Mental Health Archives - Gateway Psychiatric https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/category/mental-health/ Excellent Psychiatric Care Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:14:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://i0.wp.com/www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/favicon2.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Mental Health Archives - Gateway Psychiatric https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/category/mental-health/ 32 32 70562394 Science of Depression https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/science-of-depression/ https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/science-of-depression/#respond Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:14:48 +0000 https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/?p=23435 Get your brain unstuck There have been many important developments in the science of depression in the past few years, but understanding of these has not become widespread in the general public, or even among patients with major depressive disorder (MDD).  The “serotonin deficit” or “chemical imbalance” theories of the cause of depression remain more widely understood and commonly used ...

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]]> https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/science-of-depression/feed/ 0 23435 The Quiet Influence of Light on Mood and Sleep https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/the-quiet-influence-of-light-on-mood-and-sleep/ https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/the-quiet-influence-of-light-on-mood-and-sleep/#respond Thu, 30 Oct 2025 21:45:44 +0000 https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/?p=23330 Every so often, a patient shares an observation that reminds me how small environmental changes can have a profound impact on mental health. Recently, one of my patients with Bipolar I disorder told me about his experience using a smart lamp—the Philips Hue Twilight—which mimics natural sunrise and sunset light. He wasn’t expecting much when he bought it. What he ...

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]]> https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/barriers-to-insurance-coverage/feed/ 0 23184 UCSF Psychoeducational Zoom Group for Adults with Bipolar Disorder – July 2025 Cohort https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/ucsf-psychoeducational-zoom-group-for-adults-with-bipolar-disorder-july-2025-cohort/ https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/ucsf-psychoeducational-zoom-group-for-adults-with-bipolar-disorder-july-2025-cohort/#respond Thu, 22 May 2025 02:19:37 +0000 https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/?p=23164 The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is pleased to announce the next session of its Psychoeducational Group for Adults with Bipolar Disorder, beginning July 1, 2025. This 8-session weekly Zoom group is designed to empower participants with a deeper understanding of bipolar disorder while equipping them with practical tools for long-term wellness. Group Details: This group offers an evidence-based ...

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]]> https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/ucsf-psychoeducational-zoom-group-for-adults-with-bipolar-disorder-july-2025-cohort/feed/ 0 23164 UCSF Psycho-Educational Zoom Group for Adults with Bipolar Disorder – July 2025 https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/ucsf-psycho-educational-zoom-group-for-adults-with-bipolar-disorder-july-2025/ https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/ucsf-psycho-educational-zoom-group-for-adults-with-bipolar-disorder-july-2025/#respond Tue, 18 Mar 2025 01:10:07 +0000 https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/?p=23068 Living with bipolar disorder can present unique challenges, and navigating those challenges often feels easier with support and solid information. That’s why we’re excited to share to you the upcoming UCSF Psycho-Educational Zoom Group for Adults with Bipolar Disorder, starting July 1, 2025! This activity under the Bipolar Disorder Program of the Department of Psychiatry is aimed at providing a ...

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]]> https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/ucsf-psycho-educational-zoom-group-for-adults-with-bipolar-disorder-july-2025/feed/ 0 23068 Embracing Nature’s Wisdom: Four Seasons of Mindfulness Class Highlights https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/embracing-natures-wisdom-four-seasons-of-mindfulness-class-highlights/ https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/embracing-natures-wisdom-four-seasons-of-mindfulness-class-highlights/#respond Fri, 05 Jan 2024 16:02:50 +0000 https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/?p=22172 In a recent mindfulness class led by certified mindfulness meditation teacher Andrea Starn, participants embarked on a transformative journey through the Four Seasons of Mindfulness. Andrea, a licensed psychotherapist and a graduate of the intensive two-year Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program led by Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield, offered insights and practices that transcended traditional meditation, inviting participants to uncover ...

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]]> https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/embracing-natures-wisdom-four-seasons-of-mindfulness-class-highlights/feed/ 0 22172 Genetic Testing Could Revolutionize Depression Treatment https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/genetic-testing-could-revolutionize-depression-treatment/ https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/genetic-testing-could-revolutionize-depression-treatment/#respond Wed, 13 Dec 2023 13:25:51 +0000 https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/?p=22076 Depression is a debilitating mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While there are a variety of effective treatments available, many patients do not respond to the first antidepressant they are prescribed. This can lead to frustration, discouragement, and even worsening symptoms.  A new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) suggests that genetic testing could ...

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]]> https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/genetic-testing-could-revolutionize-depression-treatment/feed/ 0 22076 Loneliness: A Silent Epidemic Plaguing the Nation https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/loneliness-a-silent-epidemic-plaguing-the-nation/ https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/loneliness-a-silent-epidemic-plaguing-the-nation/#respond Thu, 07 Dec 2023 14:27:53 +0000 https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/?p=22045 In a groundbreaking move, the United States Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, has issued a Surgeon General Advisory declaring loneliness, isolation, and lack of connection a public health crisis in the United States. This alarming announcement highlights the pervasive nature of loneliness in American society and its detrimental impact on our mental, physical, and societal well-being. The Magnitude of the ...

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]]> https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/loneliness-a-silent-epidemic-plaguing-the-nation/feed/ 0 22045 UCSF Psycho-Educational Zoom Group for Adults with Bipolar Disorder – January 2024 https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/ucsf-psycho-educational-zoom-group-for-adults-with-bipolar-disorder-january-2024/ https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/ucsf-psycho-educational-zoom-group-for-adults-with-bipolar-disorder-january-2024/#respond Wed, 22 Nov 2023 12:40:14 +0000 https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/?p=22015 The Adult Psychiatry Clinic at UCSF has released the schedules of their Group Psycho-Education for Bipolar Disorder for January 2024. This activity under the Bipolar Disorder Program of the Department of Psychiatry is aimed at providing a community resource for individuals with bipolar disorder, mental health professionals and psychiatrists. Headed by Dr. Descartes Li, the program director, it is designed ...

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]]> https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/ucsf-psycho-educational-zoom-group-for-adults-with-bipolar-disorder-january-2024/feed/ 0 22015 Depression, Anxiety May Be Early Signs of MS https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/depression-anxiety-may-be-early-signs-of-ms/ https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/depression-anxiety-may-be-early-signs-of-ms/#respond Mon, 06 Nov 2023 20:36:16 +0000 https://www.gatewaypsychiatric.com/?p=21997 Multiple sclerosis (MS), an autoimmune disease, targets myelin sheath. This protective layer covers nerve fibers. Its damage can result in several symptoms; these include vision problems, fatigue, weakness, and numbness. Multiple Sclerosis is a disorder of the brain and spinal cord that significantly influences mental health. Most folks with MS, around 70%, struggle­ with depression at some point. Anxiety is ...

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