"Look for a therapist who you can develop a collaborative and professional relationship with – this is called a therapeutic alliance," says Dr. Jeffrey Cohen.
“Like COVID-19 ‘long-haulers,’ many people with tick-borne diseases were completely well until their infection precipitated a cascade of chronic, multi-system effects,” says Dr. Brian Fallon.
A new study by The Hastings Center and researchers from Columbia University’s Department of Psychiatry explores whether genetic information might have negative psychosocial effects.
"A toxic friendship is an unhealthy relationship that hurts you emotionally and can result in low self-esteem, self-isolation, and acting in ways you otherwise wouldn't," Dr. Nitasha Shetty explains.
"There is growing evidence that specific phobias can be treated intensively, and in certain cases after just a single exposure session," Dr. Anthony Puliafico said
Dr. Elizabeth Fitelson discusses what we can expect from brexanolone, a drug developed specifically to counteract unique physiologic changes that can induce postpartum depression in vulnerable women.
“College aged youth are among the most vulnerable to the onset of many mental disorders — including anxiety, mood, eating, psychotic and substance-use disorders,” writes Dr. Jeffrey A. Lieberman.
“These clinical trials are different from grow-your-own psilocybin mushrooms from a bunch of spores and take the mushroom at home or at a concert,” Dr. David Hellerstein said.