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Mental Health Treatment Through a Partial Hospital Program

Bethany Rallis, PhD, LCP, and Sarah Schmidhofer, MD
September 20, 2023

There is a great need for quality mental health treatment across the United States, particularly following the stresses we've faced during the past few years. Many people turn to their outpatient psychiatrist or therapist for...

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How to Maintain Your Mental Health in Winter

Brown University Health Blog Team
January 20, 2023

It’s that time of year again. The sun is setting early. The weather is getting colder and colder. And with the rise of...

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Seasonal affective disorder affecting women

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): FAQs

Brown University Health Blog Team
January 18, 2023

What is seasonal affective disorder? Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that's related to changes...

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Post Holiday Blues: Helping your child through it

Access Center at Bradley Hospital
January 3, 2023

Fall is a season busy with the return to school, a few three-day weekends, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah...

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Obesity, Diabetes and Weight Loss Drugs: The Facts on Hormonal Medications

Sheenagh Bodkin, MD
December 22, 2022

Obesity is more than just carrying extra weight. It is a medical condition that occurs when the amount of body fat...

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Resolutions:  They can be H.A.R.D.

Brown University Health Blog Team
December 20, 2022

Once again, it’s that time of year when we make a promise to ourselves to stick with our diets and exercise regimens...

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Holiday and Wellness Gift Guide

Brown University Health Blog Team
November 23, 2022

Holiday shoppers are making their lists and checking them twice, especially this year with inflation impacting the price...

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Topics of Interest

Recess Isn’t Just for Kids: Adults Need Playtime Too

Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care
June 20, 2019

Kids are diving into two months of summer fun — an extended recess, if you like. Their vacation visions might include...

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Health Benefits of Pets

Five Ways Pets Make Our Lives Better

Brown University Health Blog Team
August 29, 2019

Most pet owners would probably agree that having a pet is a joy. There’s a special bond that develops between an animal...

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Dealing with difficult people at work

Workplace Wellness: Avoiding Conflicts with Coworkers

Brown University Health Outpatient Psychiatry
August 26, 2019

Our work lives account for a good deal of our waking hours. Forty or more each week are often spent with the people at...

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Upcoming Events & Recent News

May
31
2025

Free Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose Screenings

Join the Brown University Community Health Institute for a free blood pressure and blood glucose screening. These screenings support early detection, diagnosis, and treatment. Don’t miss this opportunity for a quick and important check ...
May
31
2025

Free Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose Screenings

Join the Brown University Community Health Institute for a free blood pressure and blood glucose screening. These screenings support early detection, diagnosis, and treatment. Don’t miss this opportunity for a quick and important check ...
June
10
2025

Advancing Cancer Research in Rhode Island: Cures and Care

Join the Brown University Health Community Health Institute from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10 for a free virtual Community Health Ambassadors lecture featuring Stephanie Graff, MD, director of breast oncology at ...