Is Depression a Type of Mental Illness?

Research into mental illness has grown significantly in the last few decades, providing specific diagnoses and treatment options for a range of conditions that affect a person’s thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Depression, which was once classified by medical professionals as “the blues” or “hysteria,” is now recognized as a diagnosable mental illness that falls into …

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What Are the Four Phases of Clinical Trials?

Before a new medication becomes available to the general public, it must undergo clinical trials to ensure that it is safe and effective. Clinical trials are also necessary to see how a drug reacts with other medications or treatments, how it affects particular segments of the population, and whether its benefits outweigh any side effects …

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Complex PTSD vs PTSD – What is the difference?

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD (CPTSD) are mental health disorders that can develop after a person survives a traumatic event. Though the two conditions are similar, there are important distinctions between them, in both their development and the most effective treatments available. Here’s what you need to know about the differences between PTSD …

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New Treatment For Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness that requires medical intervention to help those who suffer from it live independent, functional lives. A variety of pharmaceutical treatments have been used in the decades since schizophrenia was added to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), but many have come with serious and often debilitating …

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How to Manage Your Diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects your body’s ability to produce or use insulin, the hormone that allows it to turn food into energy. Diabetes can lead to a number of health complications, including kidney damage, nerve damage, and an increased risk of stroke and heart disease.  Diabetes is a serious disease that …

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Migraine Research Study

How to Manage Migraine

Migraine is a neurological condition that causes intense pain and can significantly decrease a person’s quality of life. Anyone who suffers from migraine attacks understands that a migraine is much more than just a bad headache. Intense head pain is one symptom, but migraine attacks can also cause sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, lightheadedness, …

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Does PTSD Ever Go Away?

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition triggered by trauma. Sometimes it’s triggered by a single life-threatening event, such as a natural disaster or a violent incident. Other times it’s the result of long-term stressors, such as emotional abuse or neglect. The symptoms of PTSD include flashbacks and intrusive memories, avoidance of people …

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Perinatal Depression Facts

Depression is one of the most common medical complications of pregnancy. According to the World Health Organization, 15.6% of pregnant women in developing countries experience depression during pregnancy (prenatal depression) and 19.8% experience depression after childbirth (postpartum depression). Perinatal depression encompasses both. Far more serious than “the baby blues,” perinatal depression can have a significant …

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How is Depression Diagnosed and Treated?

According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 264 million people around the world suffer from depression. These are people of all ages, all races, and all walks of life. The global pandemic certainly isn’t helping.  One study concluded that the prevalence of depression symptoms in the United States is three times what it was …

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What are Different Types of PTSD?

Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, affects approximately 8 million adults in the US every year. And while most people associate PTSD with soldiers traumatized in combat, civilians suffer from PTSD too. In fact, about 10% of women and 4% of men will have PTSD at some point in their lives. Post-traumatic stress disorder can result …

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STUDIES ARE ENROLLING NOW!

Depression

If you or someone you know is affected by depression, upcoming clinical trials may be an option. Learn more today!

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia can affect anyone. If you or someone you know is living with schizophrenia, you may qualify for a clinical trial.

Diabetes

If you or someone you know is diagnosed with diabetes, you may qualify for a clinical trial. Learn more about today.