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Human vs AI: Who’s Better at Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
LOS ANGELES — Artificial intelligence (AI) falls short of human therapists when it comes to empathy and emotional connection in the...

Vilash Reddy, MD
Jun 134 min read
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Higher Childhood BMI Linked to Greater Depressive Symptoms in Adolescence
Higher body mass index (BMI) at 7 years of age is associated with increased body dissatisfaction in late childhood and greater depressive...

Vilash Reddy, MD
Mar 13, 20242 min read
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Study Shows 40% of Patients With TRS No Longer Meet Severity Criteria Following Treatment With NCE
The NCE’s developer has announced that it is now initiating phase 3 studies. A study of a new chemical entity (NCE) for...
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Nov 7, 20233 min read
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A Cautionary Tale: Are the Memories True?
A recent film about singer Joan Baez and repressed memory. KEY POINTS Recovered memory therapy, a discredited therapy, claimed to recover...
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Nov 7, 20233 min read
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The Making of Adult ADHD: The Rapid Rise of a Novel Psychiatric Diagnosis
"The history of psychiatry is a history of fads in theory, diagnosis, and treatment. Such rapid shifts in conceptualization—such as the...
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Oct 7, 20235 min read
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ADHD Underappreciated in Older Adults
Adult ADHD is a condition that is often underappreciated in older adults, with less than half being diagnosed and many never receiving...
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Oct 2, 20232 min read
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Child Psychiatry Tips for Promoting Children's Well-Being
Child psychiatry primarily focuses on behavioral disorders and emotional problems that affect children, often characterized by anxiety...
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Oct 1, 20231 min read
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Cognitive Restructuring
Imagine it’s your birthday. You’re expecting a phone call from a close friend, but it never comes. You called them on their birthday, so...
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Sep 22, 20235 min read
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The Benefits of Mindfulness
Mindfulness has been defined as "a moment-to-moment awareness of one's experience without judgment" (1). This means having conscious...
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Sep 7, 20234 min read
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Creating Secure Attachment
Healthy relationships require the right mix of intimacy and independence. Those with insecure attachment struggle to get this balance...
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Sep 7, 20233 min read
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DEAR MAN - How to Get What You Want Respectfully
Describe Clearly and concisely describe the facts of the situation, without any judgement. "You have asked me to work late 3 days this...
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Sep 6, 20232 min read
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What is the Anger Iceberg and How Can it be Used?
Anger is an emotion characterized by antagonism toward someone or something you feel has deliberately done you wrong. Anger can be a good...
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Sep 1, 20231 min read
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Intro to CBT: Why Thoughts Matter
Have you ever watched a movie that really made you feel something? Maybe you’ve felt fear while the camera creeps down a dark hallway,...
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Sep 1, 20233 min read
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Science and Art in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
"The root of the word 'create' or 'creativity' essentially means 'to grow.' That is probably what lies at the heart of what patients...
chrisviesumalinog
Aug 29, 20235 min read
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Cognitive Distortions - CBT
Cognitive distortions are irrational thoughts that can influence your emotions. Everyone experiences cognitive distortions to some degree,...

Vilash Reddy, MD
Aug 28, 20231 min read
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Distressing Dreams in Childhood May Predict Cognitive Impairment, PD by Age 50
The likelihood of developing cognitive impairment or Parkinson disease in adulthood may be tied to experiencing frequent nightmares in...
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Aug 27, 20232 min read
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Which Factors Distinguish Superagers From the Rest of Us?
Superagers Even at an advanced age, superagers have the memory of someone 20 or 30 years their junior. But why is that? A new study shows...
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Aug 27, 20234 min read
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Thinking Your Way Out of Anxiety
When feel (anxious,) you'll have interconnecting negative thoughts. For example, you may worry about feeling fatigued from losing sleep....

Vilash Reddy, MD
Aug 19, 20235 min read
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I Think My Child Has Anxiety. What Are the Treatment Options?
The Conversation — Anxiety disorders are common among Australian children, affecting nearly 7% of those aged 4–11 years. Children’s fears...
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Aug 19, 20234 min read
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Prevalence of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms Higher for Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease
August 15, 2023 More than 50% of those with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases had never/rarely reported mental health symptoms to...
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Aug 19, 20232 min read
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