An unexpected invite: My time at the Obama Foundation Summit
On the weekend of the Women’s March in Jan. 2017, I had written a letter to the Obamas about both my inspiration by the unity
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Psychiatry
Tips to help children cope with storm aftermath
Thousands will be dealing with Hurricane Harvey’s aftermath for quite some time – including children. Dr. Julie Kaplow, senior faculty in pediatrics-psychology at Baylor College
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What does it mean to practice mindfulness?
Our day-to-day lives are usually so busy that it can be hard to make time to focus on ourselves. However, Drs. Bengi Melton and Mark
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Throwback Thursday: You’re getting sleepy…
These pictures from the June 1972 edition of Inside Baylor Medicine show Dr. Jack Tracktir, at the time an associate professor of psychology at Baylor,
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Seven tips to help reduce the effects of stress
From every day decisions to major life changes, there are a number of factors that can lead to stress. Dr. Asim Shah, professor in the
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Dr. Stuart Yudofsky discusses history of psychiatry at Baylor
Dr. Stuart Yudofsky, distinguished service professor and former chair of the Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine, has seen
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Evolving attitudes, policy strides critical for advancing LGBT healthcare
Although there has been significant progress in advancing LGBT rights in recent years, there are still barriers that prevent LGBT individuals from fully experiencing the
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The role of family relationships during recovery from mental illness
Families coping with the mental illness of a loved one are often overwhelmed by a range of emotions. Dr. Jon G. Allen, assistant professor of
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What is borderline personality disorder?
Mental health can be a difficult topic to discuss with family and friends. Speaking to a psychiatrist may be just as challenging. May is Mental
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Alcohol use and seniors: What you should know
Gifting your elderly loved one a bottle of wine may be a thoughtful gesture, but alcohol could adversely affect them and even risk their health
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