Psychiatrist reflects on tragic murder of Rob Reiner and his wife
Joel Young, MD, was interviewed by Fox 2 Detroit regarding the tragic killing of Rob Reiner by his adult son, who was living with serious mental illness.
Cases like this are heartbreaking and deeply complex. They force us to confront an uncomfortable reality: families can do many things right and still find themselves overwhelmed by an illness that disrupts judgment, insight, and behavior in ways that are difficult to predict or control.
Watch the interview here at 0:51
Book Review - The Sobriety Manual by Aliya Pasik, PA-C
In her new book, Aliya Pasik, PA-C, explains various types of addictions and their consequences in easy-to-understand terms, as she guides you on how to get the help you need. Don’t wait for the legal system to make treatment mandatory. Addictions are life-threatening concerns, and this new book, The Sobriety Manual: The essential tool for sobriety, health, and happiness, is your companion on your recovery journey. Read more here: https://www.rcbm.net/behaviora...
When Mental Health Symptoms Warrant Urgent Care - But Not the ER
Jennifer Stone, LPC, NCC, CAADC discusses when to go to the emergency room for treatment vs urgent care. If you are an immediate risk to yourself including self-harm behaviors or suicidal thoughts, and/or the thought of doing harm to others, an ER visit is warranted. An urgent care visit would be warranted for non life threatening symptoms that impact daily living such as depression, anxiety, panic attack or sleep disturbances. In this situation, stabilization can take place with referral to a professional, such as RCBM clinicians, for long term management.
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Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Olivia Nash, MA, LPC, NCC, discusses trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), which is designed for children and adolescents who have experienced trauma, as well as their parents or caregivers. This therapy can be utilized for those who have undergone a single traumatic event or multiple traumas in their lives.
The Spravato Program at RCBM
Hailee Mika, Spravato Program Coordinator, discusses Spravato and how it helps treatment-resistant depression. She also explains how our program works at RCBM, from referral and authorization to the treatment experience.
The Spravato Program Referral Process
Hailee Mika, Spravato Program Coordinator, explains how Spravato works for treatment-resistant depression and how to refer patients to the Spravato Program at RCBM.
The Spravato Program Treatment Experience at RCBM
Hailee Mika, Spravato Program Coordinator, discusses your experience in our Spravato Program and eligibility requirements.
Mental Health Diagnosis: Being Clear on What You’re Treating
Last week, Dr. Joel Young was interviewed on Attention Talk Radio on "Mental Health Diagnosis: Being Clear on What You’re Treating." Dr. Young discussed his Mind Metrix assessment tool that individuals can complete online to share with their healthcare professionals to develop an appropriate treatment plan for the individual's specific health challenges. Listen here:
ADHD in adults: Know the symptoms
Adults with ADHD often go undiagnosed due to various factors like insurance limitations and long waiting periods. Many individuals cannot receive a proper diagnosis despite wanting to get tested. However, in an interview with Click on Detroit Local 4 news, Dr. Joel Young talks about the Mind Metrix assessment that he and his team of researchers developed. This assessment can diagnose ADHD and other mental health conditions, and the results can be used to create an appropriate treatment plan. You can watch the interview here:
What to know about national ADHD medication shortage
Dr. Young discusses the national shortage of medication used to treat ADHD in an interview with CBS News Detroit. Watch the interview here:
RCBM Celebrates its 30 year anniversary!
2023 is an exciting year for RCBM, as it marks our 30th year in practice.
Joel L. Young, MD started the Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine in 1993, inspired by his commitment to quality mental health care and a strong desire to bring outpatient psychiatric services to the community at large.
Dr. Young found there was a great need for measurement-based behavioral health care that, at that time, was only available to limited people – well-connected pockets in the community. He wanted to bring these services to a wider reach of individuals, which he has achieved by accepting a broad range of health plans and incorporating remote care to extend our reach across the state of Michigan.
Telehealth has also allowed us to employ talented practitioners from all over the state.
Today, RCBM is one of the finest outpatient mental health clinics in the state, offering dozens of specialized programs and services, and expertly diagnosing and treating scores of mental health conditions across the lifespan.
One of our senior psychologists, Melissa Oleshansky, PhD, recently interviewed Dr. Young about RCBM and what these 30 years have meant to him. Check it out!
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy
Judy Redmond, LPC, LLP, CAADC specializes in and discusses EMDR, a highly effective and efficient treatment for trauma and a broad array of other mental health challenges.
What is an Eating Disorder?
Eating Disorders are serious mental health conditions manifesting in an unhealthy relationship with food and may be caused by dieting, genetics, trauma and other factors. They are not a choice and can affect all genders, ages, races and ethnicities. In 2020, there was a 66% increase in hospitalizations from eating disorders. Ekaterina Malikov, RDN, MPH discusses the incidence of eating disorders and evidence-based treatment offered at RCBM.
Medabolic
Derek Susalla, PA-C discusses the weight management program that he developed and operates.
Nutrition Related Concerns for Women Over 50
Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine’s Certified Eating Disorders Registered Dietitian Beverly Price, RDN, MA, CEDRD-S, E200-RYT, C-IAYT, joins Gracefully Greying to discuss Nutrition Related Concerns for Women Over 50. Learn about triggers for eating disorders, heart disease, weight control and management, exercise, and helpful solutions to a journey of a more healthy lifestyle.
