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What Is High-Functioning Depression and Are You Missing the Signs?

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

This blog explores the signs of high-functioning depression , how it differs from other mood disorders like dysthymia (also known as persistent depressive disorder ), and how to recognize and treat it before it worsens. Seek Professional Help Consult a therapist or mental health provider for evaluation.

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Postpartum Depression with Comorbid Anxiety: Optimizing Treatment

MGH Center for Women's Mental Health

While some degree of worry is normal for new parents, postpartum anxiety is characterized by persistent, excessive worry, intrusive thoughts, and physical symptoms such as restlessness, sleep disturbance that interfere with daily functioning and maternal well-being. for combination therapy). for paroxetine alone and 78.9%

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What Should You Look for in a Treatment Center for Anxiety Disorders?

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

Anxiety can be overwhelming, persistent, and interfere with nearly every aspect of life, from sleep and work to relationships and physical health. In this guide, we’ll explore what to look for in the best anxiety treatment centers , from types of therapies offered to accreditations and treatment modalities. </p>

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Symptoms and Surface Psychology

Mad in America

Nevertheless, psychiatrists approach the mental in a similar way doctors approach the physical (remember, psychiatrists are ultimately medical doctors, and must go through the same core training). Psychopathology has no signs, only symptoms. It is a medical problem, just like heart disease or diabetes.

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Why Does Bipolar Disorder Cause Anger Outbursts and How Can You Manage Them?

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

Unresolved trauma or stress : Like with many mental health conditions, co-occurring trauma or chronic stress can exacerbate mood instability and emotional reactivity. Triggers : Environmental stressors, sleep disturbances, substance use, or even relationship dynamics can trigger irritability and anger. It can appear during both.

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Silent Struggles: Gendered Pressures on Male Lawyers Contribute to Depression

Lawyers with Depression

This guest blog is written by Shebna N. Osanmoh, PMHNP-BC , a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner affiliated with Savant Care , Los Altos, CA, a mental health clinic. Depression in the Legal Profession: A Gender Breakdown Mental health struggles are common daily among legal professionals.

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Integrating Redemption in Psychiatry, Part 3: A Nod to the Late Brian Wilson

Psychiatric Times

2 In his September 1, 2018, blog titled “Achillean Romance With Fangs,” D.N. Steven Moffic, MD Series | Psychiatric Views on the Daily News Key Takeaways Redemption in psychiatry involves acknowledging failures and striving for improvement, extending beyond religious contexts. Bryn described “Writing Redemption Arcs.”