“Psychotherapeutic Interventions for Depression: Which Work Best?” AND More on Best 5 Monday Reads

Hello and welcome to another edition of Best 5 Reads. Lets begin! 1) Psychotherapeutic Interventions for Depression: Which Work Best? In considering how best to disseminate the many psychotherapeutic techniques to practicing clinicians, the author reviews findings and changes to guidelines on depression treatments. 2) Massachusetts, Other States Ratchet Up Legal Action Against Opioid Manufacturers … More “Psychotherapeutic Interventions for Depression: Which Work Best?” AND More on Best 5 Monday Reads

“Toronto Shooting Rekindles Familiar Debate: Terrorist? Mentally Ill? Both?” AND More on Best 5 Thursday Reads

Hello and welcome to another edition of Best 5 Reads. Lets begin! 1) Toronto Shooting Rekindles Familiar Debate: Terrorist? Mentally Ill? Both? Religious fanaticism or mental disorder? After the Islamic State claimed the gunman who shot 15 in Toronto as one of its one, the debate was rekindled. 2) Access to Care Remains Problematic for … More “Toronto Shooting Rekindles Familiar Debate: Terrorist? Mentally Ill? Both?” AND More on Best 5 Thursday Reads

Let’s discuss social influences which play role in the development of depression or PTSD in patients with a history of trauma

We must be clear that genetics is not necessarily destiny. That genetics can be overcome, and gene expression can be modulated – Dr. Charles Nemeroff So I was just listening to a podcast “Psyched!” with an episode titled “Abuse, Attachment, and Resilience: Genes and the Environment” hosted by Dr. David Carreon and Dr. Jessica Gold. … More Let’s discuss social influences which play role in the development of depression or PTSD in patients with a history of trauma

The effects of depression on the body beyond suicide: Keypoints from Podcast “Psyched!”

So I was just listening to a podcast “Psyched!” with an episode titled “Depression: A killing disease” hosted by Dr. David Carreon and Dr. Jessica Gold. The guest of the episode was Dr. Charles Nemeroff, a renowned psychiatrist who is currently working as the Director of University of Miami Center on Aging and Chairman of … More The effects of depression on the body beyond suicide: Keypoints from Podcast “Psyched!”

Best 5 Sunday Reads

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of coffee, grab a seat and get ready for our weekend read! 1) Temperamentally blessed Just one in five people will be lucky enough to avoid mental health problems throughout their life. How do they do it? 2) Vitamin D Supplementation May Help Ease Depression Vitamin D supplementation … More Best 5 Sunday Reads