Bullying, Abuse, and the Brain
And here it is again. Bullying changes the brain and makes a teen more vulnerable…
Stress and Memory
Stress can be good if in reasonable amounts. However, excessive and chronic amounts of stress…
AI for Mental Health
Science can help! https://www.popsci.com/artificial-intelligence-mental-health
How Facebook may Detect Depression
Doctor Facebook may be able to detect depression
Childhood Mental Conditions: Red Flags
Pretty good article on the myths and warning signs for childhood/adolescent mental health problems. https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/allthemoms/2018/10/15/common-myths-adolescent-mental-health/1280284002/
New Study: Religiosity Reduces Risk for Suicide of Young People
Best article I’ve read in months! A take-away to those who are working to strengthen…
Addiction. It Kills but Research says there are Ways to Stop It
It has been a busy and eventful summer and hence the lack of posts. I’ll…
Depression, Heart Disease, Exercise
Depression and heart disease are known to be linked. Exercise helps reduce the risk, even…
Discontinuing Psychotropic Meds
Discontinuing psychotropic medications including antidepressants, anti-psychotics, and mood stabilizers is serious business. Here are a…
Medication Side Effect of Depression
I don’t usually post things from NPR. However, in my line of work I have…