Author name: Danesh Alam MD, DFAPA, DFASAM

Dr. Alam is an internationally renowned psychiatrist with academic affiliations with Northwestern University and University of Illinois, Chicago where he completed his residency training. He has been a principal investigator for over forty studies and has been involved in research leading to the approval of most psychiatric medications currently on the market. He is the founder of the Neuroscience Research Institute which continues to conduct research on cutting edge medication and interventional psychiatry. Dr. Alam is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and the American Society of Addiction Medicine. He has won several awards and has been featured extensively on radio and television.

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What Does High-Functioning Depression Look Like?

The effects depression has on someone’s life can be long-lasting and far-reaching. High-functioning depression looks a little different. Those who suffer from high functioning depression (HFD) outwardly appear to be perfectly fine, while internally they are struggling. When it comes to HFD, the person could be hurting internally, but those around them may not be […]

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Battling the Stigma of Mental Health Services for Healthcare Professionals

  Mental health services for healthcare professionals can be a hot-button topic. The stigma behind mental health for the layperson is bad enough. But factor in a degree in healthcare, and it is almost as though these professionals are expected to be healthy in all facets of their lives. That is simply an unrealistic expectation

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What Causes BPD?

If someone asks what causes BPD and its corresponding symptoms, it is first crucial to understand exactly what it is. Borderline Personality Disorder, or BPD, is a mental health condition consisting of difficulty with regulating emotions, stress response, and relating to others.  It could also mean that someone who struggles with BDP can have extremely

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Early Childhood Adversity and Trauma

Children can be extremely affected by events that happen during early childhood. Early childhood adversity and trauma can lead to some pretty devastating consequences. When a child goes through a household breaking up due to separation or divorce, it can be confusing. They can think it is their fault, or develop behavioral or developmental problems.

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What Are the Symptoms of Xanax Withdrawal?

The symptoms of Xanax withdrawal can be long lasting and extremely uncomfortable for those who are going through them. This medication can be addictive physically, leading to physical withdrawal when it is stopped. Understanding what the medication is, the symptoms associated with withdrawal from it, and how long they could potentially last can help someone

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How to Control Your Anger in a Relationship

Every relationship has its problems. Some are minor and others lead to explosive and hurtful arguments. But learning how to control anger in a relationship can change these explosive arguments from being damaging and hurtful, to being a constructive and positive way to deal with any problems that may arise within the relationship. Anger can

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Does My Insurance Cover Addiction Treatment?

When asking yourself “Does my insurance cover addiction treatment?” it is important to understand that each insurance plan is different. Most of the private health insurance policies through a job, or through the affordable care act, will cover addiction treatment. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) stated that behavioral health treatment needs to be covered as

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