It took 30 minutes for her heart rate to calm down enough so she could breathe. All included studies had taken into account potential confounding factors, such as age, gender, marital status, education, income, occupation, physical activity, smoking, alcohol, and body mass index BMI. Conclusions Dietary interventions hold promise as a novel intervention for reducing… Read More »
In a systematic review, those who underwent CBT while they tapered off antidepressants were more likely to successfully stop taking the medication than those who tried tapering alone. Working with an experienced anxiety disorder therapist is the most effective way to overcome problematic anxiety. The information in these chapters should provide many of the answers… Read More »
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) now recommends screening for perinatal depression and anxiety, stating that “clinicians screen patients at least once during the perinatal period for depression and anxiety symptoms using a standard, validated tool.” Approximately 40 states have instituted guidelines and recommendations regarding screening for perinatal depression; however, we are… Read More »
August 15, 5 translation missing: en. The digital age, particularly the advent of the internet, has revolutionized our very way of life. It has made access to news and politics instantaneous. It has also allowed us to socialize and entertain ourselves in numerous ways and at all times. Many would claim we are better off… Read More »
In the Boston area, the number of people hospitalized for COVID-19 is steadily decreasing. This is obviously happy news and a long-awaited reason to celebrate; however, we continue to be concerned about the mental health of our patients, especially those who are pregnant. Even in the best of times, women who are pregnant or have… Read More »
In this post-COVID world, there are two problems that are running rampant. And, if we’re being quite frank, most of us are suffering from both of them. Anxiety and procrastination are major issues in our socially distanced society. And the two are closely related. During these times, we’re anxious about health, the economy, and life… Read More »