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How to Know If You’re the Toxic One in Your Relationship

By Brianne Hogan, June 16, 2023 “Toxic is quite a strong word, and reality may be more nuanced or gray in some cases,” says Alex Dimitriu, MD, who is double board-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine. “However, it serves as a powerful reminder of what can go wrong and what to watch out for. ‘Manipulative,’ ‘selfish,’ […]

How to sleep better this summer

By Morgan Mandriota, June 16, 2023 Alex Dimitriu, MD, is double board certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine and the founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine. Below, he shares expert tips on how to sleep better year-round, especially this summer. Q:          Everybody has different habits and preferences. What are the ideal, evidence-backed temperature […]

Orthosomnia: The Dark Side Of Sleep Trackers And Data Obsession

By Klaudia Balogh, June 14, 2023 Alex Dimitriu, MD, a dual board-certified psychiatrist and sleep medicine specialist, told Healthnews about a study where participants were told to wear a sleep tracking device, which randomly told them how they slept, irrespective of actual sleep quality. “The fascinating finding was that people who were told they slept poorly, […]

Craving quality sleep? Don’t underestimate a good pillow — 15 picks for all sleep styles

By Jessica Migala and Rebecca Treon, June 5, 2023 “Being comfortable, cool, not in pain and breathing well are essential to a good night’s sleep,” says Dr. Alex Dimitriu, who’s double board-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine and is the founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine. “Besides comfort, a pillow plays a significant role in keeping the spine […]

Green Noise 101: How Nature’s Sounds Soothe Your Mind

By Kamrin Baker, June 2, 2023 Green noise, according to Dr. Alex Dimitriu, the founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine, is a particular subset of white noise, and sounds similar to the sound of running water, or wind, which can be quite soothing, and does occur naturally outdoors.  Click HERE for the full article.

For ADHD, White Noise Could Be an Alternative to Medication

May 25, 2023 Dr. Dimitriu was published in Psychology Today in an article titled: For ADHD, White Noise Could Be an Alternative to Medication Could some types of noise potentially prove therapeutic for individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? Results of a growing number of recent studies indicate “yes,” despite past research showing that […]

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