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Topic: The Tragic Consequences of Bullying. One out of every four students (22%) report being bullied during the school year. 64% percent of children who were bullied did not report […]

How to Fight Depression and Reclaim Your Life! Lana Janey. Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions affecting individuals in the community. The statistics are both alarming […]

Topic: The Role of Medications in the Treatment of Mental Health. When people begin to experience mental health symptoms, often times they will start with making an appointment with their […]

Topic: How to Cultivate a Life of Meaning, Purpose, and Joy. Feeling depleted, as if your tank is low and you have little to give to yourself and others? So […]

Topic: Inpatient or Outpatient? Medications or Therapy? Understanding the Differences in Levels of Treatment and How to Access the Right Resources. Do you or a loved one struggle with mental […]

The International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) is pleased to announce that the Northern California 1 Million Steps 4 OCD Walk will now be co-hosted by OCD SF Bay Area and OCD Sacramento, and will take place at scenic Lake Merrit in Oakland on Saturday, June 4, 2016! Walking is as easy as 1-2-3: 1. Go to […]

Topic: Eating Disorders: Understanding Signs, Symptoms, and Effective Treatment Modalities. Eating disorders are serious, life-threatening illnesses that impact millions of people every year in the United States. Often misunderstood as a fad, phase, or lifestyle choice, these conditions can cause abnormally slow heart rate and low blood pressure, heart failure, reduction of bone density (osteoporosis, […]

Topic: Bipolar Disorder~ The Tragic Consequences When Not Treated Properly. Bipolar Disorder is a form of a mood disorder that affects 5.7 million American adults, or about 2.6% of the U.S. population. People with bipolar disorder experience unusually intense emotional states that occur in distinct periods called "mood episodes." Each mood episode represents a drastic […]

Topic: Non-medication Interventions in the Treatment of Anxiety Disorders. Often times when individuals seek treatment for anxiety disorders, the first line of treatment is to prescribe medications. Many people are not aware that frequently, anxiety can be treated without pharmacological interventions. This presentation is for residents at Sutter Family Medicine who are seeking information about […]

Topic: The Devastating Effects of Body Dysmorphic Disorder. Most of us have something that we don't like about our appearance. It may be that our lips are too thin, ears too big, skin too light, or feet too wide. And while we might be bothered by some of these aspects that we would like to […]