Dr.Joe Sicignano, Clinical Psychopharmacology
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Bipolar Spectrum Disorder
Bipolar Characteristics
Unipolar Depression
Diagnosis is the First Step
Early Bipolar Treatment
Treating Bipolar Depression
Cognitive Loss in Bipolar
Alzheimer's Course of Illness
Joseph R. Sicignano, MD, Dip: ABPN
 

Care Philosophy
Dr. Joe primary approach is bio-behavioral. The focus is here and now and future oriented. Treatment is pragmatic: minimize symptoms and optimize functioning.

Practice Locations 
Woodland Hills Office  See map
5233 Elvira Road
Woodland Hills, California  91364
818-345-6223
818-340-7004  (FAX)
jrsmd2000@aol.com

Encino Office  See map
16055 Ventura Blvd
Suite 828
Encino, California  91436
818-345-6223
818-340-7004 (FAX)
jrsmd2000@aol.com


Sub-Specialties 
Neuropsychiatry and
Clinical Neuropsychopharmacology

Age Range: 12 years on up

Insurance
Dr. Joe is in independent solo practice. He does not participate in any managed care plans (e.g. PPO's). You will be expected to pay at the time of service (no credit cards). A "superbill" is provided which you can submit to your carrier.

Patient Education Resources
Psychopharmacology Web Links / WebLink
Manic Depression and Creativity / WebLink
Seizures, Convulsions and Epilepsy / AAP
Childhood Mania / Joseph Sicignano MD
Interpersonal stress and depression in women / Constance Hammen PhD
Personality and depression in women / Thomas A Widiger, PhD, Kristen G Anderson, PhD
Alzheimer's Loss of Function in Stages / Dr.Sicignano organized and abstrated article
Second Generation Antipsychotics Compared / Abstracted by JR Sicignano MD

Dr. Joe's Subspecialties
Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neuropsychopharmacology / JR Sicignano MD Dip: ABPN

Web Links to Self-Help Groups
Self Help Groups and Public Resources / WebLink
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill / WebLink
National Depressive and Manic Depressive Association / WebLink
California Chapter of NDMDA / WebLink

Web Links to Government Agencies
Food and Drug Administration / WebLink
National Institute of Mental Health / WebLink

Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar Disorder: Research Directions / NIH
Bipolar Disorder: Overview / NIH
Bipolar Disorder: Overview / NIH
Bipolar Disorder: Treatment / NIH
A Basic Guideline to Bipolar Disorder / Medem-APA
Bipolar Disorder: Summary of Recommendations / APA
A Closer Look at Bipolar Disorder / Medem-APA
Frequently Asked Questions: Bipolar Disorder / Medem-APA

Web Link to the Risks and Benefits in Bipolars
Success and Failure in Bipolar Disorder / WebLink

Depressive Disorders
A Closer Look at Major Depression / Medem-APA
Complementary Therapies for Depression — An Overview / JAMA/Archives
Questions About Depression / CSMS
Medem Learning Center:
Depression / Medem
JAMA Patient Page:
Depression / JAMA/Archives
Antidepressant Medications / NIH
Postpartum Depression / ACOG

Premenstrual Syndrome vs. Dysphoria
Premenstrual Syndrome / ACOG
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) / Medem-APA

Menapause and Depression and Loss of Libido
Hormone Replacement Therapy: Other Medications Prescribed With HRT / AMA

Anxiety Spectrum: Anxiety, Phobia, Panic Disorder
Panic Disorder: Research Directions / APA
Panic Disorder: Clinical Features Influencing Treatment / APA
JAMA Patient Page:
Panic Disorder / JAMA/Archives
Panic Disorder: Disease Definition and Natural History / APA
Fears and Phobias / AAP
Panic Disorder: Individual Treatment Plans / APA
Drug Therapy and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Provide Effective Treatment for Panic Disorder / NIH
JAMA Patient Page:
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder / JAMA/Archives
Panic Disorder: Summary of Recommendations / APA
Treatment Principles And Alternatives / APA

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders / AAP
JAMA Patient Page:
The Devastation of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder / JAMA/Archives

Problem Drinking, Alcohol Abuse and Dependence
JAMA Patient Page:
Benefits and Dangers of Alcohol / JAMA/Archives
Public Policy of ASAM: The Definition of Alcoholism (NCADD/ASAM) / ASAM
Patterns of Alcohol Abuse / AAP

Recreational Drug Use vs.Abuse and Dependence
Cocaine / AAP
Drugs of Abuse / AMA
Substance abuse and social gatherings / AAP
Drug Addiction / AMA
Preventing Substance Abuse / AAP
Public Policy of ASAM: Children of Parents Suffering From Alcoholism or Other Drug Dependencies / ASAM
JAMA Patient Page:
When Gambling Becomes a Bad Bet / JAMA/Archives

Nicotine Dependence
News from the AMA:
Women With Higher Levels of Physical Activity Less Likely to Develop Mental Decline / AMA
Nicotine Dependence: Clinical Features Influencing Treatment< / APA

Memory Loss, Dementia Depression in the Elderly
Dementia: Definition and Natural History / APA
Dementia: Factors Modifying Treatment Decisions / APA
Dementia: Specific Therapies / APA

Sleep Disorders
Facts About Insomnia / NIH
Common Sleep Problems / AAP
News from The Endocrine Society:
Proper Dose of Melatonin Curbs Insomnia in Older Adults / The Endocrine Society
Narcolepsy / NIH

Sexual Dysfunction
Sexuality and Sexual Problems / ACOG

Eating Disorders
Frequently Asked Questions: Eating Disorders (Anorexia and Bulimia) / Medem-APA
Eating Disorders / ACOG

Pathological Gambling
News from the AMA:
Smoking Rate Much Higher for Those With Mental Illness / AMA

Web Link to Compulsive Self-Cutting
Compulsive Self-Cutting or Mutilation / WebLink

Web Link to Compulsive Sexual Behavior
Compulsive Sexual Behavior / WebLink

Web Link to Compulsive Shopping
Compulsive Shopping / WebLink

Web Link to Compulsive Stealing
Compulsive Stealing (Kleptomania) / WebLink

Explosive Disorder and Violence
Intimate Partner Violence Fact Sheet / CDC

Schizophrenic Disorders
Antipsychotic Medications / NIH
A Basic Guide to Schizophrenia / Medem-APA

Neuropsychiatric Evaluations in Adults
Practice Guideline for Psychiatric Evaluation of Adults / APA

Neuropsychiatric Disoders in the Elderly
JAMA Patient Page:
Psychiatric Illness in Older Adults / JAMA/Archives

Web Links to Mental Health Encyclopedia
Mental Health Online Encyclopedia / WebLink

Web links to Bipolar Disorder Database
Coping with Bipolar Disorder / WebLink
Psychopharmacology of Bipolar Disorder / WebLink

Web Links to Depression Database
Depression Central / WebLink

Psyhopharmacology in Children
Your Child and Medication / NIH
Fact Sheet: Children, Mental Illness and Medicines / APA

Overview of the Nervous System
Overview of the Nervous System / NIH

Seizure Disorders
Epilepsy / NIH
Seizure / AMA
 
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