Mrs. Carmen Sivila Bruno MD
Adolescent Psychiatrist | Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
955 Nw 3rd St 105 Miami FL, 33128About
Dr. Carmen Bruno practices Child & Adolescent Psychiatry in Miami, FL. Dr. Bruno 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. Bruno seeks to improve each patients quality of life.
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What is the best therapy for anxiety?
First, you can try yoga exercises, meditation, and trying to recognize what causes the anxiety. Next go step by step with different approaches before you try medication. READ MORE
Can a psychologist help with ADHD?
They can help with different family approaches in order to help the child to focus more efficiently. READ MORE
What is the best therapy for panic attacks?
They respond immediately to anxiolitics, i.e., lorazepam or alprazolan, etc. However, since they can be addictive, you should begin with antidepressant medication at least for a month to assess the response. READ MORE
What are general methods used to treat depression?
Antidepressant medication is the best way. However, a careful clinical history is indicated to assess the best type. Or rule out a bipolar disorder, family history, etc. READ MORE
How is anxiety diagnosed in children?
He complains of racing thoughts, sweating hands, heart's beating fast, and being somewhat confused with understanding things in general. He needs to be reassured quite frequently. READ MORE
Why is my child wetting the bed at age 9?
He seems afraid of what is going on in his life. READ MORE
What are the benefits of using cognitive behavioral therapy versus using behavioral therapy?
He has to identify what he is afraid of and has to begin thinking differently. READ MORE
My daughter threw around the term "demisexual" the other day. What does this mean?
I think she is probably imitating some term she heard on TV or heard someone using it. READ MORE
How to help daughter who was bullied for being overweight?
You should help her to understand we are all different, but we all have something to be proud of as well. READ MORE
Does depression damage your brain?
no READ MORE
At what age is it still ok for your child to have an imaginary friend?
5 years READ MORE
How do I help my child who keeps having nightmares?
Stay with him until he falls asleep: read a book, play a song he likes, sing something relaxing and peaceful. READ MORE
What is the cause of sleepwalking?
Insecurity READ MORE
What medicine is good for children's sleeping issues?
Benadryl drops. READ MORE
What are the benefits of speech therapy for anxious children?
Helps them with pronunciation and also reassures them by explaining each word and helping them repeat them. READ MORE
Is long-term use of Prozac safe?
yes READ MORE
Why is my son so angry?
Pre-puberal stage, difficulty letting go of childhood issues. READ MORE
My daughter is prone to hormonal depression. What can I do?
Help her with exercises and vitamins around this time. Some doctors prevent deep swings with calcium and GABA. READ MORE
My daughter is addicted to her phone. What can I do?
Regulate use of phone with firm limit setting. Help her to substitute with something social and/or more productive. READ MORE
Why does my daughter only write about death?
Seems to be questioning her existence and dissatisfaction with her life. READ MORE
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