By Emily Joshu Health reporter for Dailymail.Com 22:12 October 19, 2023, updated 22:24 October 19, 2023 Talking too much can be a sign of conditions like ADHD, bipolar, and anxiety Many people who talk too much don’t know what they are doing or why they are doing it READ MORE: Half the population could have … Read more
There’s a lot to enjoy about winter’s approach for those who live in a place with season-changing holidays! Cozy sweater! snow! For many, it is also a palpable fear. That’s often because reduced light and day length can negatively affect a person’s mood, leading to seasonal affective disorder (SAD) each year in about 5% of … Read more
New research may complicate our understanding of ketamine as a potential treatment for depression. Research shows that people with depression who were given saline or ketamine before anesthesia for surgery had similar improvements in their symptoms afterward. The findings suggest that at least some of the therapeutic benefits seen with ketamine may be due to … Read more
CHICAGO The Chicago Department of Public Health is facing hundreds of vacancies and lost funding due to COVID-19, but the mayor’s proposed 2024 budget is setting the stage to expand services mental health department. The agency has 493 vacancies across all departments, representing about 42% of the agency’s positions, acting Commissioner Fikirte Wagaw told workers … Read more
Kaiser Permanentes $200 millionA settlement with the State of California for continued failures to provide patients with adequate and timely mental health care is a long way off. Your own shortcomings? Kaiser employees say they were hiding in plain sight. Years of banging your head against the wall have finally paid off, says Ilana Marcucci-Morris, … Read more
Dr. Venera R. Miller (Image Credit: CIPM LLC) HUNTINGTOWN, Md. – Dr. Venera R. Miller, MD, FAPA, FASAM, is a Dual Board Certified Physician specializing in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. Dr. Miller is affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington DC and is a Johns Hopkins Medicine Fellow. Dr. Miller is licensed in Maryland, Virginia … Read more
You’re just worried, right? Or are you experiencing real anxiety? What should you do. All were nervous and trembling. Feelings of sadness and fear are normal reactions today. Tragedies, national and personal, can affect us in different ways. Some people may be worried about the rise in anti-Semitism and afraid to go to places like … Read more
New electromyographic research has found that individuals with more pronounced dark personality traits, primarily psychopathy and sadism, tend to have a mild startle response. In other words, these individuals are less easily startled. The study was published on Scientific reports. The startle response is a natural and involuntary physiological response to a sudden and unexpected … Read more
Dear Mayo Clinic: I have always been a high achiever, both personally and professionally. But I struggled with a whirlwind of worries and thoughts, constantly doubting myself and striving for perfection. I’ve heard the term high-functioning anxiety and I feel like that’s what I’m experiencing. How can I navigate and deal with this? REPLY: It’s … Read more
If you’re feeling bored at work, you’re not alone but that doesn’t mean you’re stuck. This is the way to escape. Depression is a common and often hidden challenge that affects millions of people worldwide. Depression in the workplace can be especially dangerous, affecting not only an individual’s mental health but also their productivity, relationships … Read more