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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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  • 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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What's New in the Psychiatry World?

 

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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."
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Regular Marijuana Use Affects Short-Term Memory
Individuals were grouped as heavy lifetime cannabis users if they had greater than 1000 uses, as moderate users if they had 10 to 999 uses, and as nonusers if they had fewer than 10 uses. Heavy weed use appears to dull the brains of young adults, particularly affecting their short-term working memory, a new study suggests. MRI scans showed less brain activation in heavy tokers performing tasks that tested their ability to temporarily hold a limited amount of information at the ready for immediate mental use, according to results published Jan. 28 in JAMA Network Open.
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ADHD AND DRIVING
Signs that ADHD may be affecting a person’s driving include: Forgetting to check blind spots, Making unsafe lane changes, Ignoring speed limits and other signs, Rubbernecking, Turning to look at passengers Texting or talking on the phone, Trying to use social media in the car, Struggling to focus during long trips, Taking photos or videos while moving, Reaching for items in the floorboard or back seat, Falling asleep after driving for several hours, Losing control of the vehicle, Adjusting cabin controls constantly, Failing to stay in a lane, Missing stoplight changes, Attempting to multitask, Receiving multiple traffic tickets, Getting into preventable accidents. If you notice these behaviors in yourself, a friend, or a family member, it may be time to speak with a clinician about ADHD and driving.
Understanding ADHD
A few great articles to start understanding the impacts of ADHD, how to get help, and how to support others.