Psychiatrists’ Use of Biomarkers Could Open New Window for Mental Health Diagnosis – KFF Health News

An image of several brain scans on a screen.

Amanda Miller was 30 years old and pregnant with her second child in Hershey, Pennsylvania, when she developed depression. After giving birth, her depression worsened. It is associated with a number of unknown health problems. Miller, a neuroscientist, said she has seen many psychiatrists and received prescriptions for drug after drug. In two years, she … Read more

Voting is open for: Local Favorites in the Health & Wellness category – Carson Now

Voting is open for: Local Favorites in the Health & Wellness category - Carson Now

Registration for Health & Wellness is now open! Carson Now Carson City’s local favorite competition has seen incredible participation from the community. this year, 202 Doctors, Health Centers, Chiropractors, Dentists, Nurses, Medical Assistants, EMTs, Paramedics, Physical Therapists, Personal Trainers, Pharmacists, and Senior Life Providers Nominated in 14 categories in the health and wellness category. These … Read more

Why won’t Orange County open an $86 million mental health center?

Why won't Orange County open an $86 million mental health center?

A new Orange County campus designed to house the mentally ill has finished construction in Irvine, but can’t because of a lawsuit between county leaders and the nonprofit that helped build it. It’s part of a years-long dispute between the county and Mind OC, who were once fierce partners in a public-private partnership to create … Read more