Blog | Dr. Priti Kothari | Child, Adolescent & Adult Psychiatrist Boca Raton FL
ADHD in Children: Recognizing the Signs and Finding Support
Every child has moments of distraction, restlessness, or impulsivity. When these behaviors persist, occur in multiple settings, and interfere with learning, relationships, or daily life, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be …
Depression Awareness: Beyond the Silence – Recognizing When Support Can Help
Depression is more than a passing sadness. It can affect sleep, work, relationships, and hope. Depression awareness replaces judgment with understanding and recognizes that seeking help is a step toward …
OCD Awareness Week: Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
OCD Awareness Week, is an opportunity to replace misconceptions about obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). OCD is more than being organized or particular about cleanliness. It can affect people and disrupt daily …
Breast Cancer Awareness: Caring for Your Mental and Emotional Well-Being
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an important reminder that health involves both physical and emotional well-being. A breast cancer diagnosis can bring fear, anxiety, uncertainty, and changes in relationships and …
Domestic Violence and Children: Protecting Young Minds
How Pediatricians Can Support Children Affected by Domestic Violence Domestic violence can affect more than the adults involved. Children who witness violence at home may experience fear, anxiety, sleep disturbances, …
When AI Reassurance Feeds Anxiety: Understanding the Cycle of Repeated Checking
Seeking reassurance is a natural response when we feel uncertain or worried. Today, that reassurance may be only a few keystrokes away through an AI chatbot. A person experiencing anxiety …
Can Your Voice Reveal What Your Teenager Cannot Say?
Depression in adolescence does not always announce itself through obvious sadness. Sometimes, the signs are quieter a change in how a teenager speaks, responds, interacts, or expresses themselves. But what …
AI Psychosis: What Mental Health Professionals Need to Know
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how people communicate, seek information, and process personal experiences. As conversational AI becomes increasingly human-like, mental health professionals are confronting a new and complex concern: …
World Mental Health Day 2026: The Power of Being Heard
Lived Experiences Matter Every October 10, World Mental Health Day reminds us that mental health is an essential part of overall well-being. It is also an opportunity to look beyond …
Women’s Mental Health: The Strength Behind the Smile
A woman can be strong and still be struggling. She can care for her family, build a career, support the people around her, and continue showing up every day while …

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