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Talking to Your Doctor About Depression
Everyone feels down from time to time. We get stressed, fatigued, anxious, and tired. Often, these feelings pass quickly. If they don’t, you could be suffering from depression. Mental health is just as important as physical health. That's why it's important to talk to your physician if you or someone you care for shows signs of depression.
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Music Therapy
Jan 11, 2019
Music affects more than the areas in the brain that process sound. In some cases, music therapy can also help reduce anxiety, aid in easing pain, and help with speech recall. On The Doctors, our Dr. Freda Lewis-Hall explains how music therapy may play a part in managing a health condition.
Understanding Depression
Depression affects millions but may go unrecognized and undiagnosed. Fortunately, even in severe cases, it can be treated.
How to Help a Loved One Who May Be Suicidal
As the US suicide rate climbs, it’s more important than ever to recognize the signs that someone you know is at risk.
A Closer Look at Smoking and Mental Illness
Smoking rates in adults with mental illness are higher than in adults without mental illness. Learn more about it and talk to your doctor about quitting.
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Decoded
Feb 14, 2018
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD is often associated with military combat, but it can affect anyone who has experienced a traumatic event. Do you know the signs? Our Dr. Freda Lewis-Hall decodes the disorder on The Doctors.
5 Ways Grief May Affect Your Health
Coping with the loss of someone you care about may be one of the hardest challenges you face. Grief may not only affect your emotional health but your physical health as well.
Being a More Mindful Person
Practicing mindfulness on a regular basis may cause changes to the brain that may affect parts of the brain that are linked to learning, memory, emotions, and empathy. Learn more about the health benefits.
Is a Grief Group Right for You?
For many people, joining a grief group may offer a safe space to express feelings and share memories with others who understand what they are going through. Learn how to make the experience as helpful as possible.
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Managing Grief
Apr 4, 2018
Losing a loved one can be overwhelming, but it can also take a toll on your health. Our Dr. Freda Lewis-Hall shares healthy strategies to help manage grief.
Shedding Light on Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
For some people, the winter blues are more than a normal response to the dark days of winter. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that is related to a change in seasons. It usually starts in the fall and continues into the winter months. There are treatments that can help people manage the disorder.
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