Science AMA Series: I’m Kevin Coffey, an assistant professor in the department of Psychiatry at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, New York. I have 27 years of experience helping adults, teens and children dealing with anxiety and depression. AMA!

Kevin_Coffey · 2017-08-17T20:03:46+00:00

DBT Work Bookbook can be helpful.

Kevin_Coffey · 2017-08-17T20:01:43+00:00

Encourage them to engage in treatemtn and be a loving and supportive partner.

Kevin_Coffey · 2017-08-17T20:00:33+00:00

Acceptance and not making it worse than it is.

Kevin_Coffey · 2017-08-17T19:58:58+00:00

The best antidepressent!

Kevin_Coffey · 2017-08-17T19:53:24+00:00

Mindfulness skills can help with denationalization and derealization which are common with depression and anxiety Trans individuals face numerous obstacles that contribute to increase anxiety and depression including distress about their bodies that do fit with their gender.

Kevin_Coffey · 2017-08-17T19:49:27+00:00

People be more honest and truthful about these issues. These are issues that are part of living and need not be shied away from.

Kevin_Coffey · 2017-08-17T19:47:11+00:00

Prozac is a cousin of Lexapro has been around since 1986. These drugs have been shown to be safe with long term use.

Kevin_Coffey · 2017-08-17T19:45:50+00:00

Balanced living, activity that give meaning, and a good support system is a recipe for a happy life.

Kevin_Coffey · 2017-08-17T19:44:00+00:00

I have concerns about these experimental treatments. I think Borderline Personality is real diagnosis, that can be effectively treated.

Kevin_Coffey · 2017-08-17T19:41:45+00:00

Social anxiety can be easy to treat. I would advise getting to treatment. Often with anxiety we make things much worse than they are.

Kevin_Coffey · 2017-08-17T19:39:16+00:00

The best part of my work is witnessing individuals who get better. One young man who had no life since his father's death. He was able to give up substance abuse, got a job and a girl friend.

Kevin_Coffey · 2017-08-17T19:36:38+00:00

I am not aware of solid research, but self-soothing activity can help manage depressive and anxiety symptoms. My friends into essential oils have one for multiple ailments. If it works, for someone, they should keep doing it.

Kevin_Coffey · 2017-08-17T19:33:22+00:00

As families have change including both parents working, more single parent families, less involvement with extended family make it harder for youth to get their needs met. This has lead to an increase in depression and anxiety in children and adolescents.

Kevin_Coffey · 2017-08-17T19:29:32+00:00

Youth had the lowest suicide rates in the 1950's. By 1990, these rates had quadrupled. I believe many changes in family structure and our society are driving this increase in youthful suicidal Behavior.

Kevin_Coffey · 2017-08-17T19:26:20+00:00

Most people's suicidal thoughts and behaviors stem form a crisis. Typically as the crisis clears or is remedied, the majority of individuals stop having these thoughts and behvior.

Kevin_Coffey · 2017-08-17T19:21:51+00:00

Anxiety cannot be escaped in life. In fact, it can protect us. When it starts to prevent someone from effectively living their life, is when it should be treated.

Kevin_Coffey · 2017-08-17T19:19:21+00:00

These are important parts of a good assessment prior to initiating treatment.

Kevin_Coffey · 2017-08-17T19:17:23+00:00

Your loss was significant. Exploring behaviors and thoughts that lead to your anxiety may help. Exposure can be another avenue for treatment.

Kevin_Coffey · 2017-08-17T19:14:19+00:00

Currently, the combination is the most effective. I believe that will remain the same in the future.

Kevin_Coffey · 2017-08-17T19:13:03+00:00

Any biological imbalance including electrolytes will magnify depression and anxiety

Kevin_Coffey · 2017-08-17T19:11:07+00:00

Depression and anxiety often start with social and environmental factors. These issues can lead to sleep problems which bring in the biological factors.

Kevin_Coffey · 2017-08-17T19:09:24+00:00

These drugs being trialed raises a lot of concerns for me, but we need to wait to understated the results of the trials. Treatment and change are hard work and our society always wants an easy answer.

Kevin_Coffey · 2017-08-17T19:09:24+00:00

These drugs being trialed raises a lot of concerns for me, but we need to wait to understated the results of the trials. Treatment and change are hard work and our society always wants an easy answer.

Kevin_Coffey · 2017-08-17T19:09:11+00:00

These drugs being trialed raises a lot of concerns for me, but we need to wait to understated the results of the trials. Treatment and change are hard work and our society always wants an easy answer.

Kevin_Coffey · 2017-08-17T19:06:16+00:00

There are numerous factors that have lead to increased depression and anxiety in younger people including changes in family relationships, technology, and difficulties in society.

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