Category Archives: Other

Compulsive Gambling

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Roy Stefanik

At what point do you decide whether you or a loved one has a gambling problem? People who compulsively gamble present with problems similar to those who struggle with addictions, in that the behavior takes a tremendous personal toll on … Read More »

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Improving Sleep

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Roy Stefanik

There are few things in life more restorative than a good night’s sleep.  Here a few tips recommended by the National Institute of Mental Health that can make a tremendous difference in improving the quality and duration of your sleep: … Read More »

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Medical Marijuana

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Roy Stefanik

Even though 16 states and the District of Columbia have legalized medical marijuana, multiple obstacles remain before its use is widely accepted. Despite the evidence of benefits in certain conditions, the use of medical marijuana within a legal jurisdiction still … Read More »

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Memory Problems

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Craig C. Krause, M.D.

All physicians who care for adults are caring for an increasingly large number of older patients. Functional and cognitive impairments, depression and anxiety problems are particularly prevalent among older patients who are more likely than younger patients to have unrecognized … Read More »

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Online Pornography Addiction?

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Roy Stefanik

Although not formally recognized as a psychiatric diagnosis, many see people see pornography as a potential addiction. According to the Society for Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH), it is conservatively estimated that approximately 3 to 5% of the US population … Read More »

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Social Smoking

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Roy Stefanik

Recently I have been asked about the phenomenon of social smoking – whether or not it exists, the prevalence, and potential health impact.  It is an interesting question, since it seems to occur with some frequency in the young adult … Read More »

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Returning For the Summer from College

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Roy Stefanik

The following is an excerpt from an interview between Dr. Stefanik and hercampus.com.  Hercampus is a magazine that is devoted to young women in college. 1. “My mom is always bugging me about getting a boyfriend, but I’m content with … Read More »

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Bullying

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Craig C. Krause, M.D.

Bullying is a form of youth violence. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), bullying, particularly among school-age children, is a major public health problem. Although definitions of bullying vary, most agree that bullying includes: Attack or … Read More »

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New Genetic Tests in Psychiatry

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Roy Stefanik

Two studies have recently been published regarding the importance of genetic testing before treatment to reduce the incidence of severe and potentially deadly skin reactions from using carbamazepine (also known as Tegretol or Tegretol XR). These studies have significant ramifications … Read More »

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Ethics and Psychiatry

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Roy Stefanik

Ethics is defined as a set of rules that applies to a group or organization which dictates what is considered appropriate behavior.  Morals, on the other hand, are considered to be an individual’s own sense of right and wrong. The … Read More »

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