Mental Health

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Nuevo diagnóstico: trastorno por estrés post-electoral

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En el pasado, los terapeutas decían que era poco común que los pacientes llevaran la política al diván. Al parecer, desde la elección de Donald Trump como presidente, esto ha estado cambiando.

Veteran Teaches Therapists How To Talk About Gun Safety When Suicide’s A Risk

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Most veterans who commit suicide do so with a gun, but most therapists don’t understand gun culture. A veteran who has struggled with depression himself now helps bridge that gap by educating mental health professionals.

Obama’s Drug Czar: The Opioid Crisis Must Continue To Be A Federal Priority

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In an interview with Kaiser Health News, Michael Botticelli outlines his concerns about how GOP efforts to dismantle the health law’s coverage expansions could jeopardize treatment for people in need.

Prescribing Opioids To Seniors: It’s A Balancing Act

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An expert geriatrician says the benefits for the patient, such as alleviating pain and maintaining independence, must be weighed against the possible risks. Her motto: ‘start low and go slow.’

Por qué es tan difícil hallar una cura para el Alzheimer

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A pesar de una tasa de fracaso de 99%, científicos que investigan el Alzheimer están avanzando con cientos de experimentos -y un gran impulso en dinero federal- para tratar de revertir una enfermedad mortal que los ha desconcertado por décadas.