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Dr. Despina Hatziergati, MD is a pediatric psychiatrist in White Plains, NY specializing in pediatric psychiatry. She graduated from University of Ioannina School of Medicine in 1994 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. Despina Hatziergati, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and Weill Cornell Medicine.
21 Bloomingdale Road
White Plains, NY 10605
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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.
Family Therapy Services
Family therapy is sometimes also called family counseling or marriage and family therapy. It is a form of mental health care and therapy that treats a couple or entire family as a unit, paying special attention to how the members of the family interact with each other. Each family has a unique personality, communication style, and unique problems they face together. In family therapy, all members of the family attend counseling sessions as a group, and together they learn how to identify conflicts within and without the family, as well as how to communicate better and problem-solve together.
Some topics commonly addressed in family therapy include:
Family therapists may work in group practices, private practices, schools, or hospitals. They work with families of all different kinds to help them live together as a stronger unit.
Dr. Despina Hatziergati, MD graduated from University of Ioannina School of Medicine in 1994. She is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry) American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry) and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: University of Ioannina School of Medicine (1994)
Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry) American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Despina Hatziergati, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Despina Hatziergati, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna and Rockefeller University - Trustmark.
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Dr. Despina Hatziergati specializes in pediatric psychiatry and practices in White Plains, NY. These areas are among her clinical interests: attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), mood disorders, and autism. She can take Aetna insurance. Dr. Hatziergati is a graduate of the University of Ioannina School of Medicine. In addition to English, Dr. Hatziergati speaks Greek. She is affiliated with Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. According to Weill Cornell Medicine, new patients are welcome to contact her office in.
