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Staff Engagement Improves Patient Wellbeing in Psychiatric Settings
Inpatient psychiatric units are often the first point of stabilization for individuals in crisis, many of whom are experiencing acute anxietFy or depression. Standard treatment models include group therapy, individual sessions with psychiatrists and therapists, medication management,...
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Caring for Caregivers: Why They Need to Protect Their Own Mental Health
Caregiving can be one of life’s most meaningful yet demanding responsibilities. Whether you’re a parent managing a child’s physical or behavioral challenges, an adult caring for an aging parent, or supporting a loved one through illness or disability, the weight of these responsibilities can...
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Collaborative Care Improves Outcomes in Depression and Anxiety
Depression and anxiety are among the most prevalent and disabling mental health conditions in the United States. Millions of people face these challenges every year, often with symptoms that interfere with their daily lives. Yet despite the increasing demand for mental health care, many individuals...
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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Is Transforming Depression and Anxiety Care
Depression affects an estimated 280 million people worldwide. Anxiety disorders impact more than 300 million. These conditions are not just occasional moods. Many live with symptoms such as, and not limited to, persistent sadness, fatigue, loss of interest, and excessive worry that can interfere...
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Building Resilience: Early Intervention and Prevention Strategies for Youth at Risk of Anxiety, Depression, and Substance Use
A small seed of concern may take root in the mind of a teenager, planted by social pressures, school demands, or deeper struggles. At first, it may seem manageable. But without support and guidance, that seed can grow unchecked branching into anxiety, deepening into depression, or reaching toward...
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The Connection Between Tobacco, Depression, and Anxiety
Despite decades of public health efforts, tobacco use remains a persistent public health issue, especially for individuals experiencing depression and anxiety. These two common mental health conditions are closely linked to tobacco use, both in terms of higher smoking prevalence and the emotional...
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Debating SSRIs While Millions with Mental Health Conditions Go Untreated
The FDA recently convened an expert panel which debated whether there should be stronger warnings about potential adverse effects of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) use during pregnancy. This comes after much previous debate around the current antidepressant black box warning related...
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Maternal Mental Health: Reducing the Stigma Through AI
Maternal depression affects approximately 1 in 5 women in the United States. For many, their struggles go undetected and untreated. It's critical that we acknowledge both the prevalence of this condition and the innovative solutions emerging to address it. The lack of diagnosis of postpartum...
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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a Safe, Drug-Free Option for Postpartum Depression Relief
Postpartum depression (PPD) affects one in seven women, yet too many mothers suffer in silence. Stigma, fear of medication side effects, or simply not knowing about effective alternatives often keep them from getting the help they need. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to choose...
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Supporting Maternal Mental Health in the Workplace: Policies, Practices, and Culture Change
As more women navigate pregnancy and early motherhood while continuing their careers, organizations must recognize that mental health support during the perinatal period is critical to employee wellness, engagement, and retention. Untreated perinatal mental health conditions, including depression,...
