Our experts in Mental Health
Amy Exum
Social media is powerful because its everywhere. Nicole RodrÃguez, Psychotherapist at Baptist Health Care & Counseling, says social media is something that is really prevalent out there for teenagers. About this topic, parents should be on social media too and do their own research and know what their kids are posting. They have to check […]
Dr. Rob Fazio
Managing Partner at On Point Advising, Psychologist, and Author of Bullyproof Dr. Rob Fazio is a Psychologist and Managing Partner at OnPoint Advising where he specializes in global leadership and organizational success. A thought leader in his field, Rob holds over 20 years of experience in consulting as well as advising executive teams, surgeons, and […]
Carlos Fernandez
Carlos Fernandez, Exercise Physiologist with Baptist Health South Florida, says at home you can do bodyweight, squats and push-ups. “You can do a lot of single leg stuff if you get to that level, a lot of core stuff at home. If you get a pull-up bar, very inexpensive, put that on the doorframe and […]
Shana Friedman
Bullying can trigger serious problems as depression and potential suicide. Shana Friedman, Psychotherapist at Baptist Health South Florida, says children don’t show depression the same way as adults do, but that is not true. Children with depression might show anxiety and irritability that can be confused with the typical feelings of teenage adjustment. Psychotherapist Aimee […]
Joanna Garcia
Inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity are signs of ADHD. To know if your child suffers from inattention you can see if he or she has hard time listening to others or attending to details and if they are easily distracted and forgetful. Joanna Garcia, Psychotherapist with Baptist Health Care and Counseling, says all of that happens […]
Henry Guzman
To take control of your health you have to acknowledge that something is wrong. Henry Guzman, Registered Nurse and Exercise Physiologist at Baptist Health South Florida, says it could be difficult, because acknowledgement is probably the biggest first step and then you have to figure out why it is that you want to get healthy. […]
Brenda Iliff
One of the problems of addiction in the elderly population is that it is underdiagnosed. Brenda Iliff, Executive Director with Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, talks about this disease and its medical concerns. Where to go after a treatment for addiction? Brenda Iliff, Executive Director with Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, talks about care groups, apps, online […]