Allison Young, MD
Psychiatry, Lifestyle Medicine
Board-certified psychiatrist and lifestyle medicine specialist
Affiliations
Expertise
Mental health and lifestyle medicine
About
Allison Young, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist providing services via telehealth throughout New York and Florida.
In addition to her private practice, Dr. Young serves as an affiliate professor of psychiatry at Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine. She previously taught and mentored medical trainees at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine. She speaks at national conferences and has published scientific articles on a variety of mental health topics, most notably on the use of evidence-based lifestyle interventions in mental health care.
Young graduated magna cum laude from Georgetown University with a bachelor of science degree in neurobiology and theology. She obtained her doctor of medicine degree with honors in neuroscience and physiology from the NYU Grossman School of Medicine. She continued her training at NYU during her psychiatry residency, when she was among a small group selected to be part of the residency researcher program and studied novel ways to assess and treat mental distress, with a focus on anxiety, trauma, and grief.
During her psychiatry training, Young sought additional training in women’s mental health and cognitive behavioral therapy. She has also studied and completed further training in evidence-based lifestyle interventions in mental health care, including stress management, exercise, and nutrition. She is an active member of theAmerican College of Lifestyle Medicine, through which she helps create resources as well as educate physicians and patients on the intersection of lifestyle medicine and mental health.
Education
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Theology and Neurobiology, Georgetown University
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), NYU Grossman School of Medicine
- Residency in Psychiatry, New York University
Certifications
- Board-Certified in Psychiatry and Neurology
- Board-Certified in Lifestyle Medicine
Awards
- Student Travel Grant, American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders
- Theta Alpha Kappa National Honor Society
Professional Organizations
Research
Publications
Dr. Young's research focuses on the use of lifestyle interventions to improve mental health.
Book & Media Recommendations
Brain Changer: The Good Mental Health Diet
Latest Work
Latest contributions from Allison Young, MD, inADHD,Anxiety Disorders,Autism Spectrum Disorders,Bipolar Disorder,Body Image,Depression,Drugs and Supplements,Eating Disorders,Emotional Health,Grief,Loneliness,Mental Health,Mental Health Services,Multiple Sclerosis,OCD,PTSD,Relationships,Resilience,Schizophrenia,Sexual Wellness,Stress,Trauma
How to Cope With Eco-Anxiety
anxiety disordersHow to Cope With Eco-AnxietyMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | Feb 17, 2026
Are You Simply Obsessive, or Do You Have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?
ocdAre You Simply Obsessive, or Do You Have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?Medically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | Feb 05, 2026
Is Your Relationship With Your Parent So Toxic You Should Cut Ties?
relationshipsIs Your Relationship With Your Parent So Toxic You Should Cut Ties?Medically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | Jan 20, 2026
5 Ways to Say 'I'm Not Drinking Tonight'
stress5 Ways to Say 'I'm Not Drinking Tonight'Medically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | Dec 10, 2025
Suboxone (Buprenorphine and Naloxone Oral/Sublingual)
drugs and supplementsSuboxone (Buprenorphine and Naloxone Oral/Sublingual)Medically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | Nov 16, 2025
7 Best Types of Exercise for Anxiety Disorders
anxiety disorders7 Best Types of Exercise for Anxiety DisordersMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | Sep 17, 2025
How to Cope With 9/11 Anniversary Grief
griefHow to Cope With 9/11 Anniversary GriefMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | Sep 11, 2025
Male Orgasm: Understanding the Male Climax
sexual wellnessMale Orgasm: Understanding the Male ClimaxMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | Jul 25, 2025
Why a Morning Routine Is So Good for You if You Have Depression — and How to Start One
depressionWhy a Morning Routine Is So Good for You if You Have Depression — and How to Start OneMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | Jun 13, 2025
9 Famous People Who Have Autism
autism spectrum disorders9 Famous People Who Have AutismMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | Mar 28, 2025
How to Get Over a Breakup: 7 Things Therapists Want You to Know
relationshipsHow to Get Over a Breakup: 7 Things Therapists Want You to KnowMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | Feb 03, 2025
What Makes Someone an Expert in Mental Health?
mental healthWhat Makes Someone an Expert in Mental Health?Medically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | Feb 03, 2025
5 Signs That Depression Is Taking a Toll on Your Relationship — and What to Do About It
depression5 Signs That Depression Is Taking a Toll on Your Relationship — and What to Do About ItMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | Feb 03, 2025
How to Avoid an Emotional Meltdown, and What to Do When It Happens Anyway
stressHow to Avoid an Emotional Meltdown, and What to Do When It Happens AnywayMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | Jan 24, 2025
How to Deal With the Loss of a Parent: Psychologists’ Tips for Grieving
griefHow to Deal With the Loss of a Parent: Psychologists’ Tips for GrievingMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | Jan 24, 2025
Diagnosed With Schizophrenia — What Should I Do Now?
schizophreniaDiagnosed With Schizophrenia — What Should I Do Now?Medically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | Sep 13, 2024
7 Phrases You May Be Using That Put Other People’s Bodies Down
body image7 Phrases You May Be Using That Put Other People’s Bodies DownMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | Sep 10, 2024
What Are the Best Treatments and Therapies for PTSD?
