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Peter Sangra
Adolescent Psychiatrist | Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Dr. Peter Sangra practices Child & Adolescent Psychiatry in Santa Teresa, NM. Dr. Sangra evaluates patients throughout childhood and adolescence using many different procedures, in order to determine what treatments must be carried out in order to properly assess their symptoms. Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists are trained and certified to administer psychotherapy, medication, and many other means of treatment. Dr. Sangra seeks to improve each patients quality of life.
12 years
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Peter Sangra
- Santa Teresa, NM
- American University of Antigua
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Why is my son afraid of the dark?
Very common, most kids are afraid of the dark. It is nothing that you did, they just need the reassurance that they will be okay. So the light, or a security blanket or something READ MORE
Very common, most kids are afraid of the dark. It is nothing that you did, they just need the reassurance that they will be okay. So the light, or a security blanket or something can act as security. Don’t be worried, he will grow out of it, just start praying at bedtime with him for sweet dreams and safety.
Hope that helps.
Hope that helps.
What happens to a child's brain during psychosis?
Psychosis can be complicated to understand, but simply it’s too much Dopamine and the way I understand it is: “it’s like a misfire in your car.” Now, a child’s brain has plasticity READ MORE
Psychosis can be complicated to understand, but simply it’s too much Dopamine and the way I understand it is: “it’s like a misfire in your car.”
Now, a child’s brain has plasticity to it, so it can recover, but the worse the psychosis and the longer duration, the brain can actually lose neurons. Hope that helps with your understanding psychosis.
Now, a child’s brain has plasticity to it, so it can recover, but the worse the psychosis and the longer duration, the brain can actually lose neurons. Hope that helps with your understanding psychosis.
Why do I feel depressed about my shyness?
I think being “shy” is a noble thing!! Don’t beat yourself up, and eventually you will grow out of the shyness!!! Thus in turn your depression will turn around, I believe in you... READ MORE
I think being “shy” is a noble thing!! Don’t beat yourself up, and eventually you will grow out of the shyness!!! Thus in turn your depression will turn around, I believe in you... Just wait and see. But if you have clinical depression please seek medical advice. Best Regards
Will my daughter have depression if my husband does?
There is a genetic link, but it does not mean that she will have it, it means that she is at risk for it. Continue to teach her Coping Skills and how to handle any related anxiety. READ MORE
There is a genetic link, but it does not mean that she will have it, it means that she is at risk for it. Continue to teach her Coping Skills and how to handle any related anxiety.
Hope that helps.
Hope that helps.
Is the blinking of eyes a reflex action?
There are many reasons for increased blinking rate in eyes. We need to rule out medical issues first, such as seizures or thyroid issues, or even eye issues. I would rather have READ MORE
There are many reasons for increased blinking rate in eyes. We need to rule out medical issues first, such as seizures or thyroid issues, or even eye issues. I would rather have you get him evaluated from his pediatrician first and let him make the decision of who next to see. I generally don’t see this in my practice as it relates to stress.
Hope that helps, please go to the pediatrician.
Hope that helps, please go to the pediatrician.
My child is overweight and feeling depressed?
Make some goals together. Does he want to lose weight? If so, then together, start eating healthy and go for walks to burn off calories, plays games, and cut the TV cord and gaming READ MORE
Make some goals together. Does he want to lose weight? If so, then together, start eating healthy and go for walks to burn off calories, plays games, and cut the TV cord and gaming stuff. Find out how much weight you want to lose and together make the plan of attack and after you both accomplish it, celebrate your win.
Hope that helps.
Hope that helps.
How to help daughter who was bullied for being overweight?
Great question. I did a lot of research on Bullying with kids. First, It’s good that you know. 1) Adress it with the school. 2) If she has a group of friends that stick together, READ MORE
Great question. I did a lot of research on Bullying with kids.
First, It’s good that you know.
1) Adress it with the school.
2) If she has a group of friends that stick together, bullying can stop if all her friends tell the Bullier to Stop.
3) Bullying can happening in many locations, school, school bus and bathrooms. So find out more details, and get her therapy and support.
Hope that helps, Thank you for the question.
First, It’s good that you know.
1) Adress it with the school.
2) If she has a group of friends that stick together, bullying can stop if all her friends tell the Bullier to Stop.
3) Bullying can happening in many locations, school, school bus and bathrooms. So find out more details, and get her therapy and support.
Hope that helps, Thank you for the question.
What are the benefits of using cognitive behavioral therapy versus using behavioral therapy?
I’m sorry for your loss. It must be hard for anyone to lose a loved one. I'm truly sorry. Typically, supportive therapy is best for normal grief. So, I would choose that, but that READ MORE
I’m sorry for your loss. It must be hard for anyone to lose a loved one. I'm truly sorry. Typically, supportive therapy is best for normal grief. So, I would choose that, but that does not answer your question. I like CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) as it helps identify Cognitive Distortions (“wrong thinking patterns”), whereas Behavioral Therapy, like the name suggests, gets rid of unwanted behavior patterns. So, once again, for frief, just get him supportive grief counseling.
Sorry for your loss again. Hope this helps.
Sorry for your loss again. Hope this helps.
How to help child who is having trouble sleeping?
Make sure that he is not doing distance learning in the bedroom. The bedroom should be equated with sleep only and Not home work or school. Secondly, how much school work is there, READ MORE
Make sure that he is not doing distance learning in the bedroom. The bedroom should be equated with sleep only and Not home work or school. Secondly, how much school work is there, lots? Thirdly, boys are active, he needs to have time to be outside and run and play. There has been lots of changes with the new distant learning.
Thank you for being a great parent!!!
Hope that helps.
