The Great Depression was the worst economic downturn in the history of the industrialized world, lasting from to It began after the stock market crash of October , which sent Wall Street into a panic and wiped out millions of investors. Over the next several years, consumer spending and investment dropped, causing steep declines in… Read More »
In the Boston area, the number of people hospitalized for COVID-19 is steadily decreasing. This is obviously happy news and a long-awaited reason to celebrate; however, we continue to be concerned about the mental health of our patients, especially those who are pregnant. Even in the best of times, women who are pregnant or have… Read More »
Open the Search Form. Sometimes people who are feeling depressed think about hurting themselves or dying. If you or someone you know is having these feelings, get help now. Department of Health and Human Services—runs both crisis centers. For more information visit the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline website. Do you think you might be depressed?… Read More »
Work with your health take provider to make an informed choice that gives you — and your baby — the best chance for long-term health. For instance, early studies reported an association can antidepressant use during pregnant and depression, but larger, more recent studies found that while children of mothers with depression are at increased… Read More »
Animals in captivity often display repetitive functionless behaviours. Watching my six-year-old pace the yard last week I felt a palpable grief for what he is going through. It reminded me of a haggard tiger I once saw in a zoo – not a place I think I’ll ever feel right visiting again after lockdown. he… Read More »