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Major depressive disorder (MDD) afflicts more than 250 million people worldwide and is the most common source of disability for Americans. In addition to counseling and talk therapy, there is a veritable alphabet soup of medications, from amitriptyline to venlafaxine, currently prescribed to treat MDD. Each class of antidepressant acts on an individual or combination …
Keeping stress levels low is a key component to coping with bipolar disorder. Too many people with bipolar disorder will turn to unhealthy forms of self-medication with over half experiencing addiction in their lifetime. Stress can exacerbate the mood swings experienced by people suffering from this mental illness, meaning stress-reducing activities can be a very …
Here are some tips for people who don’t know what depression feels like & some insight as to what they can do (or not do) to help their loved ones who are dealing with it. It’s Not About You Probably the most frustrating thing about dealing with depression (other than dealing with depression) is having …
Dr. Chat is a monthly segment in which Segal Trials discusses various health topics within the community to provide support, insight, and education. The topic for October’s Dr. Chat is ‘Coping with Tragedy.’ In this interview, Dr. Rishi Kakar M.D. discusses common emotions and reactions people may experience after a tragedy and how to deal …
Roughly one in five American adults suffer from mental illnesses. Athletes might be more at risk. Here, eight of them tell their authentic stories. Imani Boyette The first time Imani Boyette tried to kill herself she was 10. “The worst pain in the world is waking up and knowing you can’t even kill yourself, that …
Feeling overwhelmed, powerless or angry as you watch news of another mass shooting, this one in Las Vegas? Those feelings are normal, even for people who don’t have ties to Nevada or anyone there, according to counselors. There are tools that can help in handling those emotional reactions. NBC10 Philadelphia’s Tracy Davidson spoke to a …
When a tragedy like the massacre in Las Vegas happens, it can be difficult to know what to say to your children. They may hear or see images about what happened and have questions for you. Author Julia Cook is a national award winning children’s author, counselor and parenting expert. In addition to writing, she …
Knowledge is power, especially when it comes to your physical and mental health. Here are eight health conditions black women should be especially aware of, plus how to best prevent them. Heart Disease, stroke, and diabetes These conditions often occur together or exacerbate each other, and they’re striking black women hard. Around 7.6 percent of …
Dr. Chat is a new monthly segment in which Segal Trials discusses various health topics within the community to provide support, insight, and education. The topic for August’s Dr. Chat is PTSD. In this interview, Dr. Olga Lapeyra M.D., CCRP discusses the causes, effects, symptoms, and resources available for those with PTSD. About Dr. Olga …
Insomnia can be caused by psychiatric and medical conditions, unhealthy sleep habits, specific substances, and/or certain biological factors. Recently, researchers have begun to think about insomnia as a problem of your brain being unable to stop being awake (your brain has a sleep cycle and a wake cycle—when one is turned on the other is turned …
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