“I Have Suffered From Depression And Anxiety”

by lamsa.org | Sep 12, 2019 | Flora Sinha, Mental health

“I Have Suffered From Depression And Anxiety”  By Flora Sinha MD, a Board-certified Internist   Reading Time: 1 minute      I have suffered from depression and anxiety. I have seen a therapist. I have never needed medications but I am open to it if it ever...

Back To School Anxiety: Parents Edition (Part II)

by lamsa.org | Sep 10, 2019 | Dr Zulma Laracuente, Mental health

Back To School Anxiety: Parents Edition (Part II)  By Dr Zulma Laracuente MD, Board Certified Pediatrician, Louisiana (USA)   Reading Time: 2 minutes      As I discussed yesterday, the transition to a new school year can trigger a lot of anxiety for parents. In...

September 10: World Suicide Prevention Day

by lamsa.org | Sep 10, 2019 | Dr Zeina Moukarzel, Mental health

September 10: World Suicide Prevention Day  By Dr Zeina Moukarzel Founder   Reading Time: 1 minute      According to World Health Organization (WHO), every 40 seconds one person dies from suicide. (Check the WHO Press Release [Here]) “Imagine that a beloved one...

Back To School Anxiety: Parents Edition

by lamsa.org | Sep 9, 2019 | Dr Zulma Laracuente, Mental health

Back To School Anxiety: Parents Edition  By Dr Zulma Laracuente MD, Board Certified Pediatrician, Louisiana (USA)   Reading Time: 1 minute      Photo: Dr Laracuente & her daughters Summer is over. Labor Day Weekend is behind us, so that means that all kids...

“I Was Diagnosed With Depression”

by lamsa.org | Sep 8, 2019 | Brittney Culp, Mental health

“I Was Diagnosed With Depression”  By Brittney Culp MD, Trauma Surgeon  Reading Time: 2 minutes      I was diagnosed with depression for the first time almost 14 years ago. FOURTEEN. I remember being embarrassed to tell my parents. I was ashamed for being on...