Our Ob/Gyns and psychiatrists are teamed up in PeriPAN, a new state pilot program to provide quicker mental health care access for pregnant and postpartum women.
Bipolar disorder affects 7 million U.S. patients but still is often misunderstood. Two experts separate myths from facts and discuss treatment options in this MedBlog.
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Eric Shellhorn, M.S.N., APRN, PMHNP-BC
UT Southwestern is currently the only U.S. clinical trial site offering magnetic seizure therapy for major depressive disorder. UT Southwestern discusses MST in this MedBlog.
Two years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, we have been dealing with a steady stream of health, political, racial, and financial crises. UT Southwestern provides 7 tips to help you keep calm and carry on amid the drama.
For many years, patients had to endure a trial-and-error process that often mismatched them with antidepressants. But through the power of UT Southwestern's research, doctors can use a blood test, brain imaging, and artificial intelligence to provide effective and biologically backed treatment for depression.
Telepsychiatry can increase mental health care access long after the pandemic ends. UT Southwestern discusses its benefits and what the future may hold.
Physical isolation may lead to increased drinking at home – which carries mental health costs. Get tips to spot warning signs in yourself and others, plus see how COVID-19 is changing the future of treatment.
Whether you’re dealing with financial worries, family dynamics, or health concerns, it’s important to keep your holiday stress levels under control. UT Southwestern offers seven easy but effective ways to navigate the pressures of the season in today’s MedBlog.
Whether we like it or not, sleep patterns change as we age and consistently poor sleep can lead to larger health problems. UT Southwestern offers practical solutions on how you can get a better night's sleep and feel more vibrant because of it.
We know that smartphone use before bed disrupts our sleeping habits. But it’s impractical today to say mobile devices should be banned from the bedroom. In this MedBlog, we discuss how technology can promote better sleep – rather than hinder it.
