By Elizabeth Millard, Dec 3, 2023 A major aspect of managing bipolar I disorder is having conversations with your health provider about next steps, says Alex Dimitriu, M.D., a psychiatrist and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine in the Bay Area of California. “The intensity of bipolar can be profound and result in […]
By Danielle Sinay, Nov 14, 2023 “Sleep loves rhythm and regularity, and part of that regularity is having a predictable sequence of events that starts telling the brain to slow down and get ready for bed,” says Alex Dimitriu, MD, a double-board-certified psychiatrist and sleep medicine specialist and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine in California. “A […]
By Claire Wolters, Nov 10, 2023 Alex Dimitriu, MD, dual board-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine and Founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine, says that some of the benefits of cold plunges could be the body’s demonstration of resilience or grit. “Being able to push through the ‘mental barrier’ and aversion associated with entering a […]
By Zoe Malin, Oct. 31, 2023 Top sheets are also sometimes preferred by hot sleepers. Duvets, comforters and quilts are thicker and heavier than top sheets, and can trap heat more easily, says Dr. Alex Dimitriu, a double board-certified doctor in psychiatry and sleep medicine, and the founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine. People tend […]
By David Rossiaky, Oct 23, 2023 Dr. Alex Dimitriu, a specialist in psychiatry and sleep medicine as well as the founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine, agreed. “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is,” Dimitriu, who also was not involved in the book, told Medical News Today. What are the harms of online […]
By Jessica Migala, Oct 11, 2023 Most melatonin pills contain 1 to 10 mg of melatonin. One of the main pros of taking a capsule or tablet is that you can break them up in order to take smaller doses than one tablet would otherwise contain. Though you should always let your doctor guide you about […]
9 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Bipolar I Disorder
By Elizabeth Millard, Dec 3, 2023 A major aspect of managing bipolar I disorder is having conversations with your health provider about next steps, says Alex Dimitriu, M.D., a psychiatrist and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine in the Bay Area of California. “The intensity of bipolar can be profound and result in […]
Not Getting Enough Sleep? This Wellness Hack Could Make Up for It
By Danielle Sinay, Nov 14, 2023 “Sleep loves rhythm and regularity, and part of that regularity is having a predictable sequence of events that starts telling the brain to slow down and get ready for bed,” says Alex Dimitriu, MD, a double-board-certified psychiatrist and sleep medicine specialist and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine in California. “A […]
Taking the plunge: Immersing in cold water can help your mental state
By Claire Wolters, Nov 10, 2023 Alex Dimitriu, MD, dual board-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine and Founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine, says that some of the benefits of cold plunges could be the body’s demonstration of resilience or grit. “Being able to push through the ‘mental barrier’ and aversion associated with entering a […]
Do you really need to use a top sheet? Experts explain.
By Zoe Malin, Oct. 31, 2023 Top sheets are also sometimes preferred by hot sleepers. Duvets, comforters and quilts are thicker and heavier than top sheets, and can trap heat more easily, says Dr. Alex Dimitriu, a double board-certified doctor in psychiatry and sleep medicine, and the founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine. People tend […]
Experts express concern over mental health advice posted on social media platforms
By David Rossiaky, Oct 23, 2023 Dr. Alex Dimitriu, a specialist in psychiatry and sleep medicine as well as the founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine, agreed. “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is,” Dimitriu, who also was not involved in the book, told Medical News Today. What are the harms of online […]
Melatonin by Form: Pros and Cons of Pills, Gummies, and Liquids
By Jessica Migala, Oct 11, 2023 Most melatonin pills contain 1 to 10 mg of melatonin. One of the main pros of taking a capsule or tablet is that you can break them up in order to take smaller doses than one tablet would otherwise contain. Though you should always let your doctor guide you about […]