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Does Gabapentin Have a Dark Side?
Have you heard the recent buzz around gabapentin? Well, you're not alone. You might be surprised to learn that it's not a new drug. Gabapentin was discovered back in the 1970s and gained FDA approval in 1993.
The war on antidepressants has officially arrived
A FEW MONTHS ago, when the morning news was first talking about how HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. had announced plans to curb “psychiatric overprescribing,” I immediately thought of my patients. I often do before the sun begins to rise, but this was different.
The War On Antidepressants Has Officially Arrived
A FEW MONTHS ago, when the morning news was first talking about how HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. had announced plans to curb “psychiatric overprescribing,” I immediately thought of my patients. I often do before the sun begins to rise, but this was different. The news continued with Kennedy’s views on SSRIs, including that some people have “had a much worse time getting off of SSRIs than people have getting off of heroin,” and that they are in part responsible for an uptick in gun violence.
Psychedelics may soon become easier to get. Is that good?
Gregory Scott Brown, MD I NTEREST IN research investigating psychedelic drugs including psilocybin, ketamine, ibogaine, and LSD and their potential role in improving mental health has been heating up for a while. Now, with the signing of an executive order for the FDA to fast track review of these drugs, interest is at a fever pitch. This order is expected to lower barriers to researching these drugs and may even make some drugs eligible for the Right to Try Act.
Open mike 21/03/2025
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Open mike 09/03/2025
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What Donald Trump can learn from allies on foreign aid
There are smarter and more effective ways to streamline and re-strategise US foreign aid. The Trump administration is not the first Western government to envision a stronger, safer, and more prosperous country by integrating foreign aid with strategic objectives. The experiences of the United States’ Five Eyes partners, particularly Australia and Britain, offer encouraging evidence for reform, having achieved tightly targeted development programs supporting diplomatic and strategic priorities.
Depression can affect the sex drive. Here’s how to cope.
Q: My mood isn’t great, I am tired all the time, and I just want to be left alone. I’m not ever in the mood for sex either. It’s affecting my marriage. I may be depressed, but I am concerned about taking antidepressants. Won’t that kill my libido even more? A: One of my patients, a man in his mid-40s, recently asked me this question. I had diagnosed him with depression and discussed treatment options, including talk therapy, self-care, and a low dose of an antidepressant medication.
Depression can affect the sex drive. Here’s how to cope.
Q: My mood isn’t great, I am tired all the time, and I just want to be left alone. I’m not ever in the mood for sex either. It’s affecting my marriage. I may be depressed, but I am concerned about taking antidepressants. Won’t that kill my libido even more? A: One of my patients, a man in his mid-40s, recently asked me this question. I had diagnosed him with depression and discussed treatment options, including talk therapy, self-care and a low dose of an antidepressant medication.
Depression can affect the sex drive. Here’s how to cope.
(Celia Jacobs for The Washington Post) By Gregory Scott Brown, MD October 20, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. EDT My mood isn’t great, I am tired all the time, and I just want to be left alone. I’m not ever in the mood for sex either. It’s affecting my marriage. I may be depressed, but I am concerned about taking antidepressants. Won’t that kill my libido even more? One of my patients, a man in his mid-40s, recently asked me this question.
Election season can cause anxiety. Here’s how to deal with it
The current campaign season and the upcoming elections are keeping many of my patients up at night. They are worried about the future of our country and about their mental health. As a psychiatrist, I’m hearing the same question now as I did four years back: How do I get through the election without losing my mind? With a few intentional steps, it’s possible. You can build an election mental health tool kit and get your mind ready.
Psychiatric Safety of Semaglutide for Weight Management in People Without Known Major Psychopathology
Key Points Question Does treatment with semaglutide, 2.4 mg, once weekly affect the risk of developing symptoms of depression or suicidal ideation/behavior vs placebo in people with overweight or obesity without known major psychopathology?
Defeating the dictators - Openforum
On time for the Year of Elections, a deftly crafted book, Defeating the Dictators: How Democracy Can Prevail in the Age of the Strongman, by Charles Dunst, tackles how liberal democracies can develop resilience in the face of autocratic attractiveness. Dunst is the foreign policy adviser to US Senator Michael Bennet, a Democrat from Colorado. I recently spoke with Dunst in Washington, DC, about his prescriptions based on the idea that success begins at home.
Guest column | Election season can cause anxiety. Here’s how to deal with it.
