How Mood Disorders Evolve Across Adulthood
Mood disorders can shift significantly over the course of a person’s life, and those changes often reveal important diagnostic information. […]
Diagnostic
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Mental Health
How Psychiatric Medications Target the Brain
Psychiatric medications are often described in simple terms — “antidepressants boost mood” or “antipsychotics reduce delusions.” But the science behind these
Trauma
Early Trauma in Children: Why It Can Look Like ADHD or Anxiety
Parents often seek psychiatric evaluation when a child struggles with restlessness, concentration, or emotional regulation. While these difficulties sometimes point to ADHD
Mental Health
The Roots of Dissociation: Betrayal Trauma and Survival
Dissociation is often misunderstood as simply “zoning out” or forgetting traumatic events. But for many people, especially those exposed to trauma
Diseases and Conditions
Ketamine May Help If Your Depression Is Treatment-Resistant
When traditional treatments for depression don’t bring relief, it can leave you feeling stuck, hopeless, or misunderstood. At Alessi Psychiatry
Diagnostic
When a Diagnosis Misses: Rethinking Labels in Complex Trauma
With over four decades of experience in complex psychiatric care, Dr. Norman Alessi has seen firsthand how traditional diagnostic frameworks can fall short, especially
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Welcome to Alessi Psychiatry & Life Center
Hello, My name is Dr. Norman Alessi. Before starting Alessi Psychiatry and Life Center, I practiced for 40 years and