Dr. Marra Gillian Ackerman, MD is a null in New York, NY specializing in psychosomatic medicine and psychiatry. She graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine in 2010 and has 15 years of experience. Dr. Marra Gillian Ackerman, MD is affiliated with New York University, NYU Langone Health and NYU Langone Psychiatry Associates.
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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.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder that people may develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. PTSD causes recurring nightmares, flashbacks, and disturbing memories about the traumatic event. It is frequently triggered by particularly intense and life-threatening incidents. For example, someone involved in a serious car accident may have severe anxiety about the accident months or even years later. War veterans and people involved in armed conflict are particularly prone to developing PTSD. In decades past, PTSD was called shellshock and was used to describe the negative emotions that soldiers endured from war. Today, medical professionals who treat PTSD recognize that it can occur in all types of people and can result from all types of traumatic incidents. It is not known exactly why some people develop PTSD, although PTSD frequently arises from:
People who have experienced significant and repeated trauma are more likely to develop PTSD. Those who have disorders like depression or a family history of depression may also be more prone to PTSD. PTSD symptoms typically begin one month to one year following the traumatic event. There are four main categories of PTSD symptoms:
The intensity and frequency of these symptoms can vary over time. PTSD symptoms may suddenly return after disappearing for years. Many PTSD patients find treatment helps to gradually reduce their symptoms over time.
The most common treatments for PTSD are psychotherapy and oral medications. Psychotherapy for PTSD can include cognitive therapy (therapy to change thought patterns), exposure therapy (therapy to confront memories of the traumatic incident) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR). EMDR integrates exposure therapy with guided eye movements to help patients confront and process their trauma. Certain oral medications may help with PTSD, such as antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications. Self-care, support groups, and relaxation may also benefit those with PTSD.
The path to overcoming PTSD can be long and challenging and people with PTSD can benefit greatly by seeking professional treatment from a mental health care provider. Treatment can reduce PTSD symptoms, provide essential coping strategies, and improve one's quality of life.
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Dr. Marra Gillian Ackerman, MD graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine in 2010. She completed residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. She is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: New York University (NYU) School of Medicine (2010)
Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital (2014)
Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry (2014)
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Marra Gillian Ackerman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Marra Gillian Ackerman, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Magnacare, Multiplan, VNS Choice Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Hamaspik Choice, First Health, Local 1199, Medicare, Medicaid of New York, Aetna, VA Community Care Network, Emblem, Wellcare, Healthfirst, Anthem BCBS Health Plus, Qualcare Inc., Tricare, GHI, United Healthcare, Railroad Medicare, Fidelis Care, Elderplan, POMCO Insurance Company, Connecticare, Oxford, Humana, Sedgwick WTC, WTC Health Program, MetroPlusHealth, Cigna, NYSHIP - The Empire Plan, HIP, United Healthcare, Aetna EPO (AMEX employees), BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees), AETNA EPO (NYULH Employees), Aetna POS (American Express Employer), BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees) and BCBS EPO (LICH Employees).
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Dr. Marra Ackerman practices psychiatry and psychosomatic medicine. Dr. Ackerman's clinical interests include depression, attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), and stress management. She is affiliated with NYU Langone Health. She graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine. For her residency, Dr. Ackerman trained at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Ackerman can take Aetna and United Healthcare insurance.
