How to Cope with PTSD Triggers

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious condition brought on by traumatic experiences, either sudden or prolonged. Not everyone who has lived through trauma develops PTSD, but those who do experience symptoms find difficulty functioning in everyday life. These symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares, difficulty sleeping, detachment/numbness, or jumpiness. While these are normal symptoms for …

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Can Botox Really Help Treat Depression?

When you hear the word “Botox,” chances are it conjures up images of cosmetic enhancement, but Botox does a lot more than just treat forehead wrinkles. It’s also used in the treatment of a number of medical conditions, including cerebral palsy, chronic migraine, bladder dysfunction, and excessive sweating. And in recent studies, Botox has also …

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What is Mental Health Clinical Research?

According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NAMI), 1 in 5 adults in the United States lives with a mental illness. Treatments are available, but they don’t work for everyone.  Mental health clinical research seeks to advance our understanding of mental illness and aid in the development of new treatments that can help those …

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Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a mental illness that shortens the lifespan of those who suffer from it by at least 20 years compared to those that do not. Currently, an estimated 1% of the world’s population suffers from schizophrenia, and this year alone, approximately 1.5 million people worldwide will be diagnosed with this devastating illness.  Although current …

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Clinical Trials: Benefits, Risks, and Safety

Clinical trials are a valuable research tool to advance medical knowledge and discover new treatments. The results of a trial can aid in the development of new drugs or medical devices by offering insights into how they work in ways that aren’t possible in a laboratory setting or with animal subjects.  The choice to participate …

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Why Is It Important to Study Schizophrenia?

Clinical research plays a crucial role in helping us understand mental illness. Through the study of mental health disorders, we learn more about how to prevent, identify, and reduce symptoms of schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, and other disorders of the mind. The more we know, the better equipped we are to effectively treat people with …

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How to Treat ADHD

Adult ADHD is on the rise, and surprisingly, only 25% of adults with ADHD had it as children. Exact causes of ADHD are not known, but the effects can significantly impact a person’s confidence, self-esteem, and feelings of worth. Fortunately, there are several treatment options available, and although it may take some time to find …

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How to Get Rid of Migraine

Most people who suffer from migraine headaches experiment with a whole range of treatment options before finding one that works for them.  Sometimes this takes years, and sometimes nothing works. Others are able to find relief and significantly impact the frequency, duration, and intensity of their migraines right away. Everyone is different.    If you …

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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.