Creatine: What We Know and Who Might Benefit
One well-researched supplement gaining attention in this space is creatine monohydrate. Long used by athletes for physical performance, creatine is now being studied for its potential to support mental health and brain energy metabolism.
Stuck Between “I Want To” and “I’m Not Sure”: Working Through Ambivalence with Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a flexible, evidence-based technique that can be integrated into almost any therapeutic approach and focuses on the process of change itself.
Facilitating Self-Agency in Mental Health Through Integrative Psychiatry
In my practice, one of the central goals of healing is to support individuals in reclaiming self-agency—the ability to make empowered choices, align with personal values, and feel a sense of autonomy in their mental health journey. Whether working with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or OCD, we focus on building self-efficacy, fostering self-worth, and helping people reconnect with meaning. Healing is as much about rediscovery as it is about transformation.
Support Between Sessions: A Safer Way to Use AI in Your Healing
This article is about how to approach using ChatGPT thoughtfully and safely—especially if you're someone navigating emotional challenges between therapy sessions. It’s not an endorsement of AI as therapy, but a guide for harm reduction.
From Control to Connection: Healing Orthorexia with Body Trust and Integrative Care
Orthorexia is a relatively new but increasingly recognized form of disordered eating. While not currently listed in the DSM-5, the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) defines it as an unhealthy obsession with eating “pure” or “clean” foods. This often shows up as strict food rules, compulsive ingredient-checking, and emotional distress around eating.
Morning Light, Mood, and Mental Health: The Healing Power of Light
We often take light for granted—until we notice what happens in its absence. Shorter days, disrupted sleep, low energy, foggy focus. But light is more than just visual—it’s biological. At its core, light is a powerful, natural regulator of how we feel, function, and heal.
Understanding Complex PTSD
Because of its complexity and the ways it impacts multiple areas of a person’s life, C-PTSD typically requires a comprehensive and long-term treatment approach—one that goes beyond addressing trauma memories to also support emotional healing, nervous system regulation, and relational repair.
How Stress and Depression Affect the Brain: A Look at Neuroplasticity and Emerging Treatments
Chronic stress, inflammation, and depression can disrupt neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to adapt and reorganize. Emerging research is deepening our understanding of how these factors impact brain function and mental health, while highlighting promising treatments like ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) that may help restore and support neuroplasticity.
Research We’re Excited About | Intergenerational Trauma: Insights from Dr. Rachel Yehuda
In our recurring series, Research We’re Excited About, we’ll be sharing research that expands our knowledge and informs our integrative approach to mental health. Join us in learning from Dr. Rachel Yehuda, and her research on Intergenerational Trauma.
The Power of Dopamine: Unlocking Motivation and Well-Being
There are things we can do to enhance how neurotransmitters function in the brain and in the process improve the way we feel. Dopamine is one of these powerful neurotransmitters and is known for its role in driving motivation and the pursuit of rewarding experiences.
Tools for Navigating Anxiety
Anxiety can negatively affect our quality of life, strain relationships, and make it difficult to cope with daily stress. The good news is that there are many effective ways to work with anxiety, helping to regulate the nervous system and restore a sense of calm and balance.
A Flourishing Journey: Beyond Medication at New York Integrative Psychiatry
While medication can be a valuable tool in mental health treatment, it's not the only path to well-being. At New York Integrative Psychiatry, we believe in exploring all avenues for healing, offering a comprehensive approach that goes beyond medication management. Let's delve into the diverse options we provide.
Self-Compassion: an Entry Point to Healing
Self-compassion means turning inward and treating yourself with the same kindness and understanding you'd offer a friend in difficult times. It involves being supportive when you're facing challenges, feeling inadequate, or making mistakes.
The Power of Intention: Preparing for Ketamine Therapy
Setting an intention for your upcoming journey fosters self-discovery, invites exploration of what is important to you and creates a space to reflect on how you hope to benefit from treatment. It is a process supported by your therapist and one that evolves as you get to know yourself in new ways.
A Holistic Approach to Healing Trauma and Cultivating Mental Well-Being
Recovering from trauma involves healing both the body and the mind. As I navigate this journey alongside you, I believe it's essential to explore a range of therapeutic techniques, including somatic approaches that address the physiological imbalances trauma can cause.