Dr. Jeremy Veenstra-VanderWeele says we should be vigilant and consider whether depression could explain changes in behavior, appetite, or energy level.
Every September, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) sponsors Recovery Month to increase awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders.
Dr. Yuval Neria was on the front lines as a member of the Israeli military the day the Yom Kippur War broke out in October 1973 on the holiest day of the year on the Jewish calendar.
”These high drug costs prevent many Americans from accessing vital treatments -- meaning they are at risk of getting sicker or dying,” writes Dr. Robert Klitzman.
“The college years represent a distinct period in which there is a critical need to improve early identification and treatment for debilitating mental disorders,” wrote Dr. Randy P. Auerbach.
A review of Dr. Eric Kandel's engaging new overview of contemporary thinking on the intersection of mental health and neuroscience, "The Disordered Mind: What Unusual Brains Tell Us About Ourselves."