Lyme disease increases risk of mental disorders, suicidality
Photo Cred: Erik Karits/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Researchers from Columbia University and the Copenhagen Research Centre for Mental Health found that patients hospitalized with Lyme disease had a 28 percent...
Read MoreDepression and anxiety symptoms doubled in youth amid pandemic
Photo Cred: Gaelle Marcel/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury Depression and anxiety symptoms have doubled in children and adolescents due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic according to a new study by...
Read MoreStudy shows “reappraisal” strategies helps build emotional resilience during COVID-19
Photo Cred: Alex Green/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic increased negative emotions across the world. People reported poor mental health and behavior problems including sleeping less, consuming...
Read MoreIntegrative approach to managing bipolar disorder
Photo Cred: Tatiana/Pexels By Carolina Brooks, BA, IFMCP In my clinic, I have seen several patients who have been diagnosed with unipolar depression and prescribed a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor...
Read MoreSeven tips for adopting a practitioner self-care practice
Photo Cred: Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury It is now more than ever crucial for healthcare providers to adopt a self-care practice. In integrative medicine, practitioners frequently prescribe self-care to their...
Read MorePandemic stress linked to poor sleep, study finds
Photo Cred: Bruce Mars/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury Stress, anxiety, and depression during the first few weeks of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic were associated with less and lower quality sleep,...
Read MoreOlfactory virtual realities show promise for mental health, integrative care
Photo Cred: OVR Technology By Katherine Shagoury Findings from a study on the feasibility of addressing anxiety, pain, and stress with Olfactory Virtual Reality (OVR), a new form of virtual...
Read MoreVitamin B6 deficiency could lead to cognitive impairments, study finds
Photo Cred: Misael Moreno/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury Vitamin B6 deficiency enhances the noradrenergic system, leading to behavioral deficits, according to a new study published in the journal Translational Psychiatry. Schizophrenia...
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