We’re thrilled to congratulate Naomi Muzac on successfully completing the 3-Day Intensive Training: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). This accomplishment demonstrates Naomi’s dedication to providing the highest quality of care to her clients, especially those struggling with sleep disorders. CBT-I is a proven and effective treatment for insomnia, and Naomi’s new skills will undoubtedly benefit her patients. By incorporating …
Parity is a Long Way Away – Why We Can’t Accept Insurance
The Research Triangle Institute just updated their analysis of the state of parity 16 years after providing equal benefits for mental health care and medical care became the law in the United States. In short, parity is a LONG way away still. For the same services, psychiatric physicians are paid substantially less than any other physicians. In fact, psychiatric physicians …
Brain Activity and Bipolar Disorder
The exact cause of bipolar disorder is unknown, but it is thought to be a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Brain imaging studies have shown that people with bipolar disorder have differences in the structure and function of certain brain areas, including the frontal lobe, temporal lobe, and limbic system. A review of articles (a meta-analysis) published in the …
Embracing Nature’s Wisdom: Four Seasons of Mindfulness Class Highlights
In a recent mindfulness class led by certified mindfulness meditation teacher Andrea Starn, participants embarked on a transformative journey through the Four Seasons of Mindfulness. Andrea, a licensed psychotherapist and a graduate of the intensive two-year Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program led by Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield, offered insights and practices that transcended traditional meditation, inviting participants to uncover …
Gateway Psychiatric Fee Update: Effective February 1, 2024
At Gateway Psychiatric, we strive to provide the highest quality mental healthcare services while ensuring our practice remains financially sustainable. To achieve this, we regularly review and adjust our fees to reflect the rising costs of healthcare and ensure we can continue to attract and retain experienced, compassionate clinicians. Our annual fee revisions are based on a comprehensive analysis of …
UCSF Psycho-Educational Zoom Group for Adults with Bipolar Disorder – January 2024
The Adult Psychiatry Clinic at UCSF has released the schedules of their Group Psycho-Education for Bipolar Disorder for January 2024. This activity under the Bipolar Disorder Program of the Department of Psychiatry is aimed at providing a community resource for individuals with bipolar disorder, mental health professionals and psychiatrists. Headed by Dr. Descartes Li, the program director, it is designed …
Resources for ADHD
We want to highlight the work of Cara T Hoepner MS, RN, CS, PMHNP-BC, a Bay Area colleague of ours who has spent years investigating whole-body treatments for traditional and integrative psychiatry. Recently, we reached out to her for consultation with a particular patient, and found out that she has a huge amount to offer all of us in terms …
Refills, New Prescriptions, Auto-Refills, Why Does My Pharmacy Say I Have No Refills but Dr. Forster Says He Sent in a Prescription?
Once again I am going to try to explain this common problem in the practice. I hope it will help you understand this common dilemma and what you can do to prevent it affecting your care. By far the most common reason my office responds to a request for a refill with a “no” and yet the pharmacy won’t send …
UCSF Psycho-Educational Zoom Group for Adults with Bipolar Disorder – June 2023
The Adult Psychiatry Clinic at UCSF has released the schedules of their Group Psycho-Education for Bipolar Disorder for June 2023. This activity under the Bipolar Disorder Program of the Department of Psychiatry is aimed at providing a community resource for individuals with bipolar disorder, mental health professionals and psychiatrists. Headed by Dr. Descartes Li, the program director, it is designed …
Fee Changes 2023
It is time to update our fee list. February 2022 was the last time we revised our fees. Every year we update our fee list to reflect the changes in the cost of living. We have outlined the process as follows: Our fees are no longer comparable to those of comparable practices. In addition, our costs have gone up significantly …