(Celia Jacobs for The Washington Post) Guest column by Gregory Scott Brown, MD August 18, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. EDT The current campaign season and the upcoming elections are keeping many of my patients up at night. They are worried about the future of our country and about their mental health. As a psychiatrist, I’m hearing the same question now as I did four years back: How do I get through the election without losing my mind? With a few intentional steps, it’s possible.
Why quitting can be a superpower that helps your mental health
Some months back, one of my patients – a man in his 50s – told me: “I’m burned out. I should look for a new job; I’m just there doing what I need to do to get by.” A few weeks later, he told me he had been laid off. “How do you feel about that?” I asked. “Surprisingly good,” he said with a sigh. “I should have quit years ago.” Many of my patients ask me to help them quit – usually it’s something unhealthy such as smoking or gambling.
What Kind of Therapy Is Right For You?
YOU’VE HEARD about it, questioned it, and perhaps even chosen to provide it a shot. How to really get treatment that feels right is the rub. Unless you have some specialists to stroll you through. We do, and now you do, too. See which technique attract you and find what to anticipate. Reach out and get it. A few of these alternatives are affordable or totally free. IF YOU WANT: A Right-Now Answer Attempt: A (handy) bot.
AI In Performance Management: Mitigating Employer Risk
ADVERTISEMENT Don't want ads? Subscribe or login now. By Gregory Brown and Cindy Huang (March 20, 2024, 3:20 PM EDT) -- Artificial intelligence tools are fundamentally changing how people work. Tasks that used to be painstaking and time-consuming can be completed in real time with the assistance of AI.... A Law360 subscription puts you at the center of fast-moving legal issues, trends and developments so you can act with speed and confidence.
Why quitting can be a superpower that helps your mental health
Some months back, one of my patients — a man in his 50s — told me: "I'm burned out. I should look for a new job; I'm just there doing what I need to do to get by." A few weeks later, he told me he had been laid off. "How do you feel about that?" I asked. "Surprisingly good," he said with a sigh. "I should have quit years ago." Many of my patients ask me to help them quit — usually it's something unhealthy such as smoking or gambling.
A Strong Plan to support East Coast mountain biking
Under our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania's Future, a re-elected majority Rockliff Liberal Government will invest $50,000 for a business case to help explore the Mountain Bike Wielangta Trail Project from Orford to Kellevie. Liberal Candidate for Lyons, Jane Howlett said that mountain biking is recognised as one of Tasmania's premiere tourism offerings and much loved past times.
A Strong Plan for walkability and tourism in regional communities
A re-elected majority Rockliff Liberal Government will invest $1.9 million to establish a 4km multi-access walking path between Nubeena and White Beach. Liberal Candidate for Lyons, Jane Howlett, said that delivering important infrastructure to regional communities is a key component under the Liberal's 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania's Future.
Liberals to deliver $25 million upgrade of Dodges Ferry Primary School
A re-elected majority Rockliff Liberal Government will invest $25 million over the next four years to deliver a major upgrade to Dodges Ferry Primary School, as part of our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future. Premier Jeremy Rockliff said education is the single most powerful driver for improving economic and social outcomes in Tasmania including health, life expectancy, happiness and productivity.
Why quitting can be superpower that helps your mental health Original
Skip to Content • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Businessman giving resign letter to his manager to quit a job. /Getty Images Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Some months back, one of my patients — a man in his 50s — told me: “I’m burned out.
Quitting the right way can improve mental health. Here’s when to do it. Original
Many of my patients ask me to help them quit — usually it’s something unhealthy such as smoking or gambling. But a few ask me to help them quit a job or relationship or a long-term project — things that many of us value. My work, however, has taught me that quitting, itself, isn’t the problem. And quietly quitting — doing the bare minimum like my patient had been doing — can be a form of avoidance. But knowing how and when to quit is a superpower that can benefit your mental health.
4 ways to find, build meaningful connections for mental health
Feeling disconnected can be detrimental to mental health, but having connections – whether to other people, interests and work – may not be enough. Many of us can say that we have close relationships with family members and friends, and are connected, often overly, to work, social media and interests, but the quality of those connections may not make us feel fulfilled. Disconnection has been linked to loneliness and mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression.
How to Know If Your Awkwardness Is a Problem
WHEN BRYCE, AN accountant in his mid-40s, came to see me, he was worried about how he related to other people. He told me that he wasn’t good at small talk, he liked doing certain things the same way every time, and he had only a few friends. “People don’t get my humor, and I don’t like going out much,” he said.
Forget About Happiness. Here's What You Should Be Chasing Instead.
