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Sleep, Mental Health, and a Viral Pandemic? It’s Complicated
By Dr. Alex Dimitriu, Jun 09, 2020 Sleep, mental health, and now the COVID-19 pandemic? It is a relationship best described in the words of British author Douglas Adams: “All you really need to know for the moment is that the universe is a lot more complicated than you might think.” Click HERE for the full article.
7 Tips for Living With Depression
By Ruben Castaneda, Staff Writer, June 1, 2020 Prozac, Zoloft and other antidepressants can help with mood symptoms, often within four to six weeks, says Dr. Alex Dimitriu, who’s double board-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine. He’s the founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine in Menlo Park, California. “Side effects are not too common, […]
12 Ways to Wake Yourself Up Before You PTFO at Your Desk
by Kara Cuzzone, MAY 20, 2020 “On the days I feel tired, I often notice just as much of a boost in energy from two cups of water as I would from drinking one cup of coffee,” adds Alex Dimitriu, MD, double board-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine. Keep […]
COVID-19: Tales of the “Good, the Bad and the Ugly”
By Dr. Alex Dimitriu, May 14, 2020 The virus has taken us to simpler time; will we want the “old normal” back? Click HERE for the full article.
COVID-19: Tales of the “Good, the Bad and the Ugly”
May 14, 2020. Dr. Dimitriu was published in Psychology Today about COVID-19: Tales of the “Good, the Bad and the Ugly” Awaking without an alarm. Working from home — in pajamas, no less. Connecting with colleagues, friends and relatives — frequently and virtually — through an app and click of a mouse. Long commutes in rush-hour […]
Having Trouble Sleeping? Try These Expert-Backed Tips
By Deanna deBara, May 14, 2020 “Exercise can help reduce anxiety and improve sleep,” says Dr. Alex Dimitriu, double board-certified in Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine. “Exercise helps the body set its natural rhythm and tells the brain that this is a time to be awake. It [also] boosts […]