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Phelps Takes A Multidisciplinary Approach To Treating Mental Health Phelps Takes A Multidisciplinary Approach To Treating Mental Health
Phelps Takes A Multidisciplinary Approach To Treating Mental Health What is anxiety? Anxiety is the anticipation of a future concern. Anxiety can cause people to avoid stressful situations and can affect one’s school or work performance and personal relationships. Muscle tension and avoidance behavior are often indicators of anxiety. Biological factors and life experiences can contribute to mental health problems and can hinder one’s ability to complete daily functions. At Phelps Hospital, Northwell Health, we’re dedicated to providing compassionate and confidential care in a safe and welcoming environment. Symptoms of anxiety Accelerated heartbeat Swea…

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Feeling Blue? Phelps Hospital Explains How To Combat Seasonal Depression Feeling Blue? Phelps Hospital Explains How To Combat Seasonal Depression
Feeling Blue? Phelps Hospital Explains How To Combat Seasonal Depression While feeling depressed, stressed or anxious around the holidays can seem to be a function of the season's burdens, research has shown that aside from simple holiday workplace or family stresses, environmental factors may be at play. "Some people notice symptoms of depression mainly in the fall and winter months, when the days are shorter and there is a lot less sunlight," said L. Mark Russakoff, the Director of Psychiatry at Phelps Hospital. "They don’t feel this way other times of year. These symptoms can include not just feeling down in the dumps, but also overeating, craving carbohydrate…

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