Dr. Christina Kitt Garza, MD is a psychiatrist in New York, NY specializing in psychiatry and general practice. She graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. Christina Kitt Garza, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, ColumbiaDoctors, TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK, CUIMC/Milstein Hospital Building and NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
177 Ft. Washington Avenue CUIMC/Milstein Hospital Building
New York, NY 10032
177 Ft. Washington Avenue
City of New York, NY 10032
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Anxiety
Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.
Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:
Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.
Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. Nine percent of children in the USA have been diagnosed with ADHD. Symptoms, which include hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention, can last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, although experts don't know why this is.
There are three main types of ADHD:
When diagnosing ADHD, it is important to rule out other issues that may be causing the symptoms. Seizure disorders, hearing loss, anxiety, and domestic problems are some examples of problems that can cause behaviors similar to those seen with ADHD.
Treatment can include stimulant medications, behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better, and accommodations at school or work. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most kids with ADHD function at their best.
ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for a third to half of those diagnosed. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior, difficulty maintaining focus, being easily distracted, or a tendency to fidget. These symptoms can cause problems in a patient's careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as stress reduction techniques and organization skills training. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and succeed in all areas of their life.
Depression
Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."
Some common symptoms of depression include:
We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.
Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.
Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.
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The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christina Kitt Garza, MD treated as a psychiatrist in New York, NY were hospital care and inpatient care.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christina Kitt Garza, MD treated were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, depression and diabetes.
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Dr. Christina Kitt Garza, MD graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine. She completed residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. She is certified by the Psychiatry Psychosomatic Medicine and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine
Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Board Certification: Psychiatry Psychosomatic Medicine
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Christina Kitt Garza, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Christina Kitt Garza, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: AETNA, MVP Health Care, Multiplan, Healthfirst, Fidelis Care, Local 1199, RiverSpring, Amida Care, World Trade Center Health Plan, Medicare, AgeWell, Quality Health Management, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthplus, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Affinity Health Plan, WellCare, CIGNA, Magnacare (National), UnitedHealthcare, Amerigroup of New Jersey, VNSNY CHOICE, MagnaCare, WellCare, Fidelis Care, MultiPlan, Amerigroup, Affinity Health Plan, Aetna, Medicare, Healthfirst, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Quality Health Management, 1199SEIU, MVP Health Care and UnitedHealthcare.
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Dr. Christina Garza is a specialist in general practice and psychiatry in New York, NY and City of New York, NY. Dr. Garza (or staff) speaks Spanish and Thai. She is professionally affiliated with ColumbiaDoctors. Dr. Garza attended medical school at Georgetown University School of Medicine. Yext reports that she is not accepting new patients.
