November 27, 2015 Our mental health system is shattered, on its knees and a profound national embarrassment What to prevent the next mass shooting? Rebuild America's mental health care system.
November 27, 2015 An open letter to Robin Williams on World Suicide Prevention Day Millions suffer with major depression, and many thousands must be contemplating suicide around the world today but there is hope.
November 27, 2015 How ketamine is revolutionizing the way we treat depression I have practiced psychiatry for more than twenty years, so I know the power of psychotherapy and the power of medications to defeat depression and anxiety.Â
November 27, 2015 Why Robin Williams? Depression preying on creative minds As the world mourns the loss of actor Robin Williams, many are left wondering: Why does it seem that depression strikes actors and authors and artists so frequently? Is it simply that their cases of depression are publicized, or are they at special risk?
November 27, 2015 How psychiatry killed Austin 'Gus' Deeds The stabbing of Virginia State Senator Creigh Deeds, followed by the alleged suicide of his presumed assailant, and son, Austin "Gus" Â Deeds are tragic events that could have been easily prevented. Â
November 27, 2015 Antidepressants Can Make You Worse, Too A new study from Yale University raises additional concerns about the use of antidepressants
November 27, 2015 ADHD impact on families predicts whether kids get needed services Many elementary school children with ADHD don't get services like medication and behavior therapy that might improve their condition, according to an Australian study.
November 20, 2015 Light therapy may ease depression, not just winter blues Light therapy, long used to help improve mood in people who get the blues when days are darker and shorter, can also treat non-seasonal depression, a small Canadian study suggests.
November 20, 2015 Depression linked to erectile dysfunction in sleep apnea patients Depression and low quality of life may contribute to erectile dysfunction in men with sleep apnea, a Korean study suggests.
November 17, 2015 NYC sets goal of screening all new mothers for depression New York City health officials are setting a goal of screening every pregnant woman and new mother for maternal depression.