What I Treat

Depression

Depression is a disorder characterized primarily by a depressed mood, sadness or loss of interest in activities that can impair your functioning at an optimum level.

Possible causes include a combination of biological, psychological, and social sources of distress. Increasingly, research suggests these factors may cause changes in brain function, including altered activity of certain neural circuits in the brain.

The persistent feeling of sadness or loss of interest that characterizes major depression can lead to a range of behavioral and physical symptoms. These may include changes in sleep, appetite, energy level, concentration, daily behavior, or self-esteem. Depression can also be associated with thoughts of suicide.

The mainstay of treatment is usually medication, talk therapy, or a combination of the two. Increasingly, research suggests these treatments may normalize brain changes associated with depression.

Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar Disorder is a disorder associated with episodes of mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs.

The exact cause of bipolar disorder isn’t known, but a combination of genetics, environment, and altered brain structure and chemistry may play a role.

Manic episodes may include symptoms such as high energy, reduced need for sleep, and loss of touch with reality. Depressive episodes may include symptoms such as low energy, low motivation, and loss of interest in daily activities. Mood episodes last days to months at a time and may also be associated with suicidal thoughts.

Treatment is usually lifelong and often involves a combination of medications and psychotherapy.

SPECIAL SERVICES

Forensic Services

Dr. Leena Rajagopal is a board certified Forensic Psychiatrist. Dr. Rajagopal completed her Forensic Psychiatry fellowship at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York. She has testified as an expert witness in the field of psychiatry and forensic psychiatry in many court jurisdictions in the State of New York and New Jersey.

Dr. Rajagopal is available for civil and criminal cases

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