News Related to Mental Health / Substance Abuse

Dear Therapist: My Granddaughter Has Autism and Her Cousins Exclude Her

Posted: 10/8/2018

I have 10 grandchildren who live in the same city as me—all are under the age of 10, and they are together a lot. One of our granddaughters, a 7-year-old I’ll call Poppy, has a pretty high-functioning form of autism.

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Panel: Doctors Should Focus On Preventing Depression In Pregnant Women, New Moms

Posted: 8/28/2018

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has released new draft recommendations saying that physicians should screen pregnant women and new moms to identify those who are at risk of becoming depressed, so they can be treated before they show symptoms and a diagnosis of depression can be averted.

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Substance abuse is a complex problem for Asheville’s restaurant industry

Posted: 8/22/2018

The analogy of the pirate ship is all too common when talking about the restaurant industry. Just in interviews for this article, four of the sources we spoke with used it as a reference. For instance, it’s often mentioned in terms of the hiring practices: Anyone who is able-bodied, available and willing to do the work can typically get a job.

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For Many with Severe Mental Illness, Spirituality Plays Role in Well-Being

Posted: 7/31/2018

A majority of young adults with severe mental illness, such as major depression, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, consider religion and spirituality relevant to their mental health, according to a new study published in the journal Spirituality in Clinical Practice.

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Depression: The Growing American Mental Health Storm

Posted: 7/31/2018

Recent reports show depression is one of the greatest mental health challenges facing Americans today. Here’s how it may affect you or someone you love.

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Study Ties Autism to Maternal High Blood Pressure, Diabetes

Posted: 7/20/2018

One of the new studies confirms these risks and extends the link to type 1, or juvenile, diabetes, the most severe form of the condition. Children born to women with this form have about twice the risk

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How meditation helps with depression

Posted: 7/19/2018

Depression continues to be a major health issue for older adults. It affects about 20% of adults ages 65 and older, and regular depression can lead to higher risks for heart disease and death from illnesses. It also affects people's daily lives by making them more socially isolated and affecting cognitive function, especially memory.

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Smithtown Drug Rehab Clinic Beats The Odds

Posted: 7/18/2018

Despite his office being in Suffolk County, which has the highest fatal opiate overdose rate in New York State, Dr. Simon Zysman and his outpatient clinic has achieved a high rate of success treating

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6 Things You Can Say to Help Someone Living With Depression

Posted: 6/27/2018

If someone you love has depression, it’s normal to feel at a loss, helpless, or worried about saying the wrong thing. If you’re reading this, though, you’re already doing something right. Looking for answers and learning about depression is an act of care and love in itself.

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