12 Dec Where can I learn more about depression?
You can learn more about depression from reputable sources such as free brochures and shareable resources, Federal resources, Research and statistics, Multimedia and ...
11 Oct The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) for depression
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) is a comprehensive guide used by mental health professionals to diagnose and classify mental disorders, including depression. This manual provides an in-depth understanding of the symptoms, criteria, and diagnostic process for depression, enabling healthcare providers to accurately identify and assess individuals experiencing depressive symptoms. It offers valuable insights into the various subtypes of depression, associated features, and differential diagnoses. Additionally, the...
22 Aug Use of Psychedelics for treatment of Psychiatric disorders
Psychedelics are known as illicit substances used as recreational drugs. Nevertheless, there have been new studies examining their efficacy for management of major depressive disorder, treatment resistant depression (TRD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance abuse/addiction. Currently, the main psychedelics that have been investigated include 3,4 Methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (MDMA), Psilocybin, Ketamine, Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD)....
23 Jun Youth mental health: A rising public health challenge
From birth to young adulthood, society places a premium on nurturing development to promote health, wellbeing and productivity. While this has produced gains in terms of physical health outcomes (e.g. lower child mortality rates), the mental health and wellbeing of young people, now the number 1 health threat to their lives and futures, has been largely neglected....
06 Jun Working From Home, Is It Healthy?
The past few years has been an interesting journey for humanity. The restrictions and rapid adaptation to new rules, regulations, and routines gave us a taste of life which most of us had never experienced before. One of the challenges or opportunities that this situation created, was working from home....