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Safinaz Mostafa
Psychiatrist
Dr. Safinaz Mostafa is a psychiatrist practicing in Augusta, GA. Dr. Mostafa is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Mostafa diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Mostafa may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Mostafa treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Safinaz Mostafa
- Augusta, GA
- University of Dhaka
- Accepting new patients
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Can you treat PTSD with cognitive therapy?
It is called cognitive processing therapy
What is the first-line treatment for anxiety attacks?
Benzodiazepines
Self Harm and Depressive Thoughts Induced by Gender Dysphoria
Ssri could help
Major Depressive Disorder, ECT treatments
There are medications for treatment resistant depression
Is CBT the most effective way to deal with depression?
CBT helps but both medications and psychotherapy combindly has best effects.
Are panic attacks a symptom of anxiety?
Panic attack or anxiety attack are extreme form of anxiety. It does not happen always. Practice mindfulness or breathing exercises,
How long does it take to feel normal after stopping antidepressants?
At least a month or more than that
Query about a medicine that m taking
It not supposed to cause insomnia, it helps with insomnia. Constipation is a side effect.
How do you release emotional pain?
Here are some ways:
1. Talking to someone and sharing the pain
2. Journaling
3.meditation/ mindfulness
4. Acceptance and move on
5. Thinking positive to make change
1. Talking to someone and sharing the pain
2. Journaling
3.meditation/ mindfulness
4. Acceptance and move on
5. Thinking positive to make change
Are people with depression unable to work normally?
Moderate to severe depression can contribute impaired functioning.
What happens after you stop antidepressants?
If cold turkey, it can cause withdrawal sx. However depends on dose and type of medication. Always better to taper off any psychotropic agent.
What are the treatment options for panic disorder?
Combinations of medication and cognitive behavioral therapy helps. Benzodiazepine for example clonazepam at low dose helps.
How can I stop panic attacks forever?
I wish there was a medicine to stop it for ever. With time and reduced stress anxiety, panic attack gets better. Adopting coping skill through psychotherapy helps in long run. READ MORE
I wish there was a medicine to stop it for ever. With time and reduced stress anxiety, panic attack gets better. Adopting coping skill through psychotherapy helps in long run. Use of Long acting benzodiazepine is recommended for short term but not for long term to avoid side effects.
What is the best treatment for OCD?
Combination of CBT and medicine. Among SSRIs Celexa has better outcome.
Can ADHD be treated with psychotherapy?
Yes, psychotherapy can help with organization skills, problem solving skills, behavioral aspect and time management. If no improvement, you can try medicine.
Is psychotherapy effective for bipolar disorder?
Yes, it helps with social skills.
