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Peter Sangra
Adolescent Psychiatrist | Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Dr. Peter Sangra practices Child & Adolescent Psychiatry in Santa Teresa, NM. Dr. Sangra evaluates patients throughout childhood and adolescence using many different procedures, in order to determine what treatments must be carried out in order to properly assess their symptoms. Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists are trained and certified to administer psychotherapy, medication, and many other means of treatment. Dr. Sangra seeks to improve each patients quality of life.
12 years
Experience
Peter Sangra
- Santa Teresa, NM
- American University of Antigua
- Accepting new patients
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Should I see a psychologist for low self esteem?
Therapy never hurts. Of course, see where that low self esteem comes from.
Hope that helps.
Dr Sangra
Hope that helps.
Dr Sangra
How can I fly with claustrophobia?
Wow great question!! You should try envision flying in the airplane and think about if the ventilation system renews the oxygen and the safety of the plane while seated. Then READ MORE
Wow great question!!
You should try envision flying in the airplane and think about if the ventilation system renews the oxygen and the safety of the plane while seated. Then measure your anxiety. When you envision it then you can train your mind and body to that condition.
Hope that helps
Dr Sangra
You should try envision flying in the airplane and think about if the ventilation system renews the oxygen and the safety of the plane while seated. Then measure your anxiety. When you envision it then you can train your mind and body to that condition.
Hope that helps
Dr Sangra
Is online psychotherapy effective?
Yes online and in person should be no different if you give 100%.
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Dr Sangra
Hope that helps.
Dr Sangra
Does therapy for social anxiety work?
Great question! Of course therapy does wonders for social anxiety!
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Dr Sangra
Hope that helps
Dr Sangra
How does CAT therapy work?
Not exactly what CAT Therapy is, do you mean CBT?
Why is my child wetting the bed at age 9?
You might want him to meet with a pediatrician, to rule out underlying causes such as a UTI?
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Dr Sangra
Hope that helps.
Dr Sangra
My daughter threw around the term "demisexual" the other day. What does this mean?
It can be confusing to navigate these new terms. Online it states “ Demisexuality is a sexual orientation in which a person feels sexually attracted to someone only after they've READ MORE
It can be confusing to navigate these new terms. Online it states “ Demisexuality is a sexual orientation in which a person feels sexually attracted to someone only after they've developed a close emotional bond with them. ”
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Dr Sangra
Hope that helps.
Dr Sangra
What causes teens to have headaches and attention loss?
I’d recommend her to get her worked up for Iron/ Folate deficiencies as this could cause all these symptoms. Also any other medical underlying causes. Talk to her pediatrician. Hope READ MORE
I’d recommend her to get her worked up for Iron/ Folate deficiencies as this could cause all these symptoms. Also any other medical underlying causes. Talk to her pediatrician.
Hope that helps
Dr Sangra
Hope that helps
Dr Sangra
Why is my son so angry?
Thanks for reaching out. Does your son have a male role model, because he is going through puberty and changes in his body.
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Dr Sangra
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Dr Sangra
Could be pregnant?
Go your pediatrician for tummy acne. Talk to the pediatrician. The pediatrician does not have to disclose to family about sexual intercourse and get a urine pregnancy test down READ MORE
Go your pediatrician for tummy acne. Talk to the pediatrician. The pediatrician does not have to disclose to family about sexual intercourse and get a urine pregnancy test down while you are there.
Hope that helps. You will be okay.
Dr Sangra
Hope that helps. You will be okay.
Dr Sangra
Where should I go to get help?
Talk to your provider about meds. Meds that increase serotonin help with OCD. Maybe you need a switch to some thing else, other than Zoloft.
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Dr Sangra
Hope that helps.
Dr Sangra
How to remove my breast without surgery?
Most kids will try Breast Binders. Try that.
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Dr Sangra
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Dr Sangra
Does being obese affect your mental health?
Yes, obesity can add to depression and anxiety that are underline. With that in mind, then exercise can help with all!! Plan for a brisk walk every evening for at least 45 mins. Hope READ MORE
Yes, obesity can add to depression and anxiety that are underline. With that in mind, then exercise can help with all!! Plan for a brisk walk every evening for at least 45 mins.
Hope that helps
Dr Sangra
Hope that helps
Dr Sangra
How do I stop panic attacks at night?
Great questions. Panic attacks at night are little uncommon so, I would check with your doctor to check your heart for any underline conditions, unless you struggle with addictions READ MORE
Great questions. Panic attacks at night are little uncommon so, I would check with your doctor to check your heart for any underline conditions, unless you struggle with addictions and/or Trauma.
Hope that helps.
Dr Sangra
Hope that helps.
Dr Sangra
How can I treat my anxiety at home?
I think you are asking whether or not home remedies help. I think if it’s not debilitating anxiety then calming tea without caffeine and reducing sugar and caffeine intake and READ MORE
I think you are asking whether or not home remedies help. I think if it’s not debilitating anxiety then calming tea without caffeine and reducing sugar and caffeine intake and exercising helps.
Hope that helps
Hope that helps
What should I take for panic attacks?
It depends on the pains attack. Whether it’s social phobia or performance panic attacks. You’ll need to be treated differently and also make sure you are medically sound and your READ MORE
It depends on the pains attack. Whether it’s social phobia or performance panic attacks. You’ll need to be treated differently and also make sure you are medically sound and your heart is good.
Hope that helps
Hope that helps
Which antidepressant is effective in treating insomnia in a patient with depression?
There two or more that come to mind. Trazadone and remeron can be used but have other side effects. Talk with your doctor and make sure you have a complete medical done as well.. Hope READ MORE
There two or more that come to mind. Trazadone and remeron can be used but have other side effects. Talk with your doctor and make sure you have a complete medical done as well..
Hope that helps.
Hope that helps.
Is medicine the best way to treat depression?
Meds that treat depression are SSRI however it also depends on your diet. Just google serotonin rich foods as well. Start from there , but you need a completed medical work up READ MORE
Meds that treat depression are SSRI however it also depends on your diet. Just google serotonin rich foods as well. Start from there , but you need a completed medical work up to ensure nothing medical is causing your depression.
Hope that helps
Hope that helps
Can I get better without antidepressants?
Yes of course. But get therapy and good sleep first. Start exercising and find a local church group to connect with. You are not alone and many people are struggling with depression. READ MORE
Yes of course. But get therapy and good sleep first. Start exercising and find a local church group to connect with. You are not alone and many people are struggling with depression. I encourage you to get help.
Hope that helps
Hope that helps
Should I go to a psychiatrist for alcohol addiction?
Yes but start off with your Family doc.
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