Nutrition & Wellness
GLP-1 Agonists: Side Effects Explained & How to Make Them Go Away
Nausea, constipation, fatigue on Ozempic or Zepbound? A physician explains every major GLP-1 side effect and the practical fixes that make them tolerable.
Psychiatry Blog
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Nutrition & Wellness
Ozempic, Wegovy & Zepbound: The Complete Guide
A physician’s complete guide to Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound: how they work, side effects, who qualifies, and how to use them safely long term.
Nutrition & Wellness
Ozempic and your mood
Ozempic changes more than weight — appetite, reward, and sometimes mood. A psychiatrist on what GLP-1 patients should know about the mental side.
Mental Health
Hormonal Contraceptives and Depression Risk
Hormonal birth control can affect mood, especially in teens. A psychiatrist reviews the depression evidence and what to watch for when starting.
Nutrition & Wellness
Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound: The Weight Loss Miracle Nobody Is Talking Honestly About
GLP-1 drugs work — but the honest conversation includes muscle loss, rebound, and psychological effects. A physician covers what the photos don’t show.
Mental Health
Trapped in Their World: What It’s Really Like to Live With a Narcissist
Living with a narcissist means gaslighting, blame, and walking on eggshells. A psychiatrist describes the patterns and how partners can protect themselves.
Nutrition & Wellness
Before the Prescription: Why Vitamins B6, B9, B12, Omega-3s, Vitamin D3 with K1 and K2, Exercise, Sunlight, and Sleep
The essential foundation every depression treatment needs: B vitamins, omega-3s, vitamin D3+K2, exercise, sunlight, and sleep. Dr. Agresti explains the science.
Ketamine
Ketamine and Spravato: The Fastest Path Out of the Darkness of Depression
Ketamine and Spravato can lift treatment-resistant depression in hours, not weeks. A Palm Beach psychiatrist explains how they work and who qualifies.
Mental Health
Online Gambling Addiction in Young Men: Palm Beach Crisis
Online gambling addiction in young men is a mental health crisis in Palm Beach. Learn signs, treatment, and recovery options from a psychiatrist.
Mental Health
Mirror, Mirror: The Hidden Wound Behind Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Narcissistic personality disorder hides a fragile core wound. A psychiatrist explains what NPD really is, its impact on families, and paths to healing.
Mental Health
Managing Anger When Isolation Takes Hold
Discover how isolation can trigger anger and learn psychiatrist Dr. Mark Agresti's strategies to manage reactivity and emotional wellbeing.
Mental Health
Nature's Antidepressant: A Science-Backed Lifestyle Plan for Depression
Exercise, sunlight, sleep, and diet measurably reduce depression. A psychiatrist lays out a science-backed lifestyle plan that complements treatment.
Mental Health
The Charming Predator Next Door
Charm, manipulation, and zero remorse — a psychiatrist explains antisocial personality traits and how to recognize a predator hiding in plain sight.
Mental Health
A Generation Wired and Disconnected
Discover why digital connectivity contributes to loneliness and declining social skills in young adults from a Palm Beach psychiatrist.
Mental Health
The Social Skill Deficit: How Digital Life Erodes Human Connection
Learn how psychiatrist Dr. Mark Agresti explains the impact of digital life on social skill development and human connection in young adults.
Bipolar
What Is Bipolar Ii Disorder With Mixed Features?
The DSM-5 defines Bipolar II disorder as a pattern of hypomanic episodes and major depressive episodes, with the person never reaching the threshold of...
Nutrition & Wellness
Heart-Healthy Blueprint: Nutrition for Life
In the modern landscape of wellness, achieving peak cardiovascular health is about more than just monitoring numbers; it’s about a lifestyle synergy...
Mental Health
The Neuro-Circuitry of Choice
Neuroscience of decision-making — how biology and behavior intersect in modern psychiatry. Dr. Agresti on brain circuits driving choice.
Nutrition & Wellness
The Smoothie Trap: Sabotaging Your Health?
Discover why your daily smoothie may be sabotaging your metabolism. Dr. Mark Agresti reveals hidden dangers of liquid nutrition.
Detox
Opiate Dependency: Habits, Risks and Recovery Path
Opiate dependency: how habits form, health risks, and the path to recovery. Outpatient treatment available in Palm Beach. Call 561-760-4107.