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Dr. Melissa A. Brotman leads the Neuroscience and Novel Therapeutics Unit (NNT) in the Emotion and Development Branch at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Intramural Research Program (IRP). Dr.

Blog post 04.20.2023

Are the Kids Really Alright? Troubling Headlines, Teenage Girls, and Declining Mental Health

The headlines and the CDC report are indeed alarming, but they should serve as a wakeup call to all of us. Yes, we should think seriously about why we are seeing a steep decline in the mental health of teenage girls, but we have to come together now as parents, family, friends, educators, clinicians, providers, and as a society to support, enhance and establish more preventive measures for our youth.
Personal Story 04.03.2023

Managing My Mental Health Journey

Remember that healing takes time, but it is possible. With the right tools and support, you can overcome your struggles and live a happy and fulfilling life.

Anna Swan, PhD is a clinical psychologist and California Clinical Director at Lumate Health, a telehealth company designed to provide high-quality cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety among adolescents ages 12 to 17. Dr.

Personal Story 03.22.2023

Anxious Nation

Why are we, as a nation, experiencing such catastrophic and alarmingly high rates of anxiety and mental health concerns among our youth?  
Blog post 02.08.2023

Keep Your Mental Health in the Game: Therapy and Support for Athletes

Athletes will continue to work hard, push themselves, and make their bodies do things many of us can only marvel at, but the attention and awareness to mental health in the field of sports gives them a fighting chance with conditions like anxiety and depression.

Clayton Echard is a former Collegiate & Professional Athlete, who played on the Seattle Seahawks, former lead on ABC's The Bachelor, and an advocate for Fitness & Mental Health.

Personal Story 01.06.2023

Who I Really Am

This song is dedicated and directed to those who suffer from the condition commonly known as anxiety. As someone suffering from anxiety, I have found art as my outlet to express my feelings and combat my condition. 
Personal Story 01.06.2023

My Three Steps: How I Went from Socially Anxious to Socially Confident

You might think being able to strategize is a good thing, but when it involves hours and hours of time thinking of ways to get out of having to ask a question, give a presentation, speak up in class, and generally avoid most social interaction, it can be detrimental.