Blog: Insight from the Health Center team

Men’s Health: Depression in Men
In recognition of Men’s Health Week, we are bringing awareness to depression, specifically how it presents in men, common mental health issues that men face, and how you can take care of your (and your loved ones’) mental health, amidst a busy schedule and life’s obligations.

Webinar: Defining Coping Skills for a New Normal
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness month, Mount Sinai psychologist, Anna Hickner, Psy.D., presented on redefining normal and shares strategies to create a sense of emotional and psychological safety. Watch the recorded webinar for her recommended coping mechanisms to alleviate residual feelings of stress and anxiety in both adults and children.

Health Concerns Every Woman Should Be Aware Of
In recognition of women’s health week, we are spotlighting top conditions that are commonly misdiagnosed in women. Read more for a list of the most common misdiagnoses in women, as well as tips on how to preventively care for your health.

How to Find the Right Behavioral Health Specialist for You
In recognition of May being mental health awareness month, Mount Sinai Psychologist, Dr. Anna Hickner, shares her recommended tips to find a therapist that is best suited for you.

Lesser-Known Spring Allergy Symptoms
Learn about lesser-known allergy symptoms that are likely to wreak havoc on your health this spring season. Plus, tips from our providers to keep your allergy symptoms at bay.

Webinar: Q&A with a Fertility Specialist
Dr. Fiorina Kyritsi, Medical Director and Internist at the Barclays Health Center is joined by Dr. Taraneh Nazem, Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist to address their top fielded questions related to egg freezing, embryo banking, infertility treatment options for men and women, and more.
Marking the 2 Year Anniversary of COVID-19
Reflecting on the tremendous medical advancements, resilience, innovative solutions and sacrifice of frontline workers and volunteers as we approach the 2 year anniversary of nationwide restrictions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Anxiety & Cardiovascular Health
Anxiety can cause involuntary and uncomfortable physiologic responses, including heart palpitations. Learn how identifying stressors and developing healthy coping skills plays a key role in managing chronic anxiety.

Webinar: The Power of Lifestyle
Discover how altering lifestyle behavior in the domains of diet, exercise, sleep and stress can lead to a longer, healthier life. Dr. James Lebret, Mount Sinai Internist and Lifestyle Medicine Physician, curates the most important actions in each domain for maximum health and longevity.

Experiencing Tight Muscles?
Mount Sinai Physical Therapist, Raymond Ednie, PT, DPT, shares his recommended stretches for the muscle groups that commonly become tight and sore.