Dr. Colletti commonly diagnoses and treats a wide spectrum of mental health conditions such as:
Addiction
Addiction is a primary, chronic disease of brain reward, motivation, memory and related circuitry. Dysfunction in these circuits leads to characteristic biological, psychological, social and spiritual manifestations. This is reflected in an individual pathologically pursuing reward and/or relief by substance use and other behaviors.
Addiction is characterized by inability to consistently abstain, impairment in behavioral control, craving, diminished recognition of significant problems with one’s behaviors and interpersonal relationships, and a dysfunctional emotional response. Like other chronic diseases, addiction often involves cycles of relapse and remission. Without treatment or engagement in recovery activities, addiction is progressive and can result in disability or premature death.
“Short Definition of Addiction” – American Society of Addiction Medicine
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder(ADHD)
ADHD is a brain disorder characterized by an ongoing pattern of inattention or hyperactivity-impulsivity, or a combination of the two, that interferes with functioning or development.
Definition of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder – National Institute of Mental Health
Autism
Also known as autism spectrum disorder, autism includes a range of conditions characterized by challenges surrounding social skills, repetitive behaviors, and speech and nonverbal communication, as well as unique strengths and differences.
Bipolar Disorder
This brain disorder causes shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to complete regular daily activities. Types of the disorder include bipolar I, bipolar II, and cyclothymic disorder.
Definition of bipolar disorder – National Institute of Mental Health
Depression
Major depressive disorder is a mood disorder that affects how you feel, think, and carry out daily tasks.
Definition of depression – National Institute of Mental Health
Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are characterized by a significant disturbance to an individual’s eating behaviors. This can include serious conditions such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder.
Definition of eating disorders – National Institute of Mental Health
Insomnia
Patients with this condition experience difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, which causes them to experience symptoms such as fatigue, low energy, and difficulty concentrating on a regular basis.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
OCD is defined as a chronic and long-lasting disorder which causes an individual to experience reoccurring thoughts, or obsessions. This is combined with certain behaviors, or compulsions, that sufferers cannot control and feel the urge to repeat.
Definition of obsessive-compulsive disorder – National Institute of Mental Health
Phobias
A type of anxiety disorder, a phobia is a strong, irrational fear of something that poses little to no real danger.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
PTSD is a mental health condition that typically develops after an individual experiences or witnesses a life-threatening event. Symptoms include flashbacks, changes in mood, guilt, and more.
Definition of post-traumatic stress disorder – National Institute of Mental Health
Postpartum Depression
After giving birth, this mood disorder may cause mothers to feel sadness, anxiety, and exhaustion that interferes with their ability to properly care for themselves or their child.
Definition of postpartum depression – National Institute of Mental Health
Schizophrenia
A chronic and severe mental disorder, schizophrenia produces the impression that a person has lost touch with reality. It can be significantly disabling as it affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.
Definition of schizophrenia – National Institute of Mental Health
Social Anxiety
Also known as social phobia, social anxiety disorder is an intense anxiety or fear of being judged, negatively evaluated, or rejected in a social situation.
Definition of social anxiety – Anxiety and Depression Association of America
