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Equilibrium Psychiatry and Integrative Medicine, 135 Sully's Trail Suite 12, Pittsford, NY (2025)

05/07/2025

Good mental health is the real glow-up—peace of mind is the ultimate vibe.

04/02/2025

✨ Capping off our developmental disabilities series with a deeper dive into learning disabilities. With greater understanding we are able to advocate, support and provide resources to individuals and families experiencing a wide variety of developmental disorders.

Early identification and intervention are essential for helping individuals with learning disabilities succeed.

It is very important to remember that people with learning disabilities have normal to high IQs. The disabilities affect how they process information. And keeping this in mind, remember everyone deserves to been seen, shown respect and allowed to attain their full potential!

Our series may be done but our work is not! Reach out to us via phone, email or website (see link in bio) and we are more than happy to provide support or guide you to the right resources!

How will you show your support? Share resources, volunteer your time, or simply spread awareness. Let’s make a difference together!

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03/29/2025

Learning disabilities are neurological conditions that affect how individuals process, understand, or retain information. They can impact skills like reading, writing, math, or organization. These disabilities are not related to intelligence, but rather to how the brain processes information. Early identification, personalized support, and accommodations can help individuals with learning disabilities thrive and reach their full potential.

Famous people with learning disabilities who reached their full potential and beyond: Albert Einstein, Alexander Graham Bell, Louis Pasteur, and so many more!

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03/27/2025

Understanding the symptomology of developmental disabilities gives us direction to provide the appropriate tools, resources, and support.

If you have any thoughts, questions or inquiries regarding any developmental disorders please feel free to reach out to our office, and our team will help guide you, and/or your family in the right direction. Link is in our bio.

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03/21/2025

This March, we’re shining a light on Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! Let’s celebrate the unique strengths and contributions of individuals with developmental disabilities. It’s a time to raise awareness, promote inclusion, and advocate for the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities. Let’s work together to build a more accessible and equitable world for everyone.

02/24/2025

Your mental health is our main priority, with so much information all around us, we encourage you to reach out to us with your questions and concerns. You are not alone, and we are here to support you.

Give yourself time to decompress. Here are a few suggestions to help you find and maintain a healthy balance.

1. Limit your screen time and time consuming media.

• Set an alarm or timer, and place your devices away in a basket or drawer.
• Remove apps off your phone to reduce ease and temptation of accessing them frequently.
• Set boundaries on what and where you consume media- just because it is out there doesn’t mean you have to digest it.

2. Prioritize a well-balanced and healthy diet.

• Prioritizing what goes into your body can aid in improving your mental health. (See our previous posts about mood boosting foods, and gut- brain acid)

3. Take time to exercise if you are able.

• Exercise does not need to rigorous to provide mental health benefits- taking a 30 minute walk outdoors, or even indoors, can be very beneficial.
• Exercise releases mood boosting endorphins.
• Exercise can help improve the quality of your sleep.

4. Sleep

• During sleep your brain releases and regulates crucial hormones and neurotransmitters that assist reducing the risk of exacerbating mental health conditions.
• Inadequate sleep can disrupt memory consolidation, mood, focus, problem-solving skills and so much more.

5. Reach out to your supports. Whether that be friends and family or your mental health providers.

• Make time to spend time with your support system.
• Ask for help.
• Your thoughts and feelings are valid and deserve space.
• Maintain your regular appointments with your healthcare practitioners, both mental and physical health.

6. Maintain your regular and prescribed medication schedule.

• Follow your practitioner’s guidelines on medication use.
• Reach out if you have questions or concerns regarding information you may have heard. Here at Equilibrium we prioritize staying up to date on the latest, evidence- based practices and regulations.

We are here to help. Do not hesitate to reach out to us. See our contact information on the last side.

01/29/2025

Even the social media team needs a break from social media every once in a while! But we are back and have so much to share. Stay Tuned!

12/12/2024

Looking for a new mental health and/or functional medicine provider, but not sure if this is the right place for you? Don’t take our word for it, scroll through and check out what clients are saying!

We take great pride in providing our clients an individualized, compassionate and thorough experience. We are also grateful for our clients for trusting us with their mental and physical care needs. It is our privilege to serve our clients and community!

Have questions about whether we are the right fit for you? Don’t hesitate to reach out! Click the link in our bio to contact us!

11/28/2024

The holiday season with kids can be fun, memorable and at times difficult to navigate. Here are some tips that may help make it a little easier!

1. If you are straying from routine, start conversations with your child early so they have time to express their feelings and you can help them anticipate difficult situations, or prepare for specific needs.

2. Holiday gatherings can be overstimulating whether it’s the larger gatherings, music, lights etc. have a plan to step away or take breaks. Encouraging children to recognize these feelings in their bodies, if able, and help them co-regulate.

