The Right Door: Psychiatrist, Psychologist, or Both?
Understanding the goal of care We often stand at a crossroads between medical evaluation and developmental insight, asking whether psychiatric care, psychological testing, or both are needed this week, this month, or this year. At Atlanta Psychiatric Medicine in Roswell, GA, the aim is to illuminate which path- medications, testing, or a combination- can best […]
A Calmer New Year: Anxiety Plan in Roswell, GA
I get it — the start of a new year can feel like a blank page and a pressure cooker at once. I’ve sat with patients and neighbors who say the holidays left them more wound-up than rested. In this post I’ll share a short reality check and a very practical 30-day reset you can […]
How Psychiatric Support Can Rescue Your Holidays (Without Ruining the Festivities)
Last year, I found myself crying in the car outside my own family’s holiday party. The laughter inside felt miles away, and honestly? The hugs and sparkly sweaters only made things worse. Turns out, I’m not alone—many people find the season more stifling than sparkling. If your mood sags as the year winds down, it […]
Finding Light in the Maze: How TMS and Ketamine Stack Up for Treatment-Resistant Depression in Roswell
Let me tell you about Matt—a neighbor, not a patient, but let’s say he’s like so many in Roswell. He told me over coffee how his world shrank: He’d tried two antidepressants, read all the articles, did his laps at Wills Park, but the darkness just wouldn’t let up. Did you know up to 30% […]
Who’s Who in Atlanta Mental Health: A Local’s Guide to Finding the Right Psychiatric, Psychological, or Therapy Support
I’ll never forget my first confused afternoon at Atlanta Psychiatric Medicine—sitting in the waiting room, wondering what made a psychiatrist different from a psychologist or therapist. I’d heard the terms tossed around at Midtown brunches and seen mysterious acronyms on clinic doors, but only realized how tangled it all seemed when I needed support myself. […]
Breaking the Silence: Starting Honest Mental Health Conversations at Work (A Roswell Perspective)
Picture this: You’re driving to work in Roswell, that big peach-colored sun just peeking over the horizon, and your stomach’s in knots—not from traffic, but because you’re dreading a conversation about your mental health. If this hits close to home, you’re not alone. According to Mental Health America, nearly 90% of U.S. workers reported a […]
Messy Lunch Boxes, Midnight Worries: Unfiltered Back-to-School Mental Health Tips for Real Families
As the new school year begins, Dr. Rukhsana Rizvi and the Atlanta Psychiatric Medicine team prioritize our youth’s mental health. Transitioning back to school can be chaotic and unpredictable. We’re here to help parents and kids navigate anxieties—both theirs and yours. Explore heartfelt mental health tips tailored for this emotional rollercoaster. From dealing with spilled […]
5 Mental Health Myths High School Students Still Believe That Are Making Everything Worse
Uncover the harmful mental health myths that teens often believe, how these misconceptions hinder proper treatment, and the empowering solutions offered by adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Rukhsana Rizvi that can bring relief and hope.
Finding Balance: My Journey with Atlanta Psychiatric Medicine
I’ll admit it—I never imagined myself sitting in a psychiatrist’s waiting room just off Macy Drive in Roswell, GA. Yet here I am, scrolling through my phone, desperately hoping my story isn’t just another number on a patient list. What happened next shifted my entire view of psychiatric care and what it actually means to […]
Am I Just Moody, or Is This Bipolar Disorder? A Young Adult’s Guide to Untangling the Signs
Have you ever stared at your ceiling at 3 am, brain ping-ponging between rewriting your life’s plan and questioning if you’re just being dramatic? I have. And trust me, you’re not alone. In a world where mood swings are almost trendy (thanks TikTok), it’s easy to wonder: Where’s the line between being “extra” and living […]