Conversion disorder is a condition in which patients present with neurological symptoms such as numbness, blindness, paralysis, or fitswithout a neurological cause. It is thought that these problems arise in response to difficulties in the patient’s life, and conversion is considered a psychiatric disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 4th edition...
(And by ‘Might Be’ I mean ‘Are’) The “Opioid Crisis” is all over the news these days, thanks to cheap heroin cut with fentanyl and heaven-knows-what-else that’s filling up morgue drawers throughout the country. If you think the numbers of overdose deaths are staggering now, medical examiners would be up to their elbows in bodies without Narcan, a drug that scrubs opioids off of the brain’s...
The majority of my practice is made up of fairly young people, so I’m very well aware of what makes them tick. Over the past few years, I’ve noticed a definite trend of increasing unhappiness, a dissatisfaction with life. It’s enough to where I’ve begun unofficially gathering data on the phenomenon and formulating some conclusions based on hundreds of hours listening to them, and I’ve come up...
Given the legalization of marijuana in many states, I wanted to have an open discussion on the ramifications and repercussions of its legalization, and why choosing to use might not be the best choice for everyone. Marijuana is so readily accepted everywhere now, in both legal and illegal states and in any and every social circle; regardless of its legal status, its use is suggested by so many...
Given the legalization of marijuana in many states, I wanted to have an open discussion on the ramifications and repercussions of its legalization, and why choosing to use might not be the best choice for everyone. Marijuana is so readily accepted everywhere now, in both legal and illegal states and in any and every social circle; regardless of its legal status, its use is suggested by so many...
http://206.189.200.158 ~ (561) 444-7044 Dr. Agresti, West Palm Beach Mental Health Specialist – Psychiatrist, explains what Bipolar Disorder is. He explains the manic side and the depressive side of bipolar disorder. Learn the extremes of the two different behaviors and some of the medications used to treat bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder medications and treatments should be ones that work...
We’re nearly six weeks into the new year, and this is right about the time that most people toss their new year’s resolutions out the window. Many of them had resolved to lose weight: surveys have shown that, of the people who make new year’s resolutions, an average of 45% of them resolve to lose weight and get in better shape. So that means that nearly half of resolution-makers are overweight...
http://206.189.200.158 ~ (561) 444-7044 Dr. Mark Agresti, West Palm Beach Mental Health Specialist – Psychiatrist, explains what is Generalized Anxiety Disorder. He explains the symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder. Learn the behaviors and some of the treatments used to treat generalized anxiety disorder. Generalized anxiety disorder is treatable. Call Dr. Agresti today to get help with...
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatments ADHD is a disorder that makes it difficult for a person to pay attention and control impulsive behaviors. They may also be restless and seem to be active constantly. Contrary to some beliefs, ADHD is not just a childhood disorder. While the symptoms of ADHD often begin in childhood, ADHD can continue through adolescence...
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatments ADHD is a disorder that makes it difficult for a person to pay attention and control impulsive behaviors. They may also be restless and seem to be active constantly. Contrary to some beliefs, ADHD is not just a childhood disorder. While the symptoms of ADHD often begin in childhood, ADHD can continue through adolescence...