What We Get Wrong About HappinessMoyo Studio - Getty Images Doc, I just want to be happy.” It’s what my patients tell me all the time, usually at our first appointment. We spend some time on that, because happiness is complicated. We feel like it’s an end point to strive for, but aiming for it generally leaves people tired, frustrated, and…not happy. Instead, I encourage people to focus on feeling fulfilled.
Lily Produce Inc. v. 5 Boro Market Corp. et al
RSS Track this Docket This docket was last retrieved on September 8, 2023. A more recent docket listing may be available from PACER. Date Filed Document Text September 8, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against 5 Boro Market Corp., 5 Borough Market II Corp., 5 Borough of Brooklyn Wholesale, Corp., Eehab H. Abuzahrieh filing fee $ 402, receipt number ANYEDC-17067544 Was the Disclosure Statement on Civil Cover Sheet completed -YES,, filed by Lily Produce Inc..
The Movement Towards Increased Federal Jurisdiction by Christopher Tellner Esq. and Gregory Brown, Esq., published in The Legal Intelligencer, 8-23-2023 - Kaufman Dolowich Voluck LLP
Posted Aug 25, 2023 By Christopher Tellner and Gregory Brown In the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, district courts exercising their discretion under the DJA are guided by the landmark opinion in Reifer v. Westport Insurance, 751 F.3d 129 (3d Cir. 2014). Reifer sets forth the factors a district court must address when deciding whether to abstain from hearing an insurance coverage declaratory judgment action.
Health & Wellness | Happiness is fleeting. Aim for fulfillment
I recently met with a patient, a man in his late 40s with a soft smile. Minutes into our first session, I learned that his biggest fear was that decades later, he would look back and realize that he had spent his entire life – as he put it – “being sad.” “What are you hoping to get from our time together?” I asked. “I just want to be happy,” he responded. As a psychiatrist, I think about happiness and how to achieve it.
Saúde mental: veja maneiras de construir conexões significativas
THE WASHINGTON POST - Sentir-se desconectado pode ser prejudicial para a saúde mental, mas ter conexões – seja com outras pessoas, interesses e trabalho – pode não ser suficiente. Muitos de nós podemos dizer que temos relacionamentos próximos com membros da família e amigos, e estamos conectados, frequentemente em excesso, ao trabalho, mídia social e interesses, mas a qualidade dessas conexões pode não nos fazer sentir realizados.
4 ways to find and build meaningful connections for mental health
Advertisement 1 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. A meaningful connection is one that fosters a sense of belonging and purpose, and it can help us feel less disconnected and alone. Article content Feeling disconnected can be detrimental to mental health, but having connections – whether to other people, interests and work – may not be enough.
Advice | 4 ways to find and build meaningful connections for mental health Original
Comment Feeling disconnected can be detrimental to mental health, but having connections — whether to other people, interests and work — may not be enough. Many of us can say that we have close relationships with family members and friends, and are connected, often overly, to work, social media and interests, but the quality of those connections may not make us feel fulfilled. Disconnection has been linked to loneliness and mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression.
AQUESTIVE THERAPEUTICS, INC. : Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders (form 8-K)
Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders (a)Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. (the "Company") held its 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Annual Meeting") on June 21, 2023. (b)The final voting results on each of the matters submitted to a vote of stockholders at the Annual Meeting are set forth below.
Trauma Care | Free Full-Text | “I Am Never Enough”: Factors Contributing to Secondary Traumatic Stress and Burnout among Black Student Services Professionals in Higher Education
Abstract : Black higher education professionals are more likely to be under-represented and experience racial discrimination and to be approached by students with whom they share identity characteristics for support, compared to white counterparts.
Does Posting Selfies Make You a Narcissist?
Does Posting Selfies Make You a Narcissist? South_agency - Getty Images Maybe for you, a selfie never happens without two or three retakes to “get the right angle.” Or you can’t stop posting about the other ’gram-worthy things in your life, like your promotion and your new SUV and also your latest deadlift success. Does sharing all this stuff on social media mean you’re a narcissist? It’s complicated.
18. Living a Life of Wisdom Instead of Foolishness
From the series: The Bible Teacher’s Guide, Ephesians: Understanding God’s Purpose for the Church PREVIOUS PAGE | NEXT PAGE Related Media Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs.
Happiness is fleeting. Aim for fulfillment.
"I just want to be happy," he responded. As a psychiatrist, I think about happiness and how to achieve it. And thousands of conversations with patients who are chasing happiness have taught me that it can be a distraction from what's really necessary for a better life - fulfillment. - - - Happiness is fleeting Patients often come to see me when they are unhappy with their work or personal life.
