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Congrats to the 2024 MPS Poster Competition Winners!

The Maryland Psychiatric Society

UMMS) Mindfulness Practices for Medical Students and the Impact of Accountability on Well-Being First Place: Michael Bray, M.D., M.Sc (JH) Deep Brain Stimulation of the Substantia Nigra Pars Reticulata for Ultra-Treatment Resistant Schizophrenia Finalist: Maria Gianelle, M.D.

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A Therapist Navigating Antidepressant Withdrawal: Nelson Lee on the Power of the Present Moment

Mad in America

In 2024, he attempted to get off antidepressants that he’d been on for 15 years. Lee: A lot of it, in the beginning, was basic mindfulness. Practices like meditating 10 minutes a day were game-changing. This led to significant long-term medication withdrawal that Nelson is still navigating at the time of this interview.

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The Relationship Between Alcohol and Depression

Clear Behavioral Health

Holistic therapy, including mindfulness practices , yoga, meditation, breathwork, sound baths, and more, helps heal and reinforce your mind-body connection. link] on February 19, 2024 Torres, F. link] on February 19, 2024 National Institute of Mental Health. link] on February 19, 2024 OConnor, E. Depression.