Couldn’t resist those beautiful black pumps you saw at the store – even though you already have seven pairs of black pumps? Did you really need those donuts from the break room? Do friends or family members tell you that you never let them finish what they’re saying? Acting impulsively is one of the most […]
Symptoms of ADD in adults can be alleviated with meditation Read More »
Meditation offers a number of benefits, from reducing stress and helping to control anxiety to increasing your capacity for compassion and empathy. But for those who have been through ADHD testing and are now seeking ADHD treatment in NYC, meditation has even more to offer. Meditation can be an effective tool for controlling the impulsive behaviors associated with ADD in
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Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal infections Strep throat, a bacterial infection that many children get, is easily treated and after a few painful days, the infection goes away. However, for children with PANDAS, the case of strep throat is only the beginning. Imagine, a child, seemingly overnight, undergoing a drastic change in mood
If you’ve ever heard actress Glenn Close talk about her own family’s experiences in coping with mental health, you’ll know what a powerful advocate she is for the mental health community and for every family and every individual dealing with mental health issues – including those who are coming to the Sachs Center for ADD testing or ADHD
How Do You know Your Child has ADHD? ADHD, a brain-based disorder, beginning in childhood. While many adults do get diagnosed with ADHD, in most cases it is diagnosed in elementary school-aged children. The main three symptoms to look out for in ADHD include inattention- trouble focusing hyperactivity- constant movement, fidgeting, and restlessness impulsiveness- not
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Could an ADHD test for adults be the first step on your path to success? Bring Change to Mind – a nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging dialogue about mental health, and to raising awareness, understanding, and empathy – established a Men’s Mental Health Campaign https://bringchange2mind.org/mens-mental-health with the goal of challenging some of the common misconceptions men have
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In recent years, there has been more attention paid to the gender gap that exists in medical research. Traditionally, the majority of medical testing has focused on men’s health. For example, as the BU Today website reported, “Medical research in many areas, including cardiovascular disease (which kills more women than men), often includes few women subjects.” Unfortunately, a gender gap definitely exists
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Does your child struggle in school? Are you concerned that he or she isn’t performing up to his or her potential? Are you getting phone calls from teachers asking for your child to be tested? If any of these scenarios sound familiar, we want you to know that the Sachs Center can help. In addition
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