With the spread of COVID-19, managing your physical health may seem difficult. There are many guidelines for keeping yourself safe from COVID-19 – wearing masks, social distancing, and careful washing of hands, for example. However, there are not many guidelines on how to handle
Becoming a parent can be a daunting experience, and it is not uncommon for parents to encounter a rollercoaster of emotions following the birth of their child. For some, however, the arrival of a child can present the onset, or worsening, of OCD symptoms,
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Psychiatric evaluations have a negative stigma and a lot of misunderstanding around them because of incorrect or dramatized media portrayals and the lack of correct knowledge on mental health issues in the United States. Psychiatric evaluations are assumed for those with dangerous mental health
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Seeking out a mental health medical professional is the right first step to achieving your desired state of mental health. But which one will better serve your needs – a psychiatrist or a psychologist? The names sound nearly the same. There can’t be much
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At Psy-Visions in New York City, and Southbury, CT, Dr. Mark Stracks is board certified in adult psychiatry. Dr. Stracks has extensive experience treating clients with complicated medical conditions, ongoing addiction issues, chronic pain presentations, developmental difficulties, trauma, and telepsychiatry.
