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Richa Bhatia M.D.

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Richa Bhatia, M.D., DFAPA, is a dual board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist, with extensive clinical experience treating children, adolescents and adults suffering from a wide array of psychiatric conditions. Her professional opinions have been quoted by CNBC, the Guardian, US News and World Report, the Wall Street Journal, and other media. She is an avid advocate for improving public mental health, and often writes to raise public awareness about psychiatric conditions, treatments, and prevention. Some of her articles have been featured as a resource by various organizations and school districts. She serves as an associate editor of Current Psychiatry and as section editor for Current Opinion in Psychiatry. Her other professional interests include the integration of psychotherapy and psychopharmacology in clinical practice, anxiety disorders, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and mindfulness interventions. She has received teacher's training in compassion cultivation training.

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7 Actions You Can Take to Prevent Alzheimer’s

In the absence of medication to cure the disease, here are a few methods that may help prevent it.

In the absence of medication to cure the disease, here are a few methods that may help prevent it.

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With millions of couples struggling, this is the single most important ingredient for a healthy and strong relationship.

With millions of couples struggling, this is the single most important ingredient for a healthy and strong relationship.

The Loneliness Epidemic, and 7 Measures to Overcome Loneliness

Studies show loneliness is linked to early mortality, depression, coronary heart disease and stroke. Britain appointed its first loneliness minister earlier this year.

Studies show loneliness is linked to early mortality, depression, coronary heart disease and stroke. Britain appointed its first loneliness minister earlier this year.

What Poor Sleep Could be Doing to Your Child or Teen

A large number of children and teens may not be getting adequate or good quality sleep. Is your child one of them? Read what poor sleep can do, and what you can do about it.

A large number of children and teens may not be getting adequate or good quality sleep. Is your child one of them? Read what poor sleep can do, and what you can do about it.