Archived Workshops for Patients and the Public
Workshop Held On: Feb. 1, 2012
Learn when it's ADD/ADHD and when it's not. .....
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Workshop Held On: Jan. 4, 2012
A cornerstone of the Whole Psychiatry approach. The B vitamin family is composed of several distinct vitamins, each of which has its own unique function......
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Workshop Held On: Nov. 2, 2011
Moldy buildings, bathrooms, basements and crawlspaces cause many symptoms traditionally associated with psychiatry-including depression, rapid cycling, anxiety, ADD and even OCD......
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Workshop Held On: Oct. 5, 2011
What you eat can ruin your life. We have all heard it before: “You are what you eat”. Most of us love gluten, but do not even know what the growing concern is.....
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Workshop Held On: Sep. 7, 2011
Fibromyalgia (FMS) is a syndrome with many causes, often associated with chronic fatigue syndrome. On this call, we will talk about diagnosis and most up to date treatments of this painful illness....
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Workshop Held On: Jul. 6, 2011
Our diets can be divided into Macro-nutrients and Micro-nutrients. Macro-nutrients are the proportions and types of carbohydrates, fiber, proteins and fats in your diet. Micro-nutrients are the specific vitamins, amino acids, fatty acids...
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Workshop Held On: Jun. 1, 2011
The teenage brain confounds us by producing unpredictable and volatile behavior, emotions which seem to arise like tornados from out of the blue, and a parade of identities which seem to change as fast as...
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Workshop Held On: May 4, 2011
Eating disorders affect about 8 million Americans and have the highest mortality rate of any mental health problem. A person with an eating disorder may have started out just eating smaller or larger amounts of food than usual, but at some point, the urge to eat less or more spirals out of control...
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Workshop Held On: Apr. 6, 2011
A large percentage of the American population has a substance abuse/alcohol problem. This call will focus on how to identify a problem in yourself or a loved one, what to do about it, including a discussion of the role of new medications in treatment...
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Workshop Held On: Mar. 2, 2011
Panic attacks can be one of the most terrifying experiences a person can ever have, yet they are quite treatable through a number of non-medical and medical means, as well as 'alternative' approaches...
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Workshop Held On: Feb. 2, 2011
Healthy sexual relations are an integral part of much of our adult lives. Sexual activity in the context of a supportive intimate relationship confers many mental health benefits, yet most medications used in psychiatric practice can often cause sexual problems...
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Workshop Held On: Jan. 19, 2011
Memory loss and dementia are frightening to most people as they age, and the frequency seems to be rising, with some calling it an epidemic. On this call we will talk about prevention of dementia, as well as ways of unmasking treatable causes...
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Workshop Held On: Jan. 5, 2011
Why is it we make resolutions, with good intention, only to see them evaporate...
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Workshop Held On: Dec. 15, 2010
Almost everyone wants more energy, especially at this time of year when everyone is pushing themselves to do more while at the same time getting less natural sunlight and more exposure to colds and the flu germs...
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Workshop Held On: Dec. 01, 2010
Insomina is a problem which is associated with problems in both physical health and mental health, yet it often remains untreated or partially treated. Tune in to this months Lunch and Learn to learn about the causes and treatments for insomnia...
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Workshop Held On: Nov. 03, 2010
Depression affects one in five Americans, and by 2020 it will be the leading cause of disability in the western world. Seasonal Depression, which can occur in two forms ('winter blues' and 'summer blues') is a subtype of depression...
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Workshop Held On: Oct. 13, 2010
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or OCD is present in 1% of the population of nearly every country in the Western world, and for many of these adults and children, it can be quite disabling...
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Workshop Held On: Sep. 01, 2010
Some say that anxiety is part of the human condition, and while that may be so some of the time, it certainly does not have to be the case. One does not have to live with anxiety, since it is, even in all its forms, quite treatable...
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Workshop Held On: Aug. 04, 2010
Manic Depression or Bipolar disorder can be a devastating illness. Affecting at least 1% of the population, it can, untreated, result in suicide, ruined careers and devastated families. Dr. Hedaya will discuss the disorder and his successful treatment approaches to it...
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Workshop Held On: Jul. 07, 2010
Curious about a medical issue or condition? Want to know more about a particular medication, psychological issue, or nutritional supplement, etc.? Here is your chance to Ask Dr. Hedaya your general medical questions anonymously...
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Workshop Held On: Jun. 02, 2010
Weight gain, insulin resistance, and Type 2 diabetes are clearly linked to worsening mental health. This growing (no pun intended) problem of epidemic proportions, now affects all segments of the American population, however it is particularly relevant for those with depression, anxiety and many other mental health problems...
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Workshop Held On: May 5, 2010
Women have twice the frequency of depression as men, and are more vulnerable to many psychiatric disorders between puberty and menopause. Menopause and the post partum are time of high vulnerability for women. Women are more likely to be hospitalized or jailed in the days just before menstruation begins. Transdermal estrogen has been proven in three studies to have antidepressant effects (as opposed to oral estradiol), yet the woman’s health initiative study of over 160,000 women on synthetic estrogens raises certain concerns. These facts, and others, beg for our attention to the role of female hormones in mental health.
What is the best way to evaluate and use female hormones? Do herbal preparations help PMS?...
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Workshop Held On: April 7, 2010
Join Dr. Hedaya for a discussion on the effects of thyroid function and mental health
The thyroid gland in your neck is the master gland of metabolism. When your thyroid isn’t functioning well, it can affect your mental as well as your physical health. Just 30 years ago, thyroid problems were fairly rare. Now. it's estimated that 59 million Americans have a thyroid problem, but the majority don't even know it yet. Undiagnosed thyroid problems can increase your risk of obesity, heart disease, depression, anxiety, hair loss, sexual dysfunction, infertility and a host of other symptoms and health problems...
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Workshop Held On: March 2, 2010
Stress kills! You have heard it before, but what exactly does that mean? And more importantly, is it true?
The adrenal glands are part of a larger brain body system, called the HPA axis, and it is this system that in large part links the body and mind. Dr. Hedaya will share the essentials about stress and the adrenal glands - something every health conscious person needs to know...
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Workshop Held On: February 2, 2010
FACT: The brain has more immune cells than nerve cells!
Ground breaking new research shows how the immune system and the brain are intimately connected. This is your opportunity to learn from and ask questions of your doctor at no charge.
Dr. Hedaya is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Georgetown University Medical School, and author of "Depression: Advancing the Treatment Paradigm", "The Antidepressant Survival Program", and "Understanding Biological Psychiatry"...
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Laughing Gas (Nitrous Oxide) is No Laughing Matter
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Light Therapy & Health
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