Managing depression and learning how to ‘feel good’
After my surgery rotation, I was in a very bad place. I felt like two months of grueling work hours and relentless studying were wiped
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Depression
Turning anxiety into empathy
Medical school was the first time in my life that I suffered from debilitating anxiety. I was overwhelmed by the volume of information I was
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My mental illness and my research
I know what is going on in my brain. I have a Ph.D. in neuroscience. I still cannot control it. I constantly have intrusive thoughts,
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Study found genes linked to happiness, depression and neuroticism
Ana María Rodríguez, Ph.D. In one of the largest studies on the genes involved in human behavior, a group of more than 190 researchers has
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Breaking bad moods with these tips
We’re all human, and we all feel a little blue sometimes. And for many people, it isn’t easy to get out of a bad mood.
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Physical symptoms could be sign of depression
Depression and chronic mood disorders can manifest themselves through physical symptoms, said an expert at Baylor College of Medicine. “Physical symptoms often drive a patient
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Ketamine: A rapid antidepressant?
Helping people diagnosed with major depression feel better in as little as a few hours? Dr. Sanjay Mathew, associate professor of psychiatry in the Menninger
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Understanding mood changes triggered by menopause
Because hormones influence mood, perimenopause, or the transition period prior to menopause, can be an emotional time for women, according to an expert at Baylor
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In Case You Missed It: Graduation recap, Catherine Zeta-Jones and bipolar disorder, and more
Hope you’re all looking forward to a nice, long weekend and there’s plenty of fun and relaxation on your schedule. Before you get too far
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In case you missed it: Celebrating the Human Genome project, a cancer “Dream Team” and more
Thanks for coming back to BCM Momentum. Before you enjoy the remainder of your weekend, join us as we take a look at exciting news,
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