Thank you for being a great parent!!!
Hope that helps.
Is long-term use of Prozac safe?
Yes. The only black box warning is increased suicide ideations, typically within the first few days of starting. Since he has started some time ago, and seems to be stable, this READ MORE
Yes. The only black box warning is increased suicide ideations, typically within the first few days of starting. Since he has started some time ago, and seems to be stable, this is likely not a concern. He should have had some basic blood work done to ensure the body is tolerating the medication and his platelets are still functioning appropriately and no easy bruising. If not, ask for some basic blood work and continue. That being said, there should be a time where the medication should be decreased or terminated, if medical provider sees fit. There are certain conditions that this can be done, so just follow up with whomever is prescribing the medication.
Hope that helps.
Hope that helps.
What are the benefits of speech therapy for anxious children?
Benefits are huge!!! If speech is the main issues, then anxiety is almost directly related to the speech itself. Be continuous and persistent with the treatment and monitor the READ MORE
Benefits are huge!!! If speech is the main issues, then anxiety is almost directly related to the speech itself. Be continuous and persistent with the treatment and monitor the anxiety. You will see it drop and the speech improve. Thank you for your question.
Can stomach problems make it difficult for a child to sleep?
Yes, stomach problems can be painful. Do you know what the cause is for the stomach pains? Is he eating enough? Is he on any medications? Is he constipated or have anxiety? If READ MORE
Yes, stomach problems can be painful. Do you know what the cause is for the stomach pains? Is he eating enough? Is he on any medications? Is he constipated or have anxiety? If you find the cause and treat it, then his stomach pain and sleep should improve.
Hope that helps and I hope your son gets some relief.
Hope that helps and I hope your son gets some relief.
How do kids feel safe going to school after everything?
That’s a great question! I, too, have young children and the best we can do in an environment of constant change and fear is to try our best “re-normalize it.” What I mean is for READ MORE
That’s a great question! I, too, have young children and the best we can do in an environment of constant change and fear is to try our best “re-normalize it.” What I mean is for children, being sensitive to what they are hearing and watching and observing from us. For example, if we are focused on watching the news and catching up on the latest news on COVID numbers and fatalities, it only reinforces your childrens’ fears and nightmares. So, turn off the news.
Does being overweight affect your health and your life?
There are categories to obesity, being overweight pending your category does indeed affect your health and mental health, if not now, then later. At time of COVID, where you need READ MORE
There are categories to obesity, being overweight pending your category does indeed affect your health and mental health, if not now, then later. At time of COVID, where you need to be in your best health, you can start the change today.
Best of luck, we have all been there.
Best of luck, we have all been there.
What is individual cognitive behavioral therapy?
Wow, great question. Cognitive Behavioral therapy, is simple looking at how your thoughts shape what you think and act. We call it “cognitive Distortions.” Such as “no one likes READ MORE
Wow, great question.
Cognitive Behavioral therapy, is simple looking at how your thoughts shape what you think and act. We call it “cognitive Distortions.” Such as “no one likes me.” Where in reality, that’s not true, but that’s what makes this a cognitive distortion. So in an individual therapy session, they will listen to you and see what your thoughts are and how that effects your feelings and actions and hopefully provide some therapeutic corrective advise,. Hope that helps, great question, you are very smart!
Cognitive Behavioral therapy, is simple looking at how your thoughts shape what you think and act. We call it “cognitive Distortions.” Such as “no one likes me.” Where in reality, that’s not true, but that’s what makes this a cognitive distortion. So in an individual therapy session, they will listen to you and see what your thoughts are and how that effects your feelings and actions and hopefully provide some therapeutic corrective advise,. Hope that helps, great question, you are very smart!
Can a psychologist help with panic attacks?
Sorry about the panic attacks, first make sure there are no underline medical conditions. Such as Thyroid or anything else that can cause panic attacks. If not, then generally READ MORE
Sorry about the panic attacks, first make sure there are no underline medical conditions. Such as Thyroid or anything else that can cause panic attacks. If not, then generally a Psychologist or any trained therapist should be able to assist in treating a panic attack. Unless if you need medications, then a psychiatrist would be your best choice. But try the therapy first. Good luck, you can do it!
What type of therapy is used for anxiety?
It really depends on the therapist you will get, typically they might use supportive therapy And a mixture of Cogntive Behavioral therapy, unless of course it is from trauma, then READ MORE
It really depends on the therapist you will get, typically they might use supportive therapy And a mixture of Cogntive Behavioral therapy, unless of course it is from trauma, then they have a few more options.
How does talk therapy work?
Talk therapy, does work. But the frustrating thing is that you are talking and guiding the conversation and feel like you are not getting answers. But in fact the therapist is READ MORE
Talk therapy, does work. But the frustrating thing is that you are talking and guiding the conversation and feel like you are not getting answers. But in fact the therapist is guiding you while you are in session, so just go with it and eventually you will see the difference and impact. Stick with it and good luck.
How to help a child with social anxiety?
The first thing that comes to mind is to talk to her about bullying, does any of that exist, or is she afraid of losing you? We need to know where and why it’s happening first. READ MORE
The first thing that comes to mind is to talk to her about bullying, does any of that exist, or is she afraid of losing you? We need to know where and why it’s happening first. Start there.
What are the main signs of autism?
Might be too soon to diagnose, because common learning disorders: such as speech delays and hyper sensitivities to touch/sounds, and rigid patterns can also be in other learning READ MORE
Might be too soon to diagnose, because common learning disorders: such as speech delays and hyper sensitivities to touch/sounds, and rigid patterns can also be in other learning and developmental delays. But too soon to diagnosis, but you can start speech therapy if needed as early as two.
