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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.
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12 years Experience
Peter Sangra
  • Santa Teresa, NM
  • American University of Antigua
  • Accepting new patients

Do you have to stop taking antidepressants while pregnant?

Some people will still struggle with depression while pregnant, so there are options to switch to a different SSRI while pregnant if depression still remains a concern. Talk to READ MORE
Some people will still struggle with depression while pregnant, so there are options to switch to a different SSRI while pregnant if depression still remains a concern. Talk to your providers for guidance.

Hope that helps

What medication can you take for aggressive behavior?

We’ll have you friend talk to doctor and a therapy. There might always be other things going on that can cause anger. Yes. There are meds to help with anger but let’s find out READ MORE
We’ll have you friend talk to doctor and a therapy. There might always be other things going on that can cause anger. Yes. There are meds to help with anger but let’s find out what’s going on first with your friend.

Hope that helps.
Dr Sangra

Which antidepressant is prescribed for child depression?

Depending what age your daughter is. There are a few FDA approved SSRI. Talk to her provider and get her on the meds if needed. Also look at family history of depression and what READ MORE
Depending what age your daughter is. There are a few FDA approved SSRI.
Talk to her provider and get her on the meds if needed. Also look at family history of depression and what meds were used.

Hope that helps.

What causes adolescent aggression?

Great question. Some times aggression is actually depression in kids, depending on the age. Maybe start off with therapy. It also could be other issues as well such as medical READ MORE
Great question. Some times aggression is actually depression in kids, depending on the age. Maybe start off with therapy. It also could be other issues as well such as medical and or drug use. Have her see her pediatrician for an evaluation and lab work up. And continue with therapy.
Hope that helps as first steps

can i fast well taking lithium and lamotrigine

I guess I don’t know what a three day fast is. My concern is that it is for 3 days and not just 1. Other concerns are fluid intake? Also the purpose of a three day fast is what? READ MORE
I guess I don’t know what a three day fast is. My concern is that it is for 3 days and not just 1. Other concerns are fluid intake? Also the purpose of a three day fast is what? I would talk to the person who prescribed the meds first and go over all the side effects and effects of fasting on these meds. I would be cautious and not recommend it.

How long does nausea last after taking an antidepressant?

Question: did you start it recently? If not then consider changing to another med. Unless your depression/.anxiety is under control then treat the nausea. Also make sure no underlying READ MORE
Question: did you start it recently? If not then consider changing to another med. Unless your depression/.anxiety is under control then treat the nausea. Also make sure no underlying medical causes for this. It’s not typical to have nause with antidepressants…

What doctor is best at treating obesity?

Maybe start with her pediatrician first. This way any underlying medical conditions can be addressed

Can obesity be fixed?

Let’s say there are options to treat obesity.
Exercise and treat underlying medical conditions and there are meds for obesity too,

Hope that helps

Can I take antidepressants for stress?

Yes. Only if the stress impairs functioning and makes you depressed and or anxious. Best is to address the stress provoking object or thing first and decrease the stress. If you READ MORE
Yes. Only if the stress impairs functioning and makes you depressed and or anxious.

Best is to address the stress provoking object or thing first and decrease the stress. If you tried and failed and still have anxiety then maybe an SSRI. But always get guidance from your prescribing professional!
Hope that helps.

How can a psychiatrist help a child with ADHD?

We can prescribe stimulant and non stimulants to assist treating adhd and monitor for depression and anxiety symptoms and related side effects

Depression

You will need professional advice, please go to see a doctor and they can tell you all the options. Or call 911 or emergency department.

Hope that helps

What’s wrong with me?

Hi my friend, thank you reaching out. Sometimes people self medicate with mood altering drugs or illicit drugs. I think the best advice would be to get evaluated for any underlying READ MORE
Hi my friend, thank you reaching out. Sometimes people self medicate with mood altering drugs or illicit drugs. I think the best advice would be to get evaluated for any underlying symptoms and then get the help and guidance of a professional.

Hope that helps. Dr Sangra

What do I have?

Thank you for reaching out to me. Please tell your parents and see if they can guide you to get help with a professional. If you guys are struggling to navigate the health care READ MORE
Thank you for reaching out to me. Please tell your parents and see if they can guide you to get help with a professional. If you guys are struggling to navigate the health care system. Then the emergency department is always there to assist or 911

Hope that helps, but go get help

How long should I take medications for panic attacks?

Great question, take meds for at least six months to a year With therapy.

Hope that helps.
Dr Sangra

Can anxiety be fixed with medications?

I feel that anxiety symptoms can be reduced by meds but therapy and work to the underline causes of anxiety helps and can get rid of it.

Hope that helps!
Dr Sangra

What doctor is best for treating panic attacks?

Start with your pediatrician and or family doctor. Then get therapy and if you can wait for the time to see a psychiatrist do that too, we specialize in treating anxiety. Hope READ MORE
Start with your pediatrician and or family doctor. Then get therapy and if you can wait for the time to see a psychiatrist do that too, we specialize in treating anxiety.

Hope that helps.
Dr Sangra

how do i stop this

Thank you for reaching out! I had sufferred from something similar as a child. It sounds like it stems from anxiety. But I also wonder if there is ADHD. Talk to your doctor, Sounds READ MORE
Thank you for reaching out! I had sufferred from something similar as a child. It sounds like it stems from anxiety. But I also wonder if there is ADHD. Talk to your doctor, Sounds like you are on a good medication. What also helped is someone rubbing your feet with lotion and soaking it in clean warm water. Have you thought about getting therapy, I think that would help too.

Hope that helps.
Dr Sangra

How long does therapy take for anxiety?

Great question. Therapy can take up to a year to get better, but you start seeing progress at 6 months. It depends on a lot of factors, diagnosis, meds used and or alcohol or READ MORE
Great question. Therapy can take up to a year to get better, but you start seeing progress at 6 months.

It depends on a lot of factors, diagnosis, meds used and or alcohol or drug pattern and any underline medical issues too.

Hope that helps

What can I expect from therapy for anxiety?

Great question, glad you came here for help! Therapy will focus on your thought and feelings that cause anxiety related behaviors and they will work with you to change your mind READ MORE
Great question, glad you came here for help! Therapy will focus on your thought and feelings that cause anxiety related behaviors and they will work with you to change your mind related to what is causing anxiety and in turn your anxiety and anxiety related behaviors go down.

Keep up the great work. Let me know how you do. Good luck

What causes social anxiety in children?

I think at age 5, it might be separation anxiety. This will take time. If it’s truely social anxiety then he will feel the same way when he is with you at the mall. So… just READ MORE
I think at age 5, it might be separation anxiety. This will take time. If it’s truely social anxiety then he will feel the same way when he is with you at the mall.

So… just a thought from what I’ve seen more commonly is that your son’s social anxiety might actually be due to separation from you. Which is more common in young kids.

Hope that helps.