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May 28, 2022
Signs, symptoms, and help for moms with postpartum depression
Bringing a new baby home can be a momentous and joyous occasion. But not all new moms have feelings of happiness and hope. The sudden hormonal changes after delivery can cause anxiety, stress, isolation, fatigue, loss of appetite, and difficulty sleeping. In fact, about 80 percent of new mothers report feeling tearful and emotionally fragile…
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May 20, 2022
Virtual therapy: Is it right for your child?
Childhood mental health has become a top concern among parents—and for good reason. For more than two years, COVID-19 has affected every part of our lives. The ongoing stress and uncertainty our kids have experienced has been so profound that the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and the…
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May 11, 2022
Women’s guide to good health at every age
May is Women’s Health Month, which serves as an important reminder for women to make your health a priority. So how can you focus on your health? Start by adopting healthy eating habits, exercising regularly, and taking the steps to manage stress. But don’t forget, staying on track with preventive care screenings is also key…
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May 04, 2022
Help for a local mom when she needed it most
When Jillian Morsellino’s 3-year-old daughter got sick, the Albany mother thought it was just a cold. Little Nala had tested positive for COVID-19 five weeks prior, but at the time, experienced no symptoms. Several weeks later, the little girl stopped eating and drinking, was extremely fatigued, and developed a fever of 104 degrees. That’s…
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May 04, 2022
15 autism myths a pediatrician wants you to ignore
Over my 25 years of practice, I have gotten to know hundreds of young autistic patients and their caregivers. In 2019, we founded the Autism Medical Home at Albany Medical Center to provide a comforting medical environment and experience for young people with autism. In the U.S., one in 44 children is now diagnosed with…
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April 29, 2022
Improving mental health in the workplace
Most of us go to work every day wanting to put our best foot forward, but if you are struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, or any other mental health condition, doing your best can be extremely difficult. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), 1 in 4 U.S. adults is suffering from a diagnosable…
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