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31/01/2024

Check out the latest feedback the Richardson team received!

31/01/2024

Solving the youth mental health crisis will require a new approach and collaborative efforts, according to an article in Psychology Today. Learn more.

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Single-session interventions can help the mental health of youth.

26/01/2024

Meet Mack! He’s our Richardson transportation specialist who helps our research subjects get from place to place. We recently celebrated his birthday!

25/01/2024

The Richardson team takes their work very seriously, and they have some serious fun!
Pic 1: Jamaal, Dana, John, Jordan, DD, Alex and Tiffany, left to right.
Pic 2: Jamaal, Tiffany, Tina, Alex, DD, and Ashley, top to bottom.
Pic 3: Dana and Whitney, left to right.
Pic 4: Dana, John, Jamaal, Tiffany, and Alex upholding DD.

24/01/2024

For many women, an OB-GYN clinician is the physician they see most often. Women often visit their OB-GYN during vulnerable periods of life, including adolescence, pregnancy, postpartum and the menopausal transition, which can trigger bouts of depression or anxiety.

The integration of behavioral health and women’s health care has become more common as OB-GYNs encounter mental health issues that fall outside their specialty. There are opportunities to integrate services and optimize outcomes for women.

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For many women, an OB-GYN clinician is the physician they see most often. Women often visit their OB-GYN during vulnerable periods of life, including

22/01/2024

Do you know the signs of acute schizophrenia? There are treatment options, including clinical research. Call our Texas location at (214) 396-4844.

22/01/2024

THC and Adolescents: An overlooked issue in youth mental health.
Although an epidemic of mental disorders in youth has been widely acknowledged, the role of cannabis has largely been ignored, according to a recent article in Psychiatric Times. Opioid and alcohol use disorders have long been recognized as substantial risks to the adolescent population, but the negative effects of cannabis tend to be overlooked. Although adolescents do not die from cannabis overdoses as they may from op**te overdoses, cannabis presents a significant danger.

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the euphoria-inducing cannabinoid in cannabis, is toxic to the adolescent brain, which is not fully developed until the age of 25 years. This toxicity is present even with non-disordered use (cannabis use that does not meet the DSM 5-TR criteria for a substance use disorder) and can lead to increased susceptibility to mental illness. Learn more.
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Psychiatric Times

From clinician wellness to THC use in adolescents, here are highlights from the week in Psychiatric Times.

17/01/2024

New data suggests more people who use ma*****na experience psychotic episodes. In some cases, particularly in young people, it can lead to permanent psychiatric disorders.
According to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, the average THC content found in cannabis has increased from 4% in 1995 to 15% in 2021, with some products advertising THC concentrations up to 90%. As a result, some doctors are urging teens to wait until they’re adults to use cannabis, as it may be safer at that time.
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The average THC content found in cannabis has increased from 4% in 1995 to 15% in 2021, the DEA reports.

15/01/2024

As we recognize Martin Luther King Day, we encourage you to learn more about his legacy.
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12/01/2024

Now that the big game is over, it’s encouraging to hear University of Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy share his story about his struggle with mental health and how he works to maintain it. Learn more: https://bit.ly/48t9gDV

UM quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s choice not to hide this act of mental self-care destigmatizes meditation for athletes, and more broadly, for men.

12/01/2024

Now that the big game is over, it’s encouraging to hear University of Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy share his story about his struggle with mental health and how he works to maintain it. Learn more: https://bit.ly/48t9gDV




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University of Michigan News

UM quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s choice not to hide this act of mental self-care destigmatizes meditation for athletes, and more broadly, for men.

10/01/2024

January is mental wellness awareness month, and here are some tips to care for your mental health.

09/01/2024

With winter weather here, it's essential to know that the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex has warming centers. Be safe!

08/01/2024

Winter can be the most beautiful time of the year for most people. But it’s also the time for the winter blues for many others.

Managing the symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder is one of the best things you can do for your health. You deserve to feel happy and well all year round. Help is available if you or a loved one is experiencing symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder. There are treatment options, including clinical research. You may reach us at (214) 396-4844.

05/01/2024

What you need to know about the signs of schizophrenia. Treatment options, including clinical research, are available. Call us at (214) 396-4844 to learn more.

04/01/2024

Happy Birthday to Dr. Johnson! May you have a great year!

03/01/2024

Are you aware of the benefits of taking part in clinical research? There are many!

01/01/2024

Happy New Year! May you and yours have a wonderful year!
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29/12/2023

For those in recovery, New Year's Eve can be challenging. Here are some tips to maintain sobriety and enjoy the season.

28/12/2023

Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder in which people interpret reality abnormally. Schizophrenia may result in some combination of hallucinations, delusions, and extremely disordered thinking and behavior that impairs daily functioning, and can be disabling.

People with schizophrenia require lifelong treatment. Early treatment may help get symptoms under control before serious complications develop and may help improve the long-term outlook.

There is hope and treatment options, including clinical research, may be an option. Our Richardson site is doing a study on acute schizophrenia. To learn more, call us at (214) 396-4844.

27/12/2023

We are pleased to welcome Mallory Witham to the team! Many will recognize her from her work with the The STARR Coalition. She has joined us as the Director of Business Development.

25/12/2023

The holidays can be challenging to some and here are some tips to support your mental health at this time of year.

25/12/2023

The holidays can be challenging to some and here are some tips to support your mental health at this time of year.

22/12/2023

Despite the long, dark days, December can be the most wonderful time of the year for most people. But it’s also the time for the winter blues for many others. For this reason, December has been designated as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Awareness Month. https://bit.ly/4asgiKv

This fact sheet provides information about seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression. It includes a description of SAD, signs and symptoms, how SAD is diagnosed, causes, and treatment options.

21/12/2023

Welcome to winter!

18/12/2023

Research shows that leading with empathy is essential to promoting a positive culture. Yet, expressing empathy makes many people feel awkward. Still, no one has access to our thoughts. They only have access to what we say and do, say the authors of “Positive Communication for Leaders.”


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Julien Mirivel

Empathy is the ability to imagine and understand others’ experiences. When leaders listen with empathy, the people around them feel understood, supported, and appreciated.

18/12/2023

For those in recovery, the holidays can be challenging. Here are some tips to remain sober during this time of year. Treatment options, including clinical research, are available, and there is hope

14/12/2023

'Tis the season for ugly sweaters and Dana, Jordan, Dr. Bartley, Claudia and Whitney wore theirs!

13/12/2023

As more and more people are talking about mental health, it’s encouraging to see celebrities share their stories. Bowen Yang of Saturday Night Live fame discussed how he powered through a rough patch. Treatment options, including clinical research, are available, and there is hope
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The “SNL” star announced in July that he was taking a break from his podcast to treat depersonalization, a condition where people have out-of-body experiences.