ptsdWhat Are the Best Treatments and Therapies for PTSD?Medically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | Aug 29, 2024
11 Tips for Better Sleep for Adults With ADHD
adhd11 Tips for Better Sleep for Adults With ADHDMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | Jun 14, 2024
Mood Changes After Giving Birth? Spotting the Signs of Postpartum Bipolar Disorder
bipolar disorderMood Changes After Giving Birth? Spotting the Signs of Postpartum Bipolar DisorderMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | May 29, 2024
The 12 Best Books About Resilience
resilienceThe 12 Best Books About ResilienceMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | May 14, 2024
Common Causes of Stress and How They Impact Your Health
stressCommon Causes of Stress and How They Impact Your HealthMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | May 07, 2024
All About Grief: What Causes It, How to Cope With It, and When to Get Help
griefAll About Grief: What Causes It, How to Cope With It, and When to Get HelpMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | Apr 10, 2024
Do You Relate to Kate Middleton’s Struggle to Keep a Medical Issue Private?
emotional healthDo You Relate to Kate Middleton’s Struggle to Keep a Medical Issue Private?Medically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | Mar 25, 2024
Cognitive Remediation Therapy for Schizophrenia: How It Works, What It Helps, and More
schizophreniaCognitive Remediation Therapy for Schizophrenia: How It Works, What It Helps, and MoreMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | Mar 19, 2024
Mental Health Resources for Black Americans
emotional healthMental Health Resources for Black AmericansMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | Mar 16, 2024
Could Embracing Body Neutrality Improve Your Sex Life?
sexual wellnessCould Embracing Body Neutrality Improve Your Sex Life?Medically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | Mar 14, 2024
What Does the Science Say About How Loneliness Affects Our Health?
lonelinessWhat Does the Science Say About How Loneliness Affects Our Health?Medically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | Mar 14, 2024
All About Bullying: Definition, Health Effects, and How to Stop It
traumaAll About Bullying: Definition, Health Effects, and How to Stop ItMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | Mar 07, 2024
Somatic Therapy: What Is It and How Does It Work?
mental health servicesSomatic Therapy: What Is It and How Does It Work?Medically Reviewed by Marni Amsellem, PhD, Allison Young, MD | Mar 04, 2024
Women and Orgasm: Facts About the Female Climax
sexual wellnessWomen and Orgasm: Facts About the Female ClimaxMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | Feb 27, 2024
Project HEAL: ‘Why We Don’t Believe in Weight Loss’
eating disordersProject HEAL: ‘Why We Don’t Believe in Weight Loss’Medically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | Feb 26, 2024
5 Ways Anger Affects Your Health
emotional health5 Ways Anger Affects Your HealthMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | Feb 13, 2024
Q&A: ‘Why Sharing My Story Helped Me Recover,’ According to One Man With Orthorexia
eating disordersQ&A: ‘Why Sharing My Story Helped Me Recover,’ According to One Man With OrthorexiaMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | Feb 12, 2024
Scanxiety: 5 Tips for Coping When You’re Waiting for a Diagnosis
resilienceScanxiety: 5 Tips for Coping When You’re Waiting for a DiagnosisMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | Feb 12, 2024
Work-Life Balance: 7 Tips for Getting Better at It
stressWork-Life Balance: 7 Tips for Getting Better at ItMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | Jan 26, 2024
‘How I Learned to Accept My 69-Year-Old Body’
body image‘How I Learned to Accept My 69-Year-Old Body’Medically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | Jan 26, 2024
How Avis Cardella Overcame Shopping Addiction by Dealing With Her Grief
griefHow Avis Cardella Overcame Shopping Addiction by Dealing With Her GriefMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | Jan 26, 2024
All About Anger: Definition, Health Effects, and How to Better Manage This Common Emotion
emotional healthAll About Anger: Definition, Health Effects, and How to Better Manage This Common EmotionMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | Jan 18, 2024
When MS Enters Relationships: The Care Partner Perspective
multiple sclerosisWhen MS Enters Relationships: The Care Partner PerspectiveMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | Jan 18, 2024
Unmet Needs: An Unfortunate Side Effect of MS on Care Partners
multiple sclerosisUnmet Needs: An Unfortunate Side Effect of MS on Care PartnersMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | Jan 18, 2024
5 Body-Positive Instagram Accounts to Follow
emotional health5 Body-Positive Instagram Accounts to FollowMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | Jan 17, 2024
The Adderall Shortage: Why It’s Still Happening and What to Do if You Can’t Get Your Meds
adhdThe Adderall Shortage: Why It’s Still Happening and What to Do if You Can’t Get Your MedsMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | Jan 17, 2024
All About Claustrophobia: Definition, Health Effects, and How to Cope With It
anxiety disordersAll About Claustrophobia: Definition, Health Effects, and How to Cope With ItMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | Jan 12, 2024
5 Signs Emotional Eating Is a Problem — and What to Do About It
stress5 Signs Emotional Eating Is a Problem — and What to Do About ItMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | Jan 02, 2024
7 Toxic Phrases That Have No Place at the Gym
body image7 Toxic Phrases That Have No Place at the GymMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | Dec 29, 2023
How to Help Your Child Overcome an Inferiority Complex
emotional healthHow to Help Your Child Overcome an Inferiority ComplexMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | Dec 22, 2023
How to Recover From Trauma: Treatments and When to Seek Help
traumaHow to Recover From Trauma: Treatments and When to Seek HelpMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | Dec 18, 2023
Yes, Emotional Trauma Can Affect the Brain
traumaYes, Emotional Trauma Can Affect the BrainMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | Dec 18, 2023
Are You Recovering From Trauma, or Do You Have PTSD?
traumaAre You Recovering From Trauma, or Do You Have PTSD?Medically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | Dec 15, 2023