Leslie B., Manhattan, NY 11/25/2012 I have worked with Dr. Shapiro for several years, and have found him to be very caring, understanding, and extremely helpful. He is truly a professional who cares about his patients, and I highly recommend him. … [Read more...]
Professional, Compassionate Psychiatrist
I have met many psychiatrists but none measure up to Dr. Shapiro. The combination of warm bed side manner, compassion, and listening skills make him a superb psychiatrist. His recommendations have immensely improved my quality of life. … [Read more...]
Excellent Choice for Depression and/or Anxiety
After going to therapy for the past two years to treat my issues, mainly depression, my therapist and I decided it was time to see a psychiatrist to see if medication was an option and Dr. Shapiro was recommended. I could not be happier with my decision. Dr. Shapiro, through thorough questioning and attentive listening, was able to hone in on my … [Read more...]
4 Easy Steps for Diagnosing Adult ADHD
Introduction The proper diagnosis of Adult ADHD can be confusing and overwhelming; many of the symptoms overlap with other disorders and many of the symptoms are set along a wide spectrum. Additionally, most clinicians have not been extensively trained in the accurate diagnosis of Adult ADHD.This is a brief and simple step-by-step guide to the … [Read more...]
When Adult ADHD Goes Untreated
Case:“Doctor, I have been to four psychiatrists during the past 10 years and have tried everything. They tell me I’m depressed or bipolar. The meds always just make me feel worse. I was in therapy for six years and figured it was that I had a bad childhood, but I still feel lousy. Can you help me?”John met with me for the first time at The … [Read more...]
Adult ADHD and Relationships
Introduction - Adult ADHD and Relationships People with Adult ADHD often report having trouble in their relationships and friendships. The divorce and separation rates are much higher in relationships when one of the partners has ADHD. In addition, adults with ADHD have a higher chance of having children with ADHD.Adult ADHD may cause … [Read more...]
Are You Chronically Late and have adult ADHD?
5 Proven ADHD Tips from a Harvard-Trained Psychiatrist to Master Time Management Adult ADHD causes more significant impairment than difficulty with mental focus. ADHD impairs executive functions including planning, strategizing, impulse control, emotional regulation, and organizational skills. ADHD Tips for being on time can make a significant … [Read more...]
7 Tennis Tips for Adults with ADD/ADHD
Many say that tennis is a “mind game”, based on consistent focus, concentration, and confidence. Many of the skills necessary for tennis are challenging, especially for people with ADD/ADHD. However, tennis is great for people with ADD/ADHD since it can improve these skills over time, and can be like “physical therapy” for the brain. Here are 7 … [Read more...]
Tips in Treating Cocaine and Alcoholism
Substance abuse is very common in the patients that we see every day. During training, we are taught that there are very few treatments for substance abuse with the exception of Antabuse for alcoholism and methadone for addiction to narcotics. Often, substance abuse takes its toll on our patients, having a decidedly adverse effect on many areas of … [Read more...]