Alex Dimitriu M.D.

About

Alex Dimitriu M.D. is the product of an engineer and a pianist, and a balance of art and science guides his career as a psychiatrist. He brings a deep respect for science, philosophy and spirituality into his work. Professionally, Alex has dual board certification in psychiatry and sleep medicine. As a consultation psychiatrist, he specialized in the complex interplay between the mind and body. In his work, Dr. Dimitriu helps his patients optimize peak performance by day and peak restorative sleep by night. He has been nationally recognized by The New York Times, Men’s Health, Cosmopolitan, Psychology Today, NBC News among other media. Alex also serves as a medical reviewer for Business Insider, the Sleep Foundation, and is a contributing author to The Encylopedia of Sleep Medicine.

Recent Posts

The Single Most Important Mindset to Conquering Anxiety

The best decisions are made from a place of calm. Here's a specific angle on Buddhism with a focus on taking intelligent centered action.

"Daymares": A Quick Guide to Navigating Catastrophic Thoughts

Daymares are negative, recurrent, and catastrophic fantasies. Here's a useful toolkit to stop them.

Anxiety, Drama, and ADHD

A notable trait of the dopamine-hungry brain is a need for novelty and stimulation. Practicing self-control is key.

Mushroom Drug May Prove Magical in Treating Depression

"Magic mushrooms," a source of psychedelic drugs, may have important benefits in helping to treat depression, a new study finds.

Aromatherapy May Lead to a 226% Boost in Cognition

New research shows inhaling pleasant fragrances during sleep influences brain function in ways that significantly improve cognition and boost memory.

Better Deep Sleep May Delay or Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease

Can deep sleep be part of the treatment for Alzheimer's Disease? The findings so far point to a relationship between sleep and Alzheimer’s.

For ADHD, White Noise Could Be an Alternative to Medication

Certain noises have proven therapeutic for individuals with ADHD. While more research is needed, white noise could become part of ADHD therapy.

Ape to Angel: The Developmental Stages of AI

The AI tsunami is coming, and will advance faster than our ability to comprehend or control it. The hope is that it will be smarter and kinder than its creators.

Sleep Medications for Insomnia: Limitations and Alternatives

Solutions to insomnia are not readily found in a bottle of sleeping pills. The problem is complex and frequently linked to other physical and mental disorders.

How Sleep Impacts Cognition, Memory, and Dementia

Changes in sleep patterns might prove to be biomarkers for encroaching Alzheimer’s disease and allow for treatment intervention.