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Sleeping Like a Pro

  • Patients and Families, Sleep Disorders

Athletes are particularly adept at combining mind and body to maximize performance in sport. However, the same does not always apply to performance in sleep. Most researchers and doctors recommend 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night at a minimum, and less than that is considered insufficient sleep. While the overall rate of insufficient sleep in the general population is high, athletes are even more likely to suffer from lack of shut eye. Whether it’s due to traveling, practice schedules, or balanci

What is Borderline Personality Disorder?

  • Mental health disorders, Patients and Families, Treatment

Personality refers to peoples’ thoughts and views on how they relate to their world, and how they relate to others. All people have personality traits that make them unique, such as “shy” or “outgoing” or “humble” or “self-assured.” A personality disorder, however, is deeper and more severe and can cause problems in how a person thinks and feels, which can impact their perceptions and interactions with others. People with personality disorders may not realize that they are thinking or acting in

Black History Month: Resistance, Accountability, and Progress

  • Diverse populations, Patients and Families, Public awareness

As we begin Black History Month, we are both encouraged to celebrate and challenged to understand the essential role that Black Americans play in U.S. History. While this time is devoted to recognizing the experiences and successes of Black Americans, it is also a chance for government to take accountability for the role that it has played in the historical disenfranchisement of Black Americans. These commemorative practices play a role in the collective healing of marginalized communities. Furt

APA Foundation Appoints Vedrana Hodzic, M.D., Director of Fellowships, Mentorship and Medical Education

The American Psychiatric Association Foundation (APAF) today announced that Vedrana Hodzic, M.D., will be its Director of Fellowships, Mentorship and Medical Education. In this role, Hodzic will oversee the APAF’s Resident Fellowship Program, and will use her clinical and resident training expertise to elevate the program through enhanced professional development, experiential learning, and mentoring opportunities.

Nueva encuesta de la APA: la mayoría de los estadounidenses cree saber cómo acceder ayuda para un ser querido que tiene una adicción; define la recuperación como “ser capaz de funcionar mejor en la vida”

  • Español

Casi tres de cada cuatro estadounidenses (81%) dicen que sabrían cómo ayudar a un amigo o familiar con la adicción, y la mayoría referiría a un ser querido a un tratamiento de recuperación (73%) y/o iniciar una conversación con ellos al respecto (74%). En el Mes de la Recuperación, la mayoría de los adultos encuestados (65%) afirmó que recuperarse de un trastorno por consumo de sustancias u otra enfermedad mental significaba “ser capaz de funcionar mejor en la vida”, cuando se les pidió que elig

Service Dogs Can Be Invaluable in Helping People with PTSD

  • Military and Veterans, New research, Trauma

​​​​​​​Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects an estimated one in seven adults at some time in their lives and it affects a large proportion of military members and veterans. In addition to the variety of effective treatments available, people often also use complementary interventions, such as the use of trained PTSD service dogs. These service dogs perform specific tasks that help address PTSD symptoms, such as applying pressure to alleviate anxiety and nudging to interrupt flashbacks

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