A big question in the patient community surrounding menopause is its impact on mental health. Does menopause actually cause depression, or is it merely a side effect of mood shifts? The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists reports that mood changes are very real for those experiencing menopause or perimenopause. Perimenopause is the stage in… Continue reading Does Menopause Actually Cause Depression?
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September Is Recovery Month
Every September, the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) observes Recovery Month. The goal is to promote the societal benefits of treatment for substance use and mental disorders, celebrate people in recovery, recognize treatment providers and spread the message that recovery is possible. As the SAMHSA slogan says, “Prevention works, treatment is effective… Continue reading September Is Recovery Month