Gregory Brown Supports Mandatory Minimum Jail Time for Child Sex Offenders
Liberal candidate for Rumney, Gregory Brown committed today to supporting laws requiring mandatory jail time for child sex offenders, if elected to the Legislative Council. “Justice demands child sex offenders serve time in jail, full stop, end of story,” Mr Brown said. “The Liberal Government has tried to bring forward laws requiring mandatory minimum jail time for serious sexual offences against children – but Labor has blocked it every step of the way.
Beaumarchais and Electronic Enlightenment
By Gregory Brown April 15th 2023 The addition to Electronic Enlightenment (EE) of nearly 500 letters from the Beaumarchais correspondence is a significant event in eighteenth-century studies. Drawn from the second volume of Gunnar and Mavis von Proschwitz’s edited collection, Beaumarchais and the “Courrier de lÉurope”, first published thirty years ago in Studies on Voltaire and the Eighteenth Century, these letters join with 175 letters from the first volume (previously included in EE).
Die Depression, das Hirn und der Leerraum
selbst ein routinierter Profi in Sachen psychischer Gesundheit. Er war Psychotherapeut. Ich stellte schnell fest, dass er, lange bevor er an mich geriet, in unserer kleinen Klinik über viele Jahre hinweg von Ärztin zu Arzt gezogen war, immer auf der Suche nach einer Pille oder einer Pillenkombination, die ihn endlich von seiner Depression und Angst heilen würde. „Die Mittel wirken eine Zeitlang und dann nicht mehr“, sagte er.
How Breathwork Helps Our Mental Health
You’ve heard about mindfulness. Certainly, there’s a lot of talk about it these days. Wellness experts put a high premium on “being mindful,” whether you are practicing yoga, doing a guided meditation, or heading to the park for a tranquil walk alone. You probably have some of your own ideas about mindfulness, too.
An Elephant in the Room for Clinicians
The following is an excerpt from the newly released book "The Self-Healing Mind: An Essential Five-Step Practice for Overcoming Anxiety and Depression, and Revitalizing Your Life." As interlaced as spirituality and medicine are, some churches and religious practices have historically suggested that mental illness can only be dealt with in the church itself.
The Secret to Better Flexibility in Every Aspect of Your Life
Home Life With the world constantly in flux, you have to be open to change. The trick is knowing when to adapt and when to dig in. - by Gregory Scott Brown Dan Saelinger/Trunk Archive For the past 18 months, I’ve listened to my patients talk about their struggles with adapting. First to locking down, then to changing how they work, forming new friendships in new ways, or starting over in a new city. One of the most useful things the pandemic has taught us is the importance of being flexible.
Cómo acabar con el FOMO, elsíndrome causado por el miedo a perdernos algo interesante
Con nuestras vidas paralizadas durante gran parte del pasado año debido al confinamiento, muchos nos olvidamos de un compañero de viaje habitual: el estrés cotidiano. Sin fiestas, ni reuniones sociales o de trabajo a las que asistir, el FOMO, el miedo a perderse algo (Fear of Missing Out, por sus siglas en inglés) también desapareció de repente.
British Columbia updates its corporate laws to accommodate electronic meetings | JD Supra
Satisfying the requirements of British Columbia’s Business Corporations Act (BCBCA) for holding regular and special meetings of directors and shareholders, while also complying with public health restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic presented many challenges. BC companies were prohibited from holding in-person meetings in the traditional manner due to gathering restrictions, but still had to comply with the regime for holding meetings set out in the BCBCA and a company’s articles.
Daily Legal News
Bankruptcy 2021-12364 Case Number 2021-12364 Date Filed Thursday, July 8, 2021 Chapter & Region 7 & 471 Debtor Gregory W. Brown 6505 Marsol Road, Bldg. # 3, Apt. # 302 Mayfield Heights, OH 44124 About your information and the public record.
A Psychiatrist Explains What to Do If You or Someone You Know Has Suicidal Thoughts
Any safety concerns since last time? I ask my patients that question, or a longer version, Are you having any thoughts about wanting to hurt yourself or wanting to die? Part of my work as a psychiatrist is identifying those who are at highest risk for suicide and then doing my best to prevent it. There aren’t concrete statistics for how many men are thinking thoughts like that at this very moment, but I can tell you it’s not a small number.
"The Lowering Days" By Gregory Brown
The #MeToo movement has touched every facet of the entertainment industry. But, what about the professional sports world? In her new book, “Sidelined: Sports, Culture, and Being a Woman in America,” award-winning journalist, former sports radio host, and Deadspin editor Julie DiCaro tackles the myriad ways sexism pervades sports at all levels.
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