Beating the Holiday Blues

RCBM's Melissa Oleshansky, PhD ( "Dr. O") shares thoughts and tips from Tara Brach: The holidays can bring up a lot of different emotions. While some people may feel much joy during this time, others may…
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Mental Health Care as a Weight Management Tool: A Comprehensive, Non-Judgmental Approach

Weight fluctuates throughout one’s life for many reasons, and there is no single right weight for everyone. Media messages about the value of thinness coupled with bias against larger bodies can cause intense…
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Important information on Vyvanse and other ADHD medication issues

Dear Patients, as of late August 2023, Vyvanse now has a generic option the market - called lisdexamfetamine. We have recently learned that many insurance companies removed the brand name Vyvanse from their formularies,…
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Tips for patients traveling with medication to Japan

The following article discusses important information for patients traveling to Japan.
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Jaime Saal promoted to CEO of Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine

Congratulations to Jaime Saal, MA, LPC, NCC who has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer at RCBM!  For two decades as Executive Director, Jaime has played an integral part in nurturing RCBM into a thriving practice…
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Eating Disorders – Myths and Facts

A common misconception about eating disorders is that they are only a problem for those that are insecure or overly concerned with their body image. It turns out that those concerns are merely ways to physically manifest a…
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Telemedicine and the Ryan Haight Act: How this law could force you back into your doctor’s office


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Nutrition Related Concerns for Women over age 50

Women over 50 years of age have unique needs when it comes to health and nutrition. We will explore these here.
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Medical Nutrition Therapy and Mental Health

In addition to medication management and psychotherapy, medical nutrition therapy is a vital adjunct to the management of a variety of mental health disorders.
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Staying Sober During the Holiday Season

The holiday season can be challenging for those who struggle with addiction. Our substance use treatment specialists offer advice in this blog post. 
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