New Hope for Depression Treatment + What Fueled the Horrific Shooting - The Doctor Weighs In

New Hope for Depression Treatment + What Fueled the Horrific Shooting - The Doctor Weighs In

How Ketamine Infusion Will Transform the Way Depression is Treated

The newest method to treat depression is an anesthetic medication, ketamine. Read more ?


Can Deep Brain Stimulation Make You More Honest?

Advances allow for precise manipulation of areas of the brain that control functions that determine whether we are honest or not. Read more ?


Violence, Not Politics, Fueled the Horrific Baseball Shooting

Many mass shooters have a history of violence. This, not politics, likely fueled the horrific event in Virginia. Read more ?


Rising Cost of Drugs Threatens the Health of Millions

These high-cost meds could leave many patients left out in the cold. Read more ?


Can Patient Safety Be Protected After a Cyber Attack?

Would physicians and hospital staff know how to respond to protect patient safety if all computer access suddenly vanished? Read more ?



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  2. “Super-users” with complex medical needs make up a small fraction of U.S. patients, but they account for half of the nation’s overall healthcare spending.
  3. A campaign promise to scale back South Korea’s reliance on coal and nuclear power helped Moon Jae-in win the nation’s 10 May presidential election.
  4. Decades of research now point to emotional intelligence as being the critical factor that sets star performers apart. The connection is so strong that 90 percent of top performers have high emotional intelligence.
  5. Hormonal changes that occur with menstruation have no impact on cognitive function - a finding that is likely to be welcome news for women of reproductive age.


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Derek J. (D.J.) Albertson

Water Utility Adminstrator / Superintendent

7 年

Hope the future brings more acceptance and clear help for those suffering with mental illness.

Smitha Suresh

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.

Dr. Damith Wickramarathna

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.

Donna C Allen, RN

Registered Nurse/Legal Nurse Consultant

7 年

Fascinating. Thank you!

Shane J Kenny

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............

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