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Straight, No Chaser: Focus on Domestic Violence

Are you concerned about domestic violence? You are not alone. Domestic violence occurs in every culture and society. It occurs in all age groups and in men and women. It occurs in
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD March 11, 2014

Psychiatric Patients Wait

This graph is worth a billion words. What I’d like to point to is that care of psychiatric patients is just one of the factors that adds to U.S. emergency rooms’ realit
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD January 11, 2014

Straight No Chaser: Your Stress Management Plan

The path to “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” isn’t as simple as the song suggests, but if the song had a heart, it would be in the right place. Today’s contribution to your New Ye
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD January 10, 2014

Straight, No Chaser: Pass The Stress Test

Let’s agree not to go into the New Year filled with last year’s tension or without a plan to avoid new stress. In fact, let’s take this time to lay the groundwork for one now
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD January 6, 2014

Straight, No Chaser: The Intersection of Health and Happiness, aka Merry Christmas!

  Today is Christmas, and we want to celebrate the best parts of you! Even better, do that for yourself and allow that to translate into better health. We have previously discusse
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD December 25, 2013

Straight, No Chaser: Do You Take Antidepressants? Learn About the "Black Box" Warning Label.

It’s important to note that most recent group of antidepressants known as SSRIs are a marked leap forward in safety from their predecessors. Even still, they retain undesired
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD December 10, 2013

Straight, No Chaser: Mass Trauma, Community Stress and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

This is the fourth in a series on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). For an introduction to PTSD, including signs, symptoms and those at risk, click here. For a discussion of t
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD December 9, 2013

Straight, No Chaser: The Effects of PTSD on Children

This is part of a series on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). For a review of PTSD signs, symptoms and those at risk, click here. For a review of PTSD diagnosis and treatment
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD December 6, 2013

Straight, No Chaser: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Diagnosis and Treatment

For a review of PTSD signs, symptoms and those at risk, click here. Not every traumatized person develops post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In those that do, symptoms typica
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD December 5, 2013

Straight, No Chaser: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder – Signs, Symptoms and Those at Risk

I deal with disease and death everyday as an Emergency Physician, and it’s dehumanizing on many levels. Imaging having to pronounce someone dead despite giving your version o
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD November 30, 2013

Straight, No Chaser: The Holiday Blues – Tips to Deal with Depression and Stress This Time of Year

I don’t mean to bring anyone down during what is supposed to be the ‘most wonderful time of the year’, but in reality there are many people hurting. For some, life’s traged
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD November 28, 2013

Straight, No Chaser: When Eating Goes Wrong, Part II – Bulimia

If you read Part I of this conversation on eating disorders (anorexia nervosa), you will recall that eating disorders are a mix of an abnormal body image combined with abnormal be
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD November 27, 2013

Straight, No Chaser: When Eating Goes Wrong, Part I – Anorexia

Our society doesn’t do the job it should in promoting a normal image of health. The typically promoted American ideal of beauty sets standards that lead many to pursue unreal
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD November 26, 2013

I just got prescribed an antidepressant. About what should I be concerned?

For the answer to this concern, let’s go straight to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) site, which roughly states the following: Antidepressants are safe and pop
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD November 25, 2013

From the Health Library of SterlingMedicalAdvice.com: "What are psychosocial disorders?"

  Our latest reader submission strikes at the heart of the age-old concern about the relationship between our environment and our mind. It is important to appreciate that ment
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD November 18, 2013

From the Health Library of SterlingMedicalAdvice.com: "What is Roid Rage?"

Excessive anabolic (muscle-building) steroid use has many well-known side effects, but one of particular interest is the development of behavioral changes.  ‘Roid rage’
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD November 11, 2013

From the Health Library of SterlingMedicalAdvice.com: Are there herbal therapies for anxiety disorder?

Yes. Two herbal treatments for anxiety disorders that I’ll mention now include kava kava (also called kava) and valerian. Kava has been used to relieve anxiety and improve sl
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD October 23, 2013

Straight, No Chaser: Keys to Mental (Un)Health and (Un)Happiness

Everyone has thoughts about the keys to happiness, but we can objectify the conversation and identify what’s most likely to make you unhappy and lead to depression. You may find
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD October 23, 2013

From the Health Library of SterlingMedicalAdvice.com: “What are some warning signs of mental illness?”

Symptoms of mental illness vary, but immediate and drastic changes in mood, thinking, and/or behaviors are common indicators. Should any such symptoms develop, seek medical attenti
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD October 18, 2013

“What should I look for as an indicator of poor mental health in children?”

Introduction Today’s questions related to mental health in children. “What should I look for in my child as an indicator of mental health issues?” Today’s quest
By Jeffrey Sterling, MD October 16, 2013
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