5 signs it’s time to seek counselling If your friend or family member told you they were receiving counselling what would you think? Today, counselling and psychotherapy is often kept a secret by those in treatment. Despite the stigma there’s heaps of research providing evidence that the talking cure is effective in treating many of […]

Do you feel there is always too much to do? Do you have a long ‘to do’ list or does your inbox never end its demand upon you? Do you believe that in order to succeed you must ‘do’ or ‘take action’? Whatever your lifestyle, the demands of a fast pace life causes so much […]

Overview This is a new era for public health, with a higher priority and dedicated resources. This White Paper outlines our commitment to protecting the population from serious health threats; helping people live longer, healthier and more fulfilling lives; and improving the health of the poorest, fastest. It responds to Professor Sir Michael Marmot’s Fair Society, Healthy Lives […]

 Karen L. Swartz, M.D., received her B.A. from Princeton University and her M.D. from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She completed her psychiatry residency at  Johns Hopkins Hospital, where she served as chief resident. She is the Director of Clinical and Educational Programs at the Johns Hopkins Mood Disorders Center. Dr. Swartz is  also […]

Purpose of this document Choosing to take part in clinical research is an important personal decision. Your decision to participate will depend on your interests, needs, and expectations about research. This brochure, prepared by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), provides answers to common questions about volunteering for mental health clinical research. NIMH is […]