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Curb buyer’s remorse: Skip drinks while holiday shopping

November 28, 2014 Dr. Kristin Kassaw, drinking, Holiday Season, Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Nutrition and Wellness, Psychiatry, shopping

Preparing for some marathon holiday shopping? Baylor College of Medicine Psychiatrist Dr. Kristin Kassaw says don’t add alcohol to the mix. “Alcohol impairs judgment and decreases

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Physical symptoms could be sign of depression

November 18, 2014 Baylor Psychiatry Clinic, Chronic Mood Disorders, Depression, Dr. Sanjay Mathew, Healthcare, physical illness, Psychiatry

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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Vaccines to treat addictions?

October 21, 2014 addiction, Cocaine vaccine, Dr. Thomas Kosten, Healthcare, Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Psychiatry, Research, vaccine, Vaccines

Could a vaccine be used in the future to treat an addiction to nicotine, cocaine, methamphetamine and opiates? Dr. Thomas Kosten, professor and the Jay

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Help your kids stress less over tests

September 10, 2014 Dr. Megan Mooney, Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Mental Health, pediatrics, Psychiatry, school, Stress, tests

Lots of children experience anxiety over tests, but they – and their parents – can deal with it through the right attitude and taking care

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What to do with unexpected research results

May 30, 2014 Cocaine vaccine, Dipali Pathak, Dr. Thomas Kosten, failed research, Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Psychiatry, Research

When research results are not as expected, it can be challenging for the investigator, especially for those just starting out. However, as Dr. Thomas Kosten,

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How older adults express anxiety

April 29, 2014 Aging, Anxiety, anxiety disorders, Dr. Melinda Stanley, Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Mental Health, Psychiatry, symptoms

While there are several factors that can cause anxiety in older adults, it can be difficult to identify because they express anxiety in unique ways,

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Ketamine: A rapid antidepressant?

March 4, 2014 Clinical research, Depression, Dr. Sanjay Mathew, Ketamine, Psychiatry

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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Break the 'digital divide' this Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2014 Audrey M. Marks, Dr. Asim Shah, Events, Psychiatry, Technology, Valentine's Day

Looking for the perfect way to connect with your love this Valentine’s Day? Go beyond the cute text or e-card. Dr. Asim Shah, associate professor

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Throwback Thursday: 'Ideas worth spreading'

October 24, 2013 Audrey M. Marks, Baylor College of Medicine, Center for Space Medicine, Dr. David Eagleman, Dr. JOnathan Clark, History, Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Throwback Thursday, Videos

This Thursday we take a departure from sharing photos from our rich archive, and try something new. This week we explore our not so distant

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Understanding mood changes triggered by menopause

October 16, 2013 Baylor College of Medicine, Depression, Dipali Pathak, Dr. Britta Ostermeyer, Menopause, Mental Health, obstetrics and gynecology, Psychiatry

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