3. Holiday meals can also be overwhelming to children. If possible, plan ahead by feeding children a nutritious meal with familiar foods prior to the gathering so there is less pressure and focus on the holiday meal, allowing them the freedom to try new things if able.

4. Maintaining regularly scheduled mental health appointments with various therapies to ensure your child is supported through the season. Families are juggling a lot this time of year- maintaining these appointment gives you and your child a sense of routine and reset. It can also be a place of support and resources.

5. Ensuring any prescriptions are ordered and filled, as mental health practitioners and pharmacies may have altered hours. Allowing yourself time to preparing ahead of any travel to ensure you have what your child may need including medications and comfort items.

11/22/2024

This holiday season, make sure you PRIORITY package your mental health!

• Set aside time for yourself. Carve out time to reset, go outside, read, journal, etc. Engage in activities and hobbies that bring you joy.

• Have a plan on what you will do if difficult feelings such as anxiety, sadness, or stress present themselves.

• If you are in therapy or have follow ups with mental health practitioners, maintain those appointments on your regular schedule.

• If you are on any medications, mental or physical health related- ensure to fill those scripts prior to days where your practitioners or pharmacies may have altered hours. Inquire about altered hours during this season, so you can be prepared.

• Understand that grief and loss during the holidays can feel heavier, and more difficult to cope with. Acknowledge the need for space to have these emotions, and do not hesitate to reach out for support.

• Eat well- with all the indulgence that may occur, reset your body and fill yourself with nutritious whole foods.

• Get adequate sleep, lack of sleep can exacerbate many symptoms of various mental health conditions.

• Set healthy boundaries, stay in tune with the needs of your body and mind- recognize your triggers, feel empowered to say no to things that feel overwhelming or too much.

And as always never hesitate to reach out to your supports, whether that be family, friends, therapists or us, at Equilibrium, as your mental health practitioners.

11/16/2024

How to take charge of your reproductive health by becoming acquainted with your body and hormones!

The Fertility Awareness Method Explained:

Basal Temperature Tracking:

Ovulation usually occurs a day or two before the temperature spike. S***m can survive up to 5 days, so avoiding in*******se or using protection in the days leading up to and following ovulation is necessary for effective prevention. Generally, the fertile window lasts from about five days before ovulation to two days after the temperature spike. Stress, illness, medications, changes in sleep, and other factors can affect hormones and cycle regularity.

Fertility Awareness Method can be less reliable for people with irregular cycles, so consider additional forms of contraception if cycles are unpredictable.

Check Your Mucus Daily:

Each day, observe and note the texture, color, and consistency of your cervical mucus. This can be done by wiping the vaginal opening with clean fingers or toilet paper and examining the mucus. Track these changes in a journal or a fertility-tracking app to see patterns over time.

Identify Your Fertile and Infertile Days:

Your fertile period generally lasts from the time mucus starts becoming wet and creamy until a few days after ovulation (when mucus is clear and stretchy).

If you are trying to avoid pregnancy, you should either abstain from in*******se or use another form of contraception (ex. condoms) from the start of wet, fertile mucus until about three days after ovulation, when mucus returns to a drier state.

To increase success using this method check your mucus daily, preferably at the same time. Watch for factors that can alter mucus (such as infections, medications, or hormonal contraception). Give yourself a few cycles to become familiar with your unique patterns, especially if new to this method.

If you’d like to understand your menstrual cycle more in depth, our practitioners recommend evaluation with a DUTCH test. A DUTCH test evaluates estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and their metabolites as well as adrenal hormones like cortisol and DHEA. Using a cycle mapping test is especially recommended for those with irregular cycles.

10/18/2024

Happy Functional Friday! Let’s talk mood boosting nutrients! We all want simple ways to improve our mind and body and small changes to your nutritional practice can greatly impact you! Nutrients play a large role in mood and overall mental well-being. Nutrients absorbed in the gut, such as omega-3 fatty acids, B vitamins, magnesium, and probiotics, play a key role in neurotransmitter production and brain health.

• So- Eat the rainbow!! Colorful foods are rich in polyphenols! Polyphenols play a role in improving digestion, brain function and blood sugar levels.

• Aim for 35 grams of fiber daily (soluble and insoluble). Fiber is a key player in our digestion.

• Consume fermented foods regularly. Fermented foods have many benefits including, and not limited to, reducing inflammation, strengthening your immune system, improve your gut health, and lower cholesterol.

• Practice mindful eating without distractions- connecting your brain and gut to stimulate digestive enzymes, eat slowly and chew thoroughly.

• Begin a meal with something bitter- bitter greens, a bitter beverage like diluted apple cider vinegar or dandy blend- a fav of one of our NPs.

Comment below with any questions you have about mood boosting nutrients!

Curious about how your nutrition is affecting you specifically? Click the link in our bio to learn more about the functional medicine services we offer to help you feel your best or send us a message and we will be more than happy to help!

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