But they are also linked with impulsivity and impaired judgment in the Manic phase that has resulted in relationship problems, legal issues, chemical dependence, harm to self ( unintended), and…
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#mentalhealth “Mental health” has gained media attention in the past year, amplified by the effects of the Covid 19 pandemic and events at the biggest stage of Athletics – Olympics.…
#depressionawareness Psychiatry has the science, but we struggle with our art…of messaging We continue to confuse the lay world about “Depression.” Are we referring to : 🔹Depression …the normal sadness?🔹Depression…
We have this “moment” year after year. Yet when all is tabulated, Suicide rates in the US and elswhere face the wrong direction. ➡ 2nd Leading cause of death in…
There are millions of Simone Biles. They are our children, our loved ones, coworkers, and more. We would show compassion if we knew they hurt. 🔴Our children: We get medical…
Advocate for yourself: Know the facts Knowing these facts may save you or your loved one’s quality of life and life itself. There are many still being treated sporadically for…
😲 #depressionawareness #suicideprevention #hope #endstigma We mark it every year. Yet suicide rate continues to rise☝🏽 We know the usual culprits: stressful events … But let’s focus on us, the…
Jemima Kankam, MD, DLFAPA Medical Director, Global Goodwill Ambassador(GGA -USA) | Distinguished Life Fellow, American Psychiatric Association ❤ Mothers and Daughters ❤ #mothersday #hope #mentalhealth Everytime I look at the…
I hope this lady’s story touches you! Bipolar disorder is caused by a breakdown in the usual emotional processes I described in my post yesterday(abnormal joy and anger) It can…