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Guest Blog By: Richard Hoppe* It is a chilly February 23rd at 11:37 p.m. and I am falling in slow motion to my knees. I have been cursing at God for the last rage-filled hour. Despite …

Of the 1.7 million veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, it is estimated that 20 percent live with post-traumatic stress disorder or major depression. These conditions can have a significant impact on returning vets’ …

By: Dr. J. Andrew Chacko, medical director, Addiction Consultation & Treatment Team, Palo Alto VA Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD: the diagnosis seems to be everywhere, thrown around in the vernacular like depression and anxiety. News …

We talked with James Ellsworth recently about mental health awareness within the context of primary care and what is known as the recovery model. While Ellsworth is an accountant by trade, he is also executive …

We all know that media plays an important role in how people understand certain topics or events, and this is especially true when it comes to how we talk about mental health challenges. This places incredible responsibility …