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New Peripartum Depression Study Shows Gap Between Screening and Outcomes

Relias

On Maternal Health Awareness Day , I would like to bring awareness to the publication of our peer-reviewed article in the Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine , “ Improving maternal mental health: Assessing the extent of screening and training about peripartum depression.” What is peripartum depression?

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Positive Autobiographical Memories in the Context of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Society of Clinical Psychology

Trauma exposure takes a toll on societies and individuals, leading to the development of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for a sizable minority of individuals (Magruder et al., depression; Jacobson et al., Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed.). 2015; Kilpatrick et al., 2001; Rytwinski et al.,

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It May Be Trauma If You Experienced….

Gary Direnfeld

A history of any of these experiences can lead to difficulties with depression and/or anxiety as well as other mental/emotional disorders. He consults to mental health professionals as well as to mediators and collaborative law professionals about good practice as well as building their practice.

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The Impact of Childhood Abuse on Adult Health…

Gary Direnfeld

Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease and is often seen as an autoimmune disorder. Negative outcomes often include mental health issues such as depression, anxiety and even personality disorders. Then there are physical disorders and ailments of which Crohn’s is one. Experiences).

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What is Mild Intellectual Disability (MID)

Gary Direnfeld

It first appears in the 2013 edition of the Diagnostic and Statistics Manual of Mental Disorders, 5 th Edition (DSM-5). The DSM is a compilation and classification of mental disorders as determined by a committee of psychiatrists under the American Psychiatric Association. They will just in a sense, live it.

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Vitamin D And Anxiety: Does Vitamin D Deficiency Cause Anxiety?

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Anxiety disorders are becoming prevalent. Recent findings [2] already associate low vitamin D and anxiety and depressive disorders. This article explores the connection between anxiety disorders and vitamin D. Photo: Shutterstock Different research [4] links low levels of vitamin D with anxiety and depressive disorders.

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High Functioning Anxiety: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment 2023

Blurt It Out

Consulting a healthcare professional, such as a psychologist or psychiatrist, can provide the necessary guidance and support to manage your anxiety effectively. A link between anxiety and depression is often found, as those who struggle with excessive anxiety may also experience depressive symptoms and vice versa.

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