Mental Health

Mental Health; Your Pregnancy Matters

Risk of anxiety, depression doubles in hospitalized pregnant patients

Meitra Doty, M.D.

July 20, 2021

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Breakthroughs in depression research lead to more effective treatments

December 9, 2020

The psychiatrist will see you now (by virtual visit)

September 23, 2020

Coping with COVID-19: Class of 2020 Edition

May 11, 2020

Tips to manage 'pandemic pregnancy' stress

April 21, 2020

COVID-19 and substance abuse: How to HALT stress drinking, drug use

April 15, 2020

Debunked! 4 myths about electroconvulsive therapy for depression

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is one of the most effective treatments for treatment-resistant depression, though misinformation abounds online. In this MedBlog, Kala Bailey, M.D., debunks ECT myths and describes an exciting new research study. Learn more.

Kala Bailey, M.D.

July 25, 2019

Digestive; Mental Health; Nutrition; Pediatrics

What causes GI issues in teens – and how to get them to talk about it

For some students, heading back to school sparks excitement. For others, it's a source of new or worsening gastrointestinal pain. In this week’s MedBlog, Nandini Channabasappa, M.D., discusses why school stress can provoke GI issues and how to treat them.

Nandini Channabasappa, M.D.

September 11, 2019

Brain; COVID; Mental Health

Why we touch our faces so much – and how to break the habit

Why is it so hard not to touch our own faces? Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic? UT Southwestern's neuropsychologist Dr. Nyaz Didehbani explains this instinctual, soothing behavior and how to resist it now more than ever.

Nyaz Didehbani, Ph.D.

March 26, 2020

Brain; Mental Health

Anticholinergic drugs: A potential link to dementia

A new study suggests that certain anticholinergic drugs commonly prescribed for depression, Parkinson’s disease, and bladder conditions might increase the risk for dementia in patients who took the medications long-term.

Molly Camp, M.D.

March 28, 2019

'If there is any silver lining to be found amid a pandemic it’s that we have a common enemy, and the best way to defeat it is with mutual support and a united front.'

Ahmad Raza, M.D., Ph.D., in Psychiatry quoted from: COVID-19 distress: Managing your mental health in a pandemic

Aging; Mental Health; Prevention

Sleep: The real Fountain of Youth

Whether we like it or not, sleep patterns change as we age and consistently poor sleep can lead to larger health problems. UT Southwestern's Natalia David, Psy.D., offers practical solutions on how you can get a better night's sleep and feel more vibrant because of it.