Blog | Dr. Priti Kothari | Child, Adolescent & Adult Psychiatrist Boca Raton FL
Women’s Health: How to Eat Well and Thrive at Every Stage of Life
Balancing family, work, or school can make it tough for women to maintain a healthy diet. Add the pressure from media to look a certain way, and it can feel …
Maternal Mental Health: A Silent Struggle and the Power of Community-Based Support
Maternal mental illness is a common but often overlooked challenge for mothers worldwide. Conditions like postpartum depression, anxiety, and more severe disorders such as bipolar disorder or borderline personality disorder …
How the COVID-19 Pandemic Disproportionately Impacted Women’s Lives
The COVID-19 pandemic has been the most severe global health crisis since the 1918 Spanish flu, bringing challenges that go beyond the virus itself. While men accounted for a higher …
Why Mental Health Matters During Pregnancy: A Look at Stress, Support, and Solutions
Pregnancy is often seen as a time of joy and anticipation, but it can also come with unexpected challenges—especially when it comes to mental health. While sitting in a hospital …
Can Your Child’s Diet Affect Their ADHD Symptoms?
Picture this: It’s a busy weekday morning, and as you rush to get your child out the door for school, you hand them a quick breakfast bar and a juice …
The Emotional Side of ADHD: Why “Big Feelings” Are More Than a Social Media Trend
In recent years, social media has been buzzing with stories from teenagers and adults sharing their experiences with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). One recurring theme is the intense emotions that many …
The Overlap Between Social Anxiety Disorder and ADHD: A Call for Comprehensive Screening
A recent review of 41 research studies suggests a strong link between social anxiety disorder (SAD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), advocating for screening individuals diagnosed with either condition for the …
The Impact of Cannabis Use on Academic Achievement: Key Findings from a Meta-Analysis
A recent meta-analysis of 63 studies, involving over 438,000 individuals, reveals significant associations between cannabis use during adolescence or young adulthood and academic outcomes. The study found that cannabis use …
Sharp Decline in Overdose Deaths in the U.S.: A Cautious Step Forward in Combating the Fentanyl Crisis
Overdose deaths in the United States are showing a significant decline, according to preliminary data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This drop, the sharpest in recent …
Exploring the Potential Benefits of Higher-Dose Buprenorphine Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
The opioid crisis continues to evolve, with the rise of synthetic opioids like fentanyl posing new challenges in treatment. A recent study sheds light on the potential benefits of prescribing …

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