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This space is intended as a helpful resource on depression-related topics for patients, caregivers and healthcare providers alike. Here, we share our learnings, insights, research and stories to bring awareness to these topics.

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Addiction & Mental Health: An Unhealthy Connection

While there are many different mental health conditions and addictions that patients can struggle with, the Indiana Center for Recovery shared this insighted FAQ for two common ones: alcohol addiction…

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Doctor Referrals: The Value of Integrated Care Models

Could more fully integrated care models help ease current barriers to mental health treatment in the U.S? Advocates say yes. As the number of Americans who do not receive needed…

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How to Talk to Your Doctor about Anxiety Medication

“When I was 27, I felt bad all the time,” writes Joanna Goddard on the popular Cup of Jo blog. She describes her initial experience with anxiety in detail. “Every…

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How Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners Have Taken Charge Against an Unseen Epidemic

The percentage of people in the U.S. who don’t get the mental illness treatment they need continues to grow. More than half of those with mental illness – more than…

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The Value of Thinking Through a Communication Strategy with Patients

The moments you spend sitting next to a patient are precious. As a healthcare provider, the demands on your time make it hard to accomplish everything you’d like to do…

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Do Only Women Suffer from Anxiety Disorders?

Many people experience anxiety disorders in different ways. This is one women’s experience with dealing with anxiety in her life. “Just don’t worry about it,” my husband said. “Geez. You…

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Building Trust by Reducing Bias: The GeneSight Test as a Tool for Mental Health Equity

December 16, 2022

This blog summarizes key points discussed during Myriad Mental Health’s July 2022 Webinar: Building Trust by Reducing Bias: The GeneSight Test as a Tool for Mental Health Equity The panel featured: Gus Alva, MD, DFAPA – founder and medical director, ATP Clinical Research in Costa Mesa, Calif. Johnny Williamson, MD – owner, Spectrum... Read More

Addiction & Mental Health: An Unhealthy Connection

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Doctor Referrals: The Value of Integrated Care Models

April 12, 2023

Anxiety and older adults: What to look for and how to help

August 5, 2022