Shawn B. Hersevoort, M.D., M.P.H.
Community Psychiatry Associates
3061 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94123
Phone (415) 292-3440, Fax (415) 561-0244

INTERACTIVE ARTICLES



Diet
--Tobacco --Drinking --Caffeine--Physical Activity--Menopause--Sleep



HANDOUTS and LINKS

Physical Health


How often should I see my primary physician?
...
If I am between 19 and 39
... If I am between 40 and 64
... If I am older than 65
Structured Diet Programs

Obesity and Associated Health Problems
Diabetes and Emotions
Managing Pain Before it Manages You (book)

Sleep Health

Sleep Hygiene
Cognitive Refocusing: Too Anxious To Sleep
Health Risks of Sleep Aides
Alcohol and Sleep
A Good Night's Sleep (book)
Insomnia Workbook (book)


Relaxation and Bodymind Techniques


Deep Breathing Techniques
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Meditation and Guided Imagery
Habit Reversal Training (for hair pulling and skin picking)
Seven Habits of Health
Full Catastrophe Living (book)
Meditation for Therapists and their Clients (book)


Substance Abuse 

Caffeine Related Disorders
Electronic Cigarettes
How Cannabis Affects Teen Brain Development
Marijuana: Facts for Teens
Alcohol and Sleep
Alcohol and Depression
Alcohol and Anxiety
Sober for Good (book)
The Secret Addiction: Overcoming your Marijuana Dependency (book)


Women's Health

Menopause and Mood Disorders
Fetal Risk of Exposure to Symptoms vs. Medications
Risks of Stopping Antidepressants while Pregnant
Antidepressant Safety in Pregnancy and Breast Feeding
... Paxil (pregnancy),  Paxil (breast feeding)
... Celexa and Lexapro
... Zoloft
... Prozac
... Effexor
... Cymbalta
... Wellbutrin
... Lamictal (short), Lamictal Final Registry Report (long)
...
Benzodiazepines
... Ambien

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Delivered from Distraction (book)
Your Life Can Be Better (book)


Bay Area Community Resources

Alcohol and Substance Abuse Resources
Health Insurance Cancellation
Psychiatric Resources (Public and Sliding Scale)
Finding a Therapist (Private and Sliding Scale)
Walgreens Prescription Savings Club
Patient Assistance Programs


FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT DOCTOR HERSEVOORT