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Is Weight Stigma Worse Than Obesity? How to Provide More Compassionate Care
Obesity rates are nearly 40% among US adults, but traditional treatment methods are found to contribute to weight stigma, creating a population that's unhealthier than ever.
Updates in Borderline Personality Disorder: Your Questions Answered
Borderline personality disorder, a disorder that is often misunderstood by the general public, also raises questions for psychiatrists.
Assessment and Treatment of Depression: A Clinical Look at the Current Controversies
Mark Zimmerman, MD, discusses controversies related to categorizing severity and identifying optimal treatment of depression.
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Screening: Recommendations and Controversies
Although the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the US Preventive Services Task Force recommend screening for depression in the general adult population, including pregnant and postpartum women, evidence for such screening in the perinatal setting is limited.
Designing the Therapeutic Space: Using Layout, Color, and Other Elements to Get Patients in the Right Frame of Mind
While there is no single way to design a conducive therapeutic room, mental health professionals can help ensure that clients have a comfortable therapeutic experience by keeping the area a welcoming, cozy, warm, and safe environment for emotionally vulnerable individuals.
Mental Health Problems in Adolescents With HIV: Overview & Expert Interview
Adolescents infected with HIV have a greater risk for psychiatric hospitalizations compared with those not infected with HIV.
Probiotics, Depression, and the Role of Inflammation
Researchers examined evidence suggesting that probiotics may exert antidepressant effects via anti-inflammatory mechanisms.
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