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Find freedom from hair pulling and skin picking disorders

Hair-pulling and skin-picking disorders are treatable neurobehavioral conditions. Learn about symptoms and expert care.

Effective OCD treatment to quiet intrusive thoughts, control repetitive behaviors

Get expert insights on OCD diagnosis, treatment, and finding a dedicated team. Learn about exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy, medication, and advanced care options.

TMS: How specialized magnets relieve medication-resistant depression

Transcranial magnetic stimulation is a painless, effective treatment for clinical depression. Explore how TMS works with UT Southwestern's psychiatrist Naveed Khokhar, M.D.

Treating functional neurological disorder by retraining the brain and body

The brain, mind, and body are connected in a predictive learning cycle. Explore how that process can have a big impact on your health.

Kicking the nicotine habit: Get free support to quit smoking or vaping

UT Southwestern provides free support and medical help to quit smoking, vaping, or chewing. Call 833-722-6237 or email NicotineCessationProgram@utsouthwestern.edu to get started.

Boundaries, respect keys to political discussions at holiday family gatherings

Two UT Southwestern experts offer advice for how to avoid stressful situations when discussing sensitive subjects such as politics during family holiday gatherings.

7 ways to manage family stress during the holidays

Family-related stress can directly affect your physical health. Learn 7 ways to reduce your stress this holiday season.

Parents are in crisis: 3 ways to start addressing their mental health

Parents are in crisis. A UT Southwestern psychiatrist offers three important ways to find support as a parent dealing with stress in the modern age.

How to talk with your kids about a cancer diagnosis in the family

Telling your child you have cancer is difficult. Withholding the truth can be damaging. Get age-appropriate tips to talk with kids about the diagnosis from at UT Southwestern psycho-oncologist.

Studying the connection between anxiety and preterm birth

Patients with a history of preterm birth have higher rates and severity scores of anxiety, according to a new study conducted at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

PeriPAN: Getting pregnant and postpartum women mental health care faster

Our Ob/Gyns and psychiatrists are teamed up in PeriPAN, a new state pilot program to provide quicker mental health care access for pregnant and postpartum women.

Forest bathing: The health benefits of spending time with nature

Forest bathing has been shown to have significant health benefits. Learn how to make this low impact activity a part of your healthy lifestyle.

Bipolar disorder: Myths vs. realities about the chronic mood swings

Bipolar disorder affects 7 million U.S. patients but still is often misunderstood. Two experts separate myths from facts and discuss treatment options in this MedBlog.

Managing pregnancy when mom has an eating disorder

UT Southwestern discusses concerns that women with eating disorders have regarding pregnancy and the challenges they may face.

Using magnets to treat major depressive disorder: Clinical trial shows promise

UT Southwestern is currently the only U.S. clinical trial site offering magnetic seizure therapy for major depressive disorder. UT Southwestern discusses MST in this MedBlog.