What Is Postpartum Depression And How Can LCCR’s Trial Help?
If you are experiencing symptoms of postpartum depression, participating in one of our safe clinical trials at the Lehigh Center for Clinical Research may be right for you.
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Migraines: More Than “Just a Headache”
For those who suffer from chronic migraines, they have most likely experienced the stigma surrounding the condition at least once in their lifetime. To others, they may assume the sufferer is just seeking attention or lessen their pain by saying “it’s just a headache.” Migraines are more than “just a headache.” They can result in…
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Olympic Athletes and the Strain on Their Mental Health
We look forward to watching the best of the best athletes participate in the Olympic Games every four years, knowing it must have taken them great effort to get there. But are they all able to handle the extreme pressures involved in attaining such a great, superhuman accomplishment? It’s hard to imagine pulling off some…
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Debunking 3 Myths About Clinical Trials
The world of medicine has evolved from primative practices to the technologically advanced techniques that are used today. This is, in part, due to clinical trials and the people who participate in them. Clinical research is incredibly important to the advancement of both mental and physical medicine. Without it, we would have no way of…
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FDA Approves New Medical Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s Disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that affects memory, comprehension, and motor skills. Currently, Alzheimer’s affects an estimated 6.2 million Americans. This devastating illness can have a profound impact on the lives of those who are diagnosed with the disease, as well as their loved ones. Previously, the only available treatment for symptoms…
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Ending the Stigma: Howie Mandel Opens Up About His Struggles with OCD
Obsessive compulsive disorder, or OCD, is a mental health disorder that can affect people of all ages, classes, races, and walks of life. Strongly linked to disorders like Anxiety, OCD is characterized by obsessive thoughts, like unwanted and intrusive images, ideas, or feelings, and compulsions, behaviors that are performed in an attempt to relieve intensely distressing feelings.
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What’s the Difference Between Postpartum Depression and the Baby Blues?
Obviously, having a baby will massively change your life. Although you may expect to feel absolute pride and happiness after giving birth to your little bundle of joy, it is not at all uncommon to feel moody and overwhelmed instead.
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The Inspiring History of Mental Health Awareness Month
The month of May has been recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States since 1949. It was founded by the Mental Health America organization (then known as the National Association for Mental Health) in order to raise awareness and educate the public about mental illness, including conditions like depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder, and reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness.
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