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Mapping Our Impact: Training the Mental Health Workforce Where It's Needed Most
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (424+ words) Written by: Tanner Telford IMPACT: Training psychiatrists in communities with the greatest need is expanding access to care today. Today, our nation has barely a quarter of the psychiatrists it needs to meet patient demand. This shortfall is staggering, and…...
Electroconvulsive Therapy for Depression: A Treatment Option to Support Mental Health
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (746+ words) When you think of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), it may bring to mind exaggerated portrayals in movies like An Angel at My Table and Don't Worry Darling. Such depictions make the procedure seem painful and risky. In reality, research indicates that…...
Bipolar Symptoms in Teens: Early Signs and Diagnosis
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (617+ words) Teenagers often experience emotional ups and downs, but sometimes behavior becomes so intense or unpredictable that parents" wonders: Is this normal teen moodiness or something more serious'like bipolar disorder? Mood changes are common in adolescents as teens learn how to…...
Many Who Die by Suicide Aren't Depressed, Genetic Research Suggests
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (533+ words) Among friends and family of those who die by suicide, a common refrain is: I didn't know. While some people who die by suicide have prior attempts, about half of people who die by suicide have no documented suicidal thoughts…...
Processing Trauma: How to Cope and Steps Toward Healing
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (722+ words) Trauma can look different for everyone. It can arise after being in an accident, losing a loved one, experiencing natural disasters, witnessing something traumatic happen to someone else, and many other situations. Traumatic events can have both physical and emotional…...