Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

Contributing Writer https://www.psychiatryadvisor.com/

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC, is an Atlanta-based journalist, licensed psychotherapist, and Ayurvedic health coach, creator of the body-positive wellness company Bettie Page Fitness, and author of 2 books – The Little Book of Bettie: Taking a Page from the Queen of Pinups and Bettie Page: The Lost Years. She holds a BS in psychology from Georgia State University and an MA in counseling psychology from the Georgia School of Professional Psychology. Tori has also managed a medical practice and was instrumental in developing Georgia’s multispecialty telemedicine program. Photograph courtesy of Brooklyn Brat Images.

All articles by Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

Depression Advisor

Social Cognitive Deficits in Major Depressive Disorders

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

April 17, 2019

A range of studies show that connections among social identification, perception, and interpretation of social situations affect quality of life in patients with major depressive disorders.

Child/Adolescent Psychiatry

Satisfaction of Psychological Needs and Chronic Pain in Adolescents

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

April 5, 2019

An estimated 25% of children and adolescents report having pain that persists for more than 3 months, with severe and disabling pain affecting 8% of this population.

Parkinson Disease

Digital Management of Parkinson Disease: Is Technology the Future?

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

March 27, 2019

The integration of technology into medicine has expanded into various uses in patients with Parkinson disease.

Schizophrenia and Psychoses

Schizophrenia Linked With Common Viral Infections

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

March 12, 2019

A growing body of research suggests there may be associations between common viral infectious such as Epstein Barr and Toxoplasma gondii and schizophrenia.

Schizophrenia Advisor

Effects of Music on Symptoms of Schizophrenia

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

March 6, 2019

By increased connectivity within the insular cortex through listening to music, symptoms, including auditory hallucinations, are rehabilitated in patients with schizophrenia.

General Psychiatry

Melatonin: Range of Effects and Therapeutic Applications

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

March 5, 2019

Along with its effects on the endocrine system, melatonin is involved in regulating certain parameters of the cardiovascular system and central nervous system.

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Depression Advisor

Patient-Centered Medical Management for Depression

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

March 1, 2019

Researchers found that there has been little attention paid to intervention to enhance treatment adherence in nonpsychotic major depression, so they outlined steps for engagement, retention, and adherence for these patients.

Schizophrenia Advisor

Negative Symptoms in Schizophrenia: Gaps in Treatment and Research

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

February 14, 2019

Whether negative symptoms are specified by category or across dimensions, discovering biomarkers to indicate specific treatment strategies is needed.

Depression Advisor

Treating Depression With tDCS During Pregnancy

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

February 4, 2019

Transcranial direct current stimulation could be a viable alternative to medication and psychotherapy to treat pregnant women with depression, according to the results of a Canadian pilot study.

General Psychiatry

Improving Care for T2D in Patients With Severe Mental Illness: Expert Q&A

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

February 5, 2019

Despite the clear need for improved management of T2D in patients with SMI, there is scant evidence regarding effective treatment strategies for this group.

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