Screen Time, Social Media, and Teen Mental Health - What Can Family Physicians Do Abstract Adolescent mental health has become a critical focus in both clinical practice and public health discussions. The rising prevalence of anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, attention difficulties, and self-harm behaviors among teenagers has intensified concern
Should Family Physicians Routinely Screen for Depression and Anxiety?
Should Family Physicians Routinely Screen for Depression and Anxiety Abstract This paper evaluates whether family physicians should implement routine screening for depression and anxiety among all adult patients, including those who do not present with explicit mental health complaints. Depression and anxiety remain among the most prevalent non-communicable conditions
Why Standard Blood Pressure Targets After Surgery May Be Harming Your Patients
Why Standard Blood Pressure Targets After Surgery May Be Harming Your Patients Introduction Low blood pressure after surgery remains a frequent and clinically significant complication, affecting millions of patients worldwide each year. Global surgical volume in 2012 was estimated at 312.9 million operations. Within this population,
Evidence-Based Insights into Everyday Human Behavior
Evidence-Based Insights into Everyday Human Behavior: A Compilation of Psychological Findings That Explain How We Think, Feel, and Act Abstract This paper presents a comprehensive review of psychological research findings that explain common patterns in human thinking, feeling, and behavior. Drawing from decades of research in
Fascinating Psychological Insights- Evidence-Based Observations About How the Human Mind and Behavior
Fascinating Psychological Insights: Evidence-Based Observations About How the Human Mind and Behavior Really Work Introduction Human behavior is an intricate reflection of emotion, memory, chemistry, and social connection. Modern psychological research continues to reveal small but striking insights into how our minds operate beneath conscious
Glycine’s Role in Sleep Enhancement- Clinical Evidence, Mechanisms, and Therapeutic Applications
Glycine's Role in Sleep Enhancement: Clinical Evidence, Mechanisms, and Therapeutic Applications Abstract Glycine, the smallest amino acid, has emerged as a promising natural sleep aid with growing clinical evidence supporting its effectiveness. This paper examines glycine's mechanisms of action in promoting sleep, reviews clinical studies
Early Morning Awakening Syndrome- Understanding Cortisol Dysregulation
Early Morning Awakening Syndrome: Understanding Cortisol Dysregulation and Evidence-Based Treatment Approaches for Healthcare Providers Please like and subscribe if you enjoyed this video :-) Abstract Early morning awakening, characterized by spontaneous awakening between 3:00-5:00 AM with difficulty returning to sleep,
Why GLP-1 Non-Responders Need Earlier Anti-Obesity Medication Intervention
Why GLP-1 Non-Responders Need Earlier Anti-Obesity Medication Intervention Introduction GLP-1 non-responders represent a critical challenge in obesity management that requires prompt medical intervention. Despite the availability of six FDA-approved anti-obesity medications (AOMs) for chronic weight management, current guidelines recommend waiting six months after behavioral therapy
Tachyphylaxis in Antidepressants: The Science Behind Treatment Resistance
Tachyphylaxis in Antidepressants: The Science Behind Treatment Resistance Introduction Tachyphylaxis is a challenging phenomenon that occurs when antidepressant medications gradually lose their therapeutic efficacy despite continued administration at the same dosage. The prevalence of antidepressant treatment tachyphylaxis is substantial, affecting approximately 25 percent of treated,
The Opioid Crisis in Family Practice: Safe Prescribing vs. Abandoning Patients
The Opioid Crisis in Family Practice: Safe Prescribing vs. Abandoning Patients Abstract The opioid crisis has placed family practice doctors in a challenging position. They must balance providing proper pain care for their patients while avoiding contributing to the widespread addiction and overdose problems facing
