Does seasonal affective disorder exist in the summer?
Dr. Nidal Moukaddam discusses how extreme climate and weather events affect overall mental health year-round.
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Mental Health
How looksmaxxing breeds body dysmorphia
Dr. Eric Storch explains the harms of the looksmaxxing trend and how it manifests in body dysmorphic disorder among teenagers.
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The psychological impacts of Hurricane Helene
Dr. Caitlin Pinciotti shares research findings after collecting data from survivors of Hurricane Helene about the traumatic impact.
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When families ask, “What’s next?” – and we don’t know
Confused, frantic, overwhelmed, anxious. These are some of the emotions I have observed in the families of my behavioral health patients. They are also the
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We really all are in this together: Using community-based participatory research methods in youth mental health
When people think about research, they often picture scientists in white coats, pipette in hand, working in labs and often far removed from the communities
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Elevating youth voices: Driving policy change from the Pele Chandler Youth Suicide Prevention Symposium
In late October 2025, Houston hosted a pivotal gathering on one of the most urgent issues facing young people today: suicide prevention. Over three days,
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Prioritize self-care without feeling guilty
Dr. Eric Storch discusses the importance of self-care, offering advice on how to practice self-care and self-compassion.
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Getting diagnosed with ADHD as an adult
Dr. Kate Wojcik discusses ADHD diagnoses in adulthood and the importance of not self-diagnosing while scrolling through social media.
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Combating workplace burnout
Dr. Asim Shah explains burnout and offers tips to maintain feelings of stress in the workplace, emphasizing the importance of self-care.
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Addressing mental health for cancer patients
Dr. Emaan Lehardy answers questions about the mental health challenges facing patients after a cancer diagnosis.
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