Posts by Sayeh Beheshti, M.D.
My Mother is Acting Sexually Inappropriate
A 29 year old man is concerned that his mother is acting sexually inappropriate towards him. He is afraid and not sure what to do. Dear Doctor Life Advice, I am 29 years old and I moved back home last year after my stepfather left my mother. I now live with my fifty year old…
Read MoreSibling Abuse Among Twins
A question was submitted by a thirteen year old girl who is being abused by her twin brother. She is not getting any help from her parents or school counselors. Sibling abuse is very common and I have seen it in my own practice and among children and adults of all ages. Many of the…
Read MoreThe Affordable Care Act’s effect on Mental Health Practitioners – By Ali Beheshti, J.D.
Recently, while helping my sister establish an Intensive Outpatient Program for addiction treatment, I have spoken with a number of Mental Health Professionals and have noticed that many of them are concerned about what the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) means for their practices. Some have heard that the changes in the law…
Read MoreMore Money for Mental Health
According to the Psychiatric News published by the American Psychiatric Association, Vice president Joe Biden announced today that there is a $100 million increase in funding for mental health. This money is going to be used to ensure access to mental health care for a higher number of Americans. In my training and practice I frequently…
Read MoreMy Wife is a Manipulative Alcoholic
A man whose wife is an alcoholic and very manipulative is struggling to do what is best for their daughter. He is concerned that his wife is lying to her doctors and therapist as well. He is asking for help on what to do. Dear Doctor Life Advice, My wife of twenty years is very…
Read MoreDecline In Military Suicides Reported
According to the Associated Press (AP), the United States Department of Defense has released the number of suicides in our Military service men and women. This report states that the rate of suicides have dropped by 22% in the past year. Suicides in the military are common and take as many of our servicemen’s lives as…
Read MoreAbilify is the Highest Grossing Medication
IMS Health, the company that provides services for the healthcare industry, just released the top 100 list of medications prescribed in the United States. Abilify (generic name Aripriprazole) is reported as the highest grossing medication prescribed between October 1 2012, and September 30, 2013. Abilify is FDA approved for the treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder,…
Read MoreSibling Rivalry Between a Toddler and an Infant
Sibling rivalry is a common occurrence among siblings, especially when a new baby is born. This question was submitted by a mother who is wondering what to do about the sibling rivalry between her two year old daughter her infant son. Dear Doctor Life Advice, My daughter is 2 years and 7 months and my son…
Read MoreEmotional Affairs at the Workplace
In today’s society, we spend more time with our co-workers than we do with our own families. Due to this simple fact, emotional affairs at the workplace occur often. We become emotionally entangled with those whom we spend so much time with, and the boundaries between work and play become blurred. This question was submitted…
Read MoreMy Wife Refuses Sex and Intimacy – Part One
Dear Doctor Life Advice, It has been over three years since my wife and I have made love, actually there is no intimacy at all. When I approach my wife in any way, she tells me to get away from her. She even tells me I am bugging her when I try to kiss her. We have…
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