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Telepsychiatry for patients in VA, NC, DC

Dr. Matthew Sachs, MD is ready to take your call, a "virtual call" that is. Dr. Sachs is embarking on a new way to handle psychiatric visits in the aftermath of COVID.  Appointments can be conducted via Zoom chat sessions. This enables a safe, private and secure way to treat patients. Meet at your convenience, at your location, at a date and time you choose.

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ADHD Specialist

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I have a specific interest and passion for treating children, adolescents, and adults who have suffered from ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). I've treated hundreds if not thousands of patients by now. I have successfully completely an intensive Certified ADHD Professional Clinical Provider course. There has been a stigma in treating this issue and it is hard to find help, but I am looking to break the mold and provide treatment to as many people as possible.

Child Psychiatrist

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This past year has put a specific emphasis on mental health in the child and adolescent population. I know how high the demand can be for help and the outpatient supply is very low. I hope I can make a difference in the life of a young person struggling out there. Being a father, I want everyone to be happy and healthy. I have specific interests in managing behaviors that arise from autism spectrum disorders and helping teenagers feel safe and secure and they become young adults.

Adult Psychiatrist

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There are many conditions that were swept under the rug when many adults were once children themselves. I hope now that the stigma surrounding mental health is finally subsiding, more people can seek the help they have been missing for years. I can assist in any stage of life, with almost any psychiatric issue that exists. My goal is to maximize your functioning so you can live life to its fullest potential, in peace and happiness.
 

Dr. Matthew Sachs, MD - Overview

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Resume Highlights

  • Top Doctor in Virginia: 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023
  • Appointed to Governor's Board for Correctional Facilities 
  • Masters in Business Administration (MBA), Umass-Amherst, '16 
  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, UVA, 2012.
  • Adult Psychiatry Residency, UVA, 2010.
  • Masters of Public Health (M.P.H.) in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Harvard University, 2007.
  • Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine (Formerly MCV), 2006.
  • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Atmospheric Chemistry major, with distinction.  Astronomony minor. University of Virginia, 2001

Certifications:

  • Board Certified, Adult Psychiatry
  • Board Certified, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Virginia, medical license
  • North Carolina, medical license
  • Certified ADHD Professional Clinical Provider

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Panic Disorder: the role of therapy vs medication
A panic attack is characterized by a sudden fear of disaster or losing control even when there is no danger. These can come on without any warning and can be exhausting and energy-draining. Physically, a panic attack can include difficulty breathing, sweating, nausea, hot flashes, nervousness, among other symptoms. Most people will never experience a panic attack or it may be very rare. If you consistently experience panic attacks and the feelings that come with them, you may have what is called panic disorder. Panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder in which you constantly have panic attacks. It is not dangerous, but it can be very uncomfortable and lower the quality of your life if left untreated.
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MAHA Reports - Topic 1 - Autism Rates
Autism spectrum disorder impacts 1 in 31 children by age 8 and is estimated to be 3.4 times more common in boys than girls, according to the CDC. 22 Rates also vary significantly by state – from 9.7 per 1,000 in Texas (Laredo) to 53 per 1,000 in California. In 1960, autism occurred in less than 1 in 10,000 children. In the 1980s, autism occurred at rates of 1 to 4 out of 10,000 children.
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Walgreens To Pay $300 million to Settle Controlled Prescriptions Lawsuit from Government
Walgreens, one of the nation’s largest pharmacy chains, knowingly filled millions of unlawful controlled substance prescriptions. These unlawful prescriptions included prescriptions for excessive quantities of opioids, opioid prescriptions filled significantly early, and prescriptions for the especially dangerous and abused combination of three drugs known as a “trinity.” Walgreens pharmacists allegedly filled these prescriptions despite clear red flags indicating a high likelihood that the prescriptions were invalid because they lacked a legitimate medical purpose or were not issued in the usual course of professional practice. The settlement was for $300 million.
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Can Cannabis Raise Your Dementia Risk? New Study Finds Link
Researchers in Ontario, Canada have found a troubling connection between severe cannabis use among adults 45 and older and increased dementia diagnoses. The researchers found that middle-age and older adults who were hospitalized or went to the ER because of their heavy cannabis use had a much higher risk of being diagnosed with dementia within the next 5 years than those of the same age and sex. Specifically, this group had a 3.9 times greater risk of developing dementia than the general population, and a 1.5 times higher risk than those who were hospitalized for other reasons. "This doesn't mean cannabis causes dementia," noted lead study author Daniel T. Myran, MD, MPH, in the study. "But it suggests that problematic use—severe enough to require hospital care—may be a warning sign or contributing factor."
Climate Hysteria Can Correlate with Suicidal Behavior
According to the following article, https://www.theblaze.com/news/climate-hysteria-sets-stage-for-suicidal-behavior-study, "Many people experience climate change and other global environmental problems indirectly, or vicariously, through media representations rather than from direct exposure," said the study. "Exposure to climate change information through the media plays an important role in determining how worried people are about climate change."