Dr. Rehana Latif M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
130 Pondfield Road Suite 1 Bronxville New York, 10708About
Rehana Latif, MD, works at Bronxville Psychiatric Wellness Group in Bronxville, New York. She specializes in complete psychiatric services for children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Latif has training both in Pakistan and in the United States, including the Creedmore Psychiatric Center. In 2011, Vitals.com awarded Dr. Latif with a Compassionate Doctor Recognition as well as a Patient's Choice Award for her excellence in healthcare. Dr. Latif also serves as a expert contributor on the International radio show 'Voice of America', specializing in South East Asian services in Washington.
Education and Training
Sindh Medical College
Sind Med Coll, Univ Of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan 1981
Karachi Medical and Dental College 1982
Sind Medical College 1981
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology- Pediatric
Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry
Provider Details
Dr. Rehana Latif M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Can antidepressants cause insomnia?
Mostly all of the antidepressants can cause insomnia, except Remeron, Elavil, Tand razodone. Anti-depressants can cause opposite effects. READ MORE
What is the most sedating antidepressant?
Amitryptylin, Mirtazipine READ MORE
Does lack of dopamine make you sleep more?
Rule out medical causes of tiredness and lethargy before thinking of Dopamine. READ MORE
Do antidepressants work for generalized anxiety?
Yes. There are several different kinds of anti-depressants. Most Anti-depressants (SSRI) work on serotonin. Few Antidepressants works on other brain receptors. One size does not fit all; trial of different classes of medications may be required in some cases. READ MORE
What is the main purpose of psychological testing?
Some useful and some not so useful. There are lists of things psychological testing can help. Traumatic brain Injury helps determine the degree of injury and the region that the injury has damaged. Where, there may be false results if a person is depressed, anxious, and unable to respond to the questions asked. Even in some cases, IQ scores are skewed. READ MORE
How successful is cognitive behavioral therapy?
It can be successful only if you find someone who knows what they are doing. Most who claim to be trained in CBT, do not show results. READ MORE
Can anxiety change your personality?
Yes. Their Anxiety interferes with their interaction with others, at school, at work, at home or social life. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
Professional Society Memberships
- American Medical Association, American Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Society
What do you attribute your success to?
Family, Sister Zeena Marshall, Passion for Complete Patient Care, Dedication, Persistence
Hobbies / Sports
- Writing, Parenting, Researching Ethnic Cultures
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