Integrative Psychiatric Services

22/08/2025

🌟 New Blog Post: Let’s Talk About AuDHD 🌟

You may have heard the term AuDHD floating around online. It isn’t an official diagnosis, but it’s a word that many people use to describe living with both autism (ASD) and ADHD.

These two often go hand-in-hand:
✨ Up to 80% of autistic individuals also meet criteria for ADHD
✨ Up to 50% of people with ADHD also meet criteria for autism

For some, learning about AuDHD feels like finally finding the “missing puzzle piece” that explains a lifetime of experiences—whether that’s social challenges, sensory sensitivities, focus struggles, or deep passions and interests.

As a psychiatrist, I see every day how validating it can be for people to understand themselves through this lens.

💻 Read my full blog post here: https://njips.com/blog/what-is-audhd-understanding-the-overlap-of-autism-and-adhd/

If this resonates with you—or with your child—I’d love for you to take a look. 💜

21/08/2025

📚 High School & College Students: Get Ready for Fall! 📚

Summer’s almost over—are you ready for back-to-school? If you have ADHD (or think you might), now’s the best time to prepare. Getting an accurate diagnosis and the right treatment can make a huge difference in focus, confidence, and school success.

We also help with academic accommodations—so you can have the support you need in the classroom.

🌟 Services available:
✔️ ADHD evaluations & treatment
✔️ Support for academic accommodations
✔️ In-person visits in Montclair, NJ
✔️ Telehealth across New Jersey & Pennsylvania

Whether you live in one state and study in the other, we make it easy to stay connected with your care.

Start your semester strong—you deserve it! 🌿

25/06/2025

🌟 ADHD & Hormones: What Every Woman Should Know 🌟

Did you know that fluctuating hormones can intensify ADHD symptoms? Many women go undiagnosed for years, mislabeling their struggles as anxiety, burnout, or just being "too sensitive."

🧠 In my latest blog, I explore how hormonal shifts impact attention, mood, memory, and more — from puberty to perimenopause.

✨ If you’ve ever felt like your ADHD symptoms come in waves or get worse around your cycle, you are not imagining it.

📖 Read the full post here: https://njips.com/blog/adhd-and-hormones-what-every-woman-should-know/
💬 I’d love to hear your experiences or answer questions in the comments!

19/06/2025

🌟 I was recently a guest on the Faster Than Normal podcast with the incredible Peter Shankman!

We had a great conversation about ADHD, mental health, and why a thoughtful, integrative approach to psychiatric care can make all the difference. Peter’s podcast is all about celebrating the gifts of the ADHD brain—and helping people harness their unique strengths.

I’m so grateful for the opportunity to share a bit about the work I do and the patients I love helping. 💙

🎧 Listen here: https://www.fasterthannormal.com/dr-sarah-fajgenbaum-tesja-founder-of-integrative-psychiatric-services/

The #1 ADHD podcast on iTunes, hosted by 3 The #1 ADHD podcast on iTunes, hosted by 3 Dr. Sarah Fajgenbaum-Tesja Founder of Integrative Psychiatric Services by Faster Than Normal https://traffic.libsyn.com/fasterthannormal/FTN_336_Sarah_Fajgenbaum-Teslja.mp3 Having ADD or ADHD is a gift, not a curse...

17/06/2025

College Students: Summer Is the Best Time to Tackle ADHD

If focus, procrastination, or disorganization made the school year harder than it had to be—you’re not alone. And you don’t have to wait for things to get worse.

Summer is the ideal time to:
✅ Get assessed for ADHD
✅ Explore treatment options
✅ Set up accommodations before fall
✅ Build routines that actually work for your brain

Take this break to reset. You’ll thank yourself in the fall.

📞 Schedule your free 15-minute telehealth visit with Dr. Sarah Fajgenbaum-Teslja, board-certified psychiatrist and psychotherapist.
📧 Email: info@njips.com
🌐 Visit: www.njips.com

08/05/2025

📍College in PA, home in NJ? I’ve got you covered. I'm now licensed in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania, so whether you're at school or home, you can continue care seamlessly. I’m Dr. Sarah Fajgenbaum-Teslja — a board-certified psychiatrist offering virtual sessions for students navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, or simply seeking support.
🧠 Personalized, root-cause-focused care
💻 Flexible telehealth appointments
📍 Based in Montclair, NJ — available throughout NJ & PA

10/04/2025

I'm honored to be featured in the April 2025 issue of Morris and Essex Magazine!

https://www.healthandlifemags.com/your-attention-please-3/

01/04/2025

ADHD may pose significant challenges, especially in today’s world, which often values calmness, consistency, and focus. Yet, many people with ADHD come to realize that their condition is, in fact, a blessing in disguise. By shifting our perspective and recognizing ADHD as a source of unique strengths, we can help individuals embrace their natural abilities rather than seeing them as flaws.

Check out my latest blog post:

Throughout this series of blog posts, we’ve delved into the many challenges faced by individuals with ADHD — academic struggles, career hurdles, relationship

18/03/2025

Excited to announce the launch of our very own YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/

Please watch, share, like and subscribe 😊

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11/03/2025

Integrative Psychiatric Services is thrilled to announce that we are now providing telepsychiatry throughout the state of Pennsylvania!

Contact us to schedule your consultation now:
https://njips.com/contact-me/

11/03/2025

Adult relationships are hard enough. If one or both partners have ADHD, the challenges become magnified. Research shows that adults with ADHD are significantly more likely to be divorced, and to be less satisfied with their personal relationships.

Check out my latest blog post which explores the unique obstacles that ADHD can pose in adult romantic relationships and how they may be overcome.

https://njips.com/blog/adhd-in-relationships/

28/02/2025

Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW) is an annual campaign to educate the public about the realities of eating disorders and to provide hope and visibility to individuals and loved ones impacted by eating disorders. Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2025 is taking place Monday, February 24 – Sunday, March 2, 2025.

Eating disorders have the second-highest mortality rate among mental health conditions, with one person dying from an eating disorder every 52 minutes, yet many are unaware of the barriers that can make it difficult to find recovery, including a lack of understanding about eating disorders and their impact.

This year’s theme, “The Time is Now,” aims to shift this perception—by highlighting the importance of sharing knowledge and resources, encouraging early detection and treatment, and supporting ongoing research.

Together, let’s make this a turning point for greater awareness, empathy, and support for all impacted by eating disorders.

https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/edaw/