Flipping the Script: Why the "Old" Food Pyramid is Making Us Sick (And What to Eat Instead) By Mark G. Agresti, MD Sitting here in my office on the Intracoastal Waterway, watching the boats drift past the Breakers Hotel golf course, I often think about the "hidden" factors that bring patients into my care. We talk about trauma, anxiety, and depression—but we rarely talk enough about what is on...

In my practice here in Palm Beach, I see patients who are fighting a war on two fronts. One battle is against their own bodies, and the other is against the toxic relationships that often fuel their illness. Bulimia Nervosa is overwhelmingly more common in females, and it is rarely just about food. It is about a desperate search for validation in a world that feels out of control. At Mark G....

The Architecture of Chaos: Navigating Borderline Personality Disorder and the Path to Stability Living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is often described as having emotional third-degree burns. For the individual, every interaction is a potential flame; for the family, it feels like walking through a minefield where the map changes every hour. When patients enter my practice—located...

The Silent Threat: Cancer, Leukemia, and the Medical Dangers of Tattoos with Mark G Agresti MD LLC Tattoos have become a ubiquitous part of modern culture, but beneath the artistry lies a serious medical reality that is often overlooked. While many view body art as a harmless form of expression, the introduction of foreign pigments into the dermis carries significant health risks. From chronic...

The Needle is Gone: The New "Wegovy Pill" is the Weight Loss Revolution We’ve Been Waiting For #WeightLossBreakthrough #DrMarkAgresti It is not often that we get to announce a genuine revolution in medicine, but today is one of those days. For years, patients have walked into my office in Palm Beach struggling with their weight. They know the data, they know the risks, and they know about the...

Unmasking the Sociopath: Comprehensive Treatment for Antisocial Personality Disorder in Palm Beach | Mark G. Agresti, MD In the serene, sun-drenched environment of Palm Beach, Florida, where the waves of the Atlantic meet the calm of the Intracoastal Waterway, it is easy to forget that human nature possesses a darker, more turbulent side. While many patients come to my office seeking relief from...

Dysthymia, now clinically known as Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD), is a condition that is often misunderstood. It is a chronic form of depression that doesn’t always knock you down, but rather wears you down. If Major Depression is a crashing wave, PDD is a low tide that never seems to turn. It is a constant undercurrent that makes walking through life feel heavier than it should. Here at...

Understanding Dysthymia (Persistent Depressive Disorder) Dysthymia, now clinically referred to as Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD), is a chronic form of depression. While it is often less severe in intensity than Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), it is longer-lasting. You can think of Major Depression as a crashing wave that knocks you down, whereas Dysthymia is like a constant, low tide that...

The Blueprint for a Beautiful Mind: Why Dr. Mark Agresti is the Final Stop for Your Recovery If you have spent years searching for a "psychiatrist near me" only to find cold offices and ten-minute appointments, your journey ends here. At Mark G. Agresti, MD LLC, we don’t just treat symptoms; we restructure lives. In a world that feels increasingly toxic—from the inflammatory chemicals in our...

The Silent Fire: An Encyclopedic Guide to Systemic Inflammation and Mental Health At Mark G. Agresti, MD LLC, we believe that a Beautiful Mind cannot exist in a body that is on fire. Chronic inflammation is the hidden culprit behind major depressive disorder, treatment-resistant anxiety, and debilitating brain fog. While acute inflammation helps heal a cut, chronic inflammation is a slow-burning...