Understanding Depression and Anxiety
The terms depression and anxiety are often used in the same sentence as conditions that frequently occur together in the same person. While the two are separate mental health conditions,…
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Is Unconscious Bias Impacting Your Treatment of Black Patients?
Whether it’s in medical settings, on the street or in the classroom, unconscious bias exists all around us. And it is largely racial bias. A recent GeneSight Cares webinar began...
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What Mental Health Services Does Medicare Cover?
If you are over 65, it makes sense to know the details of Medicare coverage. It is particularly important to take the time to clarify whether your plan covers the…
Understanding the Geriatric Depression Scale for Seniors
Diagnosing depression in geriatric patients comes with a specific set of challenges. “Older adults are often misdiagnosed and undertreated,” according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) website….
How is Geriatric Depression Treatment Different than in the General Population?
Depression can occur at nearly any age. For patients 65 years of age or older, they could experience depression for the first time in their lives, or it could be…
5 Things to Know Before Starting Antidepressants
An estimated 17.3 million American adults had at least one major depressive episode, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. While treatment options will vary, a typical treatment plan…
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