New Hope for Depression Treatment + What Fueled the Horrific Shooting - The Doctor Weighs In
Patricia Salber, MD, MBA
Founder, CEO, Editor-in-Chief of The Doctor Weighs In, Inc., a leading online health & wellness information platform | LinkedIn Top Voices in Healthcare 2017 & 2018 | Thought leader, influencer, senior advisor, executive
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Water Utility Adminstrator / Superintendent
7 年Hope the future brings more acceptance and clear help for those suffering with mental illness.
Empowering working professionals by facilitating access to transformative online Master's and Doctorate programs in collaboration with top institutions, as Admissions & Outreach Manager at SNATIKA.
7 年Apart from any medication to treat depression, the treatment lies within the family itself. The patient should have the feeling of being loved and secure. Once this is taken care of, there is no need of any medication. Mental illness is rather devastating than any physical ailment and should be handled with utmost care.
Ayurvedic Physician | BAMS (University of Colombo ) | Counselor of mental health and panchakarma | Public speaker | Ayurveda Lifestyle Coach | Available for virtual Consultations
7 年Growing up epidemic disease of NCD in future.
Registered Nurse/Legal Nurse Consultant
7 年Fascinating. Thank you!
Co-Creative Systemic Executive Coach and Facilitator. Helping people and organisations to work towards a culture of psychological safety. ICF accredited.
7 年Nice one Rob Well put............