Crownview Medical Group

10/06/2026

If you suspect your teenager has depression, a full psychiatric evaluation administered by a psychiatrist is ideal for identifying and diagnosing – or ruling out – the presence of major depressive disorder.

If you think your teenager has depression, should you take them to a psychiatrist? Read to learn about the best first steps to take.

10/01/2026

It’s reasonable to expect to see your psychiatrist more often at the start of treatment, with frequency of sessions decreasing as you make progress.

Most people with depression seek professional help from a psychiatrist, but do you need to go more often if you have severe depression?

09/23/2026

A series of clinical trials in people ages 6 and up demonstrated the safety, effectiveness, and tolerability of a new medication called centanafadine.

A new, FDA-approved medication may not only improve ADHD symptoms, but also improve symptoms for co-occurring conditions like anxiety.

09/17/2026

Medications can help reduce PTSD symptoms by reducing related mental health symptoms associated with depression and anxiety.

Summary: The best medication for PTSD, based on peer-reviewed research conducted over the past several decades, is medication initially designed […]

09/10/2026

The current consensus is that heavy smartphone and social media use – defined loosely as more than three hours a day engaging with screens and/or social media – can have significant negative psychological and emotional consequences.

We know too much screen time is not good for adolescent mental health, but can it harm cognitive development, too?

09/02/2026

When you receive a clinical diagnosis for an anxiety disorder from a mental health treatment professional, it can be a relief.

Summary: You need a psychiatrist for anxiety if you consider the various treatment modalities available and choose to incorporate prescription […]

08/18/2026

Specific types of physical activity can help children with autism improve skills in all three areas: social skills, communication, and behavior.

Many children with autism spectrum disorders are excluded from sports and not expected to participate in physical activities: should this change?

08/11/2026

The new depression medication Auvelity is a combination of two medications, designed to work together to improve outcomes for people with major depressive disorder (MDD).

07/23/2026

Understanding prevalence trends in mental health allows us to plan our treatment response now and in the near future.

Summary: The most common mental health disorders are anxiety disorders and depressive disorders. Anxiety includes disorders like generalized anxiety disorder […]

07/15/2026

When we live through a significant traumatic event in the past – during our early years, childhood, or adulthood – it can change the way we think, feel, and behave in the present.

Is it really true that traumatic events that happen to you in the past can influence how you behave and how well you perform at work?