By Sian Ferguson, Apr 17, 2025 Founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine, Dr. Alex Dimitriu—a psychiatrist and sleep medicine specialist—agrees. “A good friend is someone who shows up, listens well, shares in your joys, and supports you through challenges without judgment,” he says. In other words: You don’t have to be perfect. You just have […]
By Jenny McGrath and Suzy Hernandez, Apr, 15, 2025 “Light sleepers may want as few distractions and artificial light as possible,” said Alex Dimitriu, MD, the founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine. “Deep sleepers may want an alarm that is loud or gradually loud, possibly with light or a sunrise simulator to facilitate waking […]
By Sarah Bradley, Apr 10, 2025 Strattera is part of a class of medications called selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). These drugs increase the amount of norepinephrine in your brain. Norepinephrine “plays a crucial role in attention, focus, and cognition,” says Alex Dimitriu, MD, psychiatrist and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine. Dr. Dimitriu says increasing […]
By Khendra Cherry, Apr 7, 2025 According to Dr. Alex Dimitriu, a double board-certified psychiatrist and sleep medicine specialist, sleep and eczema have a bidirectional relationship. “Sleep and eczema are closely linked, and one can feed off of the other,” he explains. Click HERE for the full article.
By Sian Ferguson, Mar 27, 2025 To learn more, I spoke with Alex Dimitriu, MD, double board-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine. Dimitriu says that both napping and NSDR can be helpful, but they fulfill different needs. “For someone sleep deprived, a nap may be best,” he […]
By Erica Sweeney, Mar 26, 2025 But routines should be personal and tailored to your needs and lifestyle, says Dr. Alex Dimitriu, a psychiatrist and sleep medicine physician and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine. There’s no “secret sauce” for morning habits that will automatically help you become like someone you admire. Videos […]
How to Be a Better Friend, According to Therapists
By Sian Ferguson, Apr 17, 2025 Founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine, Dr. Alex Dimitriu—a psychiatrist and sleep medicine specialist—agrees. “A good friend is someone who shows up, listens well, shares in your joys, and supports you through challenges without judgment,” he says. In other words: You don’t have to be perfect. You just have […]
The 6 best alarm clocks of 2025, tested and reviewed
By Jenny McGrath and Suzy Hernandez, Apr, 15, 2025 “Light sleepers may want as few distractions and artificial light as possible,” said Alex Dimitriu, MD, the founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine. “Deep sleepers may want an alarm that is loud or gradually loud, possibly with light or a sunrise simulator to facilitate waking […]
3 foods to avoid while taking Strattera
By Sarah Bradley, Apr 10, 2025 Strattera is part of a class of medications called selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). These drugs increase the amount of norepinephrine in your brain. Norepinephrine “plays a crucial role in attention, focus, and cognition,” says Alex Dimitriu, MD, psychiatrist and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine. Dr. Dimitriu says increasing […]
Why Sleep Disturbance and Atopic Dermatitis (AD) Go Hand in Hand
By Khendra Cherry, Apr 7, 2025 According to Dr. Alex Dimitriu, a double board-certified psychiatrist and sleep medicine specialist, sleep and eczema have a bidirectional relationship. “Sleep and eczema are closely linked, and one can feed off of the other,” he explains. Click HERE for the full article.
I Tried NSDR for a Week—Here’s How It Improved My Mental Health
By Sian Ferguson, Mar 27, 2025 To learn more, I spoke with Alex Dimitriu, MD, double board-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine. Dimitriu says that both napping and NSDR can be helpful, but they fulfill different needs. “For someone sleep deprived, a nap may be best,” he […]
Why We’re Obsessed with Other People’s Morning Routines
By Erica Sweeney, Mar 26, 2025 But routines should be personal and tailored to your needs and lifestyle, says Dr. Alex Dimitriu, a psychiatrist and sleep medicine physician and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine. There’s no “secret sauce” for morning habits that will automatically help you become like someone you admire. Videos […]