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Can Genetic Testing Predict the Best Medicine?
When we feel depressed or anxious, we want treatments that work fast. Pharmacogenetic testing (often just called genetic testing) is often marketed as a tool for choosing medication for mood, anxiety, and other disorders. In this article, we’ll explore what genetic testing can and can't tell you about psychiatric medication.
Navigating the Emotional Journey: Understanding Baby Blues and Postpartum Depression
While it is normal for moms to feel a bit down after giving birth, some women may experience more intense sadness, anxiety, or fear that persists and interferes with their daily lives. In this post, we will explore two common emotional experiences after childbirth: baby blues and postpartum depression.
Why talk to your doctor about feeling blue?
If we view our mental well-being as something separate from other physical or medical issues, we can miss important cues about our health.
How Can I Get Motivated in the Morning?
Sometimes it is hard to get up in the morning. Learn about techniques that can help you get over that morning motivation hump. How to get going when you just…don’t.
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