Heed Psychiatry

02/23/2025

Adult Psychiatrist now accepting Horizon BCBS NJ with immediate availability! Call us at (201) 500-5505 or book appointment online https://www.heedpsychiatry.com/. Making care more accessible !

12/29/2023

Medication assisted treatment with Buprenorphine (Suboxone) or Methadone is the standard of care for patients with Opioid Use Disorder. Our goal should be to make Suboxone and Methadone treatment more accessible

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2023.111040

12/28/2023

12/25/2023

A recent study found that long-term exposure to ADHD medications was associated with an increased risk of CVDs, especially hypertension and arterial disease. These findings highlight the importance of carefully weighing potential benefits and risks when making treatment decisions about long-term ADHD medication use. Clinicians should regularly and consistently monitor cardiovascular signs and symptoms throughout the course of treatment.

JAMA Psychiatry. doi:10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2023.4294 Published online November 22, 2023.

12/20/2023

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7001130/

Kratom or Mitragna speciosa is a tropical tree that is indigenous to Southeast Asia, where it has been used for various medicinal reasons. In the West, it is used in the self-treatment of opioid withdrawal, pain, and a variety of mood and anxiety states. ...

12/19/2023

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/psychiatrists/hasnain-afzal-closter-nj/1210654

11/29/2023

Medical conditions can often manifest with psychiatric symptoms. Getting a thorough medical evaluation by your Primary care provider doing lab work can help diagnose your condition. Take charge of your health today and follow up with your Primary care provider or discuss with your Psychiatrist.

11/24/2023

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11/16/2023

Now accepting major PPO insurance plans through our practice manager https://secure.helloalma.com/providers/hasnain-afzal/

11/12/2023

Welcome to Heed Psychiatry. We are currently accepting new patients. Call us at 201-500-5505 or our website www.heedpsychiatry.com to schedule a free 15 minutes consultation. If this is a medical emergency please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Other resources

988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones in the United States.

NJ MentalHealthCares 866-202-4357 or 877-294-4356 (TTY)
NJMentalHealthCares is New Jersey's behavioral health information and referral service. Behavioral care specialists are available from 8:00am to 8:00pm, Monday through Friday.

NYC Well Hotline - Call or text: 988
NYC 988 is your connection to free, confidential mental health support. 24/7/365. At any hour of any day, in almost any language, from phone, tablet or computer,

SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-4357 or 1-800-487-4889 (TTY)
SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

New York State HOPEline 1-877-846-7369 or text 467369
HOPEline is available 24/7/365 to receive free and confidential information about Addiction and problem gambling assessments, interventions, treatment and support in New York State.

NJ’S 24/7 Addiction Helpline 1-844-732-2465
ReachNJ is a central call-in line for New Jersey residents who are looking for help with a substance use disorder (SUD) https://nj.gov/humanservices/reachnj/help/centers/index.shtml

Vet2Vet 1-866-838-7654
New Jersey Vet2Vet is a 24 hour/7-day a week helpline coordinated by Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The helpline features peer counseling for Veterans, members of the Air/Army National Guard, and family members.

Get Help NJ 211
NJ 211 provides live assistance 24 hours a day, every day of the year. https://www.nj211.org/get-help-with

Physician Support Line 1-888-409-0141
Free and confidential hotline for physicians experiencing covid or non-covid related stressors. Staffed by volunteer psychiatrists who provide peer support. https://www.physiciansupportline.com/