Tourette Syndrome and Tics: Management Strategies
Hello, I am Dr. Peyman Tashkandi. Throughout my career, I have seen firsthand how neurological conditions can impact families. Few conditions are as misunderstood as Tourette Syndrome (TS) and other tic disorders. If you or a loved one has recently received a diagnosis, or if you are simply noticing repetitive movements or sounds, it is […]
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD): Diagnosis & Care
As a medical professional dedicated to the well-being of children and families, I often encounter parents who are worried, confused, and seeking answers about their child’s development. One of the most misunderstood and frequently overlooked conditions I see in my practice is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, commonly known as FASD. It is a topic close […]
Narcissistic Abuse Recovery: Healing After Toxic Relationships
Hello, I am Dr. Peyman Tashkandi. If you have found your way here, it is likely because you—or someone you care deeply about—have recently stepped out of the shadow of a toxic relationship. I want to start by saying something very important: You are safe now, and I am incredibly proud of you. Taking the […]
Exercise as Medicine: The Mental Health Benefits
As a psychiatrist, I often tell my patients that if exercise could be packed into a pill, it would be the single most widely prescribed and beneficial medicine in the nation. We tend to view physical activity and mental health as two separate buckets. We go to the gym to fix our bodies, and we […]
Histrionic Personality Disorder: Understanding the Drama
Have you ever met someone who seems to treat every moment of their life like a scene from a movie? Maybe they are incredibly charming, the life of the party, and full of intense emotions. But, beneath the surface, you notice that their happiness can shift to tears in a heartbeat, and they seem uncomfortable […]
SSRI Withdrawal: How to Taper off Medication Safely
Deciding to come off antidepressant medication is a significant milestone in your mental health journey. It often means you have reached a place of stability and are ready to navigate life with new coping skills. However, as Dr. Peyman Tashkandi, I have seen many patients rush this process, only to face uncomfortable physical and emotional […]
Night Terrors vs. Nightmares in Children
It happens when the house is finally quiet. You have just drifted off to sleep yourself when suddenly, a piercing scream echoes from your child’s room. Your heart races, you rush in, and you find your little one sitting up in bed, eyes wide open, looking absolutely terrified. But here is the strange part: they […]
Mental Health for Medical Professionals & Doctors
As medical professionals, we are trained to be the calm in the chaos. We are the ones people look to when their world is falling apart. From the moment we step into medical school, we are taught to put the patient first, to work long hours without complaint, and to suppress our own needs for […]
Impulse Control Disorders: Kleptomania and Pyromania
As a mental health professional, I often sit with patients who feel like they are fighting a battle inside their own minds. They describe an overwhelming wave of tension—an itch that absolutely must be scratched—even when they know the consequences could be difficult. If you or someone you love is navigating this feeling, I want […]
Fear of Flying (Aviophobia): Treatment Strategies
As Dr. Peyman Tashkandi, I have sat across from many individuals who tell me that the very idea of stepping onto an airplane makes their heart race and their palms sweat. If you are reading this, chances are you or someone you care about struggles with aviophobia, commonly known as the fear of flying. I […]