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Discover why women may experience more seasonal mood shifts in the fall and learn practical self-care strategies. The Young Women’s Clinic at Saint Sophie’s Psychiatric Center offers tailored therapy, medication, and support to help women maintain balance during autumn transitions.

Fall holidays and gatherings can trigger PTSD symptoms, from stress and anxiety to disrupted routines. Discover coping strategies, therapy options, and professional support at Saint Sophie’s Psychiatric Center to manage seasonal challenges and improve your well-being this season.

Learn how fall transitions can affect eating habits and body image. Discover therapy strategies, treatment options, and support for eating disorders. Saint Sophie’s Psychiatric Center provides compassionate, personalized care to help you build healthier patterns this season.

Discover why fall can trigger anxiety or depression and how to manage symptoms with therapy, medication, and self-care. Saint Sophie’s Psychiatric Center offers compassionate, personalized treatment to help you improve your mental health this season.

Suicide Rates Are On the Rise in North Dakota and Across the NationCurrent data shows that overall suicide rates in the United States are at their highest since 1941. In 2022 suicide was the leading cause of death in people ages 25-44, ending the lives of approximately 49,500 people nationwide. As of 2020, suicide was the 12th most common cause of death overall in North Dakota, and national suicide rates, while decreased in 2019 and 2020, showed a sharp and sustained increase in 2021. Minnesota&...

Similar to the US Surgeon General’s advisory on pediatric mental health, the American Psychological Association has issued an advisory specific to social media use in children and teens. The potential risk of harm appears to be highest in young adolescents, approximately 10-14 years of age, as this is a period of significant developmental transition. A summary of the recommendations is as follows:

The US Surgeon General recently published an advisory regarding the mental health of children and young people in the United States. This was in response to a steady increase in rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide in this demographic over the past decade. This advisory serves as a guide for the organizations that surround young people, as well as the people who care for them, with goals and recommendations of increased awareness, knowledge, and equitable access to mental health services.

COVID-19 has left its mark on all of us. The pandemic altered our entire way of life, and it's taken its toll on people's mental health. For those who contracted the virus, however, there could be a significantly higher risk.

The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry posted a great resource, Autism Spectrum Disorder: Parents’ Medication Guide.

Today, U.S. Surgeon Vivek H. Murthy published a landmark report on a health crisis affecting every community in our country. Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General’s Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health is a comprehensive review of the science of substance use, misuse, and disorder.