David A Gross, MD, DLFAPA, PA

Embarking on your first psychiatrist appointment can be a journey into the unknown. Understanding what to expect can significantly ease your anxiety and help you prepare more effectively. A typical initial consultation with a psychiatrist involves a comprehensive assessment of your mental health, where the psychiatrist aims to understand your needs and concerns deeply. Remember, the goal of this first appointment is to establish a connection with your psychiatrist and lay the foundation for your treatment plan. It’s okay to…

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Information in this webinar is about the value of working with a team for the benefit of patients who are suffering from anxiety. A webinar hosted by Candace McKenzie, director of Director of Outreach & Referral Coordination. Included in the webinar are: David A. Gross, MD, DLFAPAAndrew Rosen, Ph.D., APBB, FAACP@Ryan Seidman, Psy.D.Amy Boyers, PhD

Looking back on my many years as a physician I thought it appropriate to comment on this profession especially in a time when the core values of physician-hood are being tested. I truly am grateful and honored to continue to serve as a physician to my patients. Unlike other “jobs”, being a physician is a unique calling. Perhaps the best way for me to share with you the special nature of this profession is by relaying an experience from my…

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As I have discussed in previous blogs on this website, the practice of Psychiatry is challenging. Unlike other medical specialties there are a paucity of laboratory testing or radiologic imaging that will reveal the true nature of the problems being presented at the time of our appointment. Instead of relying on objective data I must process a wealth of subjective information; that is, the words that you use in describing your current emotional state. I view this challenge much like…

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