LSD – Myths vs. Facts
Clinical studies found psychedelic drugs such as lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) may be effective at reducing symptoms of anxiety, learn the facts.
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Mental Health Awareness: General Anxiety Disorder
Our focus for 2023 is to raise mental health awareness and to keep a stream of constant communication flowing.
Raising mental health awareness is an important social issue that needs to be addressed. Conversations encourage people to talk about mental health issues and to know it's completely normal to seek help - if needed. Mental health awareness also helps to reduce the stigma associated with seeking mental health services. When we talk about mental health, we create an environment where people feel safe and supported to talk about their mental health, allowing easier access to services and a better understanding of the needs of individuals experiencing mental health issues.
Self-Care Tips for Family Caregivers: Care to Give Back
Caregivers are some of the hardest-working, most compassionate people on Earth. We want to bring light to them and their unique contributions to our communities by providing resources, support, and a great big Thank You!
5 Things Women With Depression Wish Their Friends Knew
Dear friends,
Sorry that I haven't been myself lately. I'm not ignoring you or mad about something, it's just that I don't feel like myself. I really appreciate you and I won't always be this way. Please don't give up on me.
Sincerely, Your Friend
We Chose a Clinical Trial for Depression and Here's Why
Major depressive disorder (MDD) or Depression is often described as having a loss of interest in daily activities and feeling hopeless. As discussed in our previous blog with Dr. Kakar, A Board Certified Psychiatrist Shares Surprising Facts About Depression, while those are common symptoms, depression varies by every individual. Depression varies by treatments, triggers, and the impact of MDD on a person’s life. In this blog, we’re unpacking those differences and sharing patients’ insights on clinical trials.
A Board Certified Psychiatrist Shares Surprising Facts About Depression
Depression is often thought of as feeling sad. While sadness is a symptom, depression is more complex than people may realize. In an interview with Segal Trials’ Chief Scientific Officer and Medical Director, Dr. Rishi Kakar, MD unpacked the interconnected causes, symptoms, and treatments of depression. In brief, “When you know someone with depression, you only know one depression,” Dr. Kakar stated. Below are the top facts and statistics Dr. Kakar shared about depression that may surprise you.