Chronic Fatigue in COVID Long Haulers
Joel Young, MD, Medical Director RCBM discusses chronic fatigue in COVID long haulers along with our chronic fatigue syndrome clinical trial, which we are currently enrolling patients.
Professionals provide proven methods for taking care of your mental health
Almost half of young adults in the United States show at least moderate symptoms of depression. More than a third report thoughts of suicide or death. The findings are 10 times greater than reported before the COVID-19 pandemic.
How to approach divided loved ones
Our Jaime Saal, MA, LPC, NCC was interviewed on Curious Minds. She discusses how to speak with loved ones when there is a division of political views.
Healing from division after the election
Watch RCBM's Jaime Saal, MA, LPC, NCC's interview with Scripps National News where she explains how we can unite with others in order to heal our differences.
Why misinformation can be bad for your health
Andrea Isom, WXYZ-TV met up with our Jaime Saal, MA, LPC, NCC to help us figure out how to manage the current misinformation. Whether it’s an alert on our smart devices, on-air or online. This fast moving information can be harmful to us mentally.
Therapist’ tips for dealing with election anxiety
Members of the media turn to our RCBM experts for insights, especially during tense times like these. Our Jaime Saal, MA, LPC, NCC was interviewed on Fox 2 News about election anxiety and the toll it's taking on people.
Addiction, Signs & Recovery
Aliya Pasik, MS, PA-C, is the Program Director of Addiction Medicine at the Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine and author of The Sobriety Manual. She joins Gracefully Greying to address the many forms of addiction and substance abuse, particularly as it relates to the 50+ demographic.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Dr. Young is interviewed on WXYZ-TV Channel 7, with Andrea Isom, with this heartfelt story on chronic fatigue, RCBM's research, and a treatment that's working for patients.
Metro Detroit woman shares her battle with chronic fatigue syndrome
Melanie Lusnak shares her battle with chronic fatigue syndrome and the help she received from Dr. Joel Young that changed her life.
Chronic fatigue syndrome and long term effect of COVID-19
Chronic fatigue syndrome is a common disorder affecting at least 2.5 million Americans nationwide, including many COVID-19 patients. Dr. Young shared his research and new hope for people like Melanie, a local woman who has improved with treatment. Watch his interview on Fox 2 TV Detroit.
Managing mask-wearing and social distancing etiquette with family and friends
Watch Dr. Joel Young's interview on WXYZ-TV Channel 7 where he talks about a touch subject: Social distancing etiquette with family friends.
Addiction and Relapse Prevention During COVID-19
Whenever there's a time of high stress, the risk of relapse or the risk of escalating use is increased. Judy Redmond, MA, LPC, LLP, CAADC and Aliya Pasik, PA-C discuss relapse prevention during COVID-19.
Make this Summer Successful for Your Children
Harmony in the Home
RCBM staff shares ways to promote positive family and spousal interaction during COVID-19.
Mental Health and our Older Adults
Joel Young, M.D., Director and Founder of the Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine discusses Virtual Therapy during the Coronavirus pandemic, and the future of therapy in general. Loneliness, depression, and feelings of isolation are at a heightened level. Fortunately, telemedicine has come to the forefront as we are social isolating, and patients are still able to get the care and support they need by medical professionals.
COVID-19 Impact on Mental Health
RCBM's founder and Medical Director, Dr. Joel Young addresses the importance of understanding of COVID-19's impact on mental health on Fox 2 Detroit News.
Coping with anxiety during COVID-19
RCBM staff shares coping strategies in these unprecedented times.
Screen Time During COVID-19
RCBM's Aundreah Walenski, LMSW discusses appropriate screen time for children in an interview with Taryn Asher, Fox 2 TV.
RCBM COVID 19 - Message from the RCBM team
During these uncertain times, anxiety, panic, depression, and loneliness are increasing concerns. All of us need a shoulder to lean on.
The RCBM team is here. You are not alone. Watch a message from our team in this video.
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Welcome to the Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine.
How to protect your mental health during the pandemic
Dr. Young appeared on WXYZ-TV Channel 7 last night to talk about coping with COVID-19 and how our RCBM practice has switched over to telehealth.
We are able to see patients from anywhere in Michigan using a HIPAA compliant telehealth platform called Zoom. It's easy and it works from the comfort of your home.
Stop the Stigma
Dr. Young's interview on Stopping the Stigma: A Fox 2 News Special Report on Mental Illness.
Dr. Joel Young on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Joel Young, MD discusses new treatments for chronic fatigue syndrome and discusses similarities and differences between chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia.
“Mindfulness” A conversation with Dr. Melissa Oleshansky
WJBK interview re: assault on an 11 year old girl
Dr. Young comments on the assault of an 11 year old girl that resulted in her pregnancy on WJBK TV.
Farewell to Cory Monteith, “Finn”, Glee star who died as a result of a combined drug intoxication
Dr. Young describes the basis of substance abuse and its incidence today on Fox 2 TV.
Kids do just as well in gay families when they are nurtured in an emotional stable environment
Dr. Young comments on the American Academy of Pediatrics' statement about the impact of gay marriage on children on Fox 2 TV.
