The postpartum period can be a chaotic time for many women. Right after birth, women experience an abrupt decline in their estrogen and progesterone levels which are known to help regulate mood states. As a result, many new mothers are …
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Our special correspondent Psychiatrist Esther Oh, MD concludes her series on medical illnesses that can cause psychiatric symptoms with a look at depression   Depression is one of the most commonly diagnosed psychiatric disorders, affecting over 18 million Americans each …
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Patients who have been diagnosed with depression know that they are not alone. In fact, far from it. The leading cause of disability for patients between the ages of 15-44, depression affects nearly 15 million American adults. But here’s the …
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