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                                                    <title><![CDATA[Harvard Health Posts by Stephanie Collier, MD, MPH Feed]]></title>
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                                <subtitle>Harvard Health Blog: You'll find posts from Harvard Medical School physicians and our editors on a variety of health news and issues.</subtitle>
                                                    <updated>2022-10-17T10:30:00-04:00</updated>
                        <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[How can you find joy (or at least peace) during difficult times?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-can-you-find-joy-or-at-least-peace-during-difficult-times-202210062826" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-can-you-find-joy-or-at-least-peace-during-difficult-times-202210062826</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Stephanie Collier, MD, MPH]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[When people are going through difficult times, it's normal to feel a lack of joy. But even while struggling, the ability to find moments of joy can have profound and far-reaching effects on the mind and body.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Mind &amp; Mood" />
                        <category term="Depression" />
                        <category term="Mental Health" />
                        <updated>2022-10-17T10:30:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Apps to accelerometers: Can technology improve mental health in older adults?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/apps-to-accelerometers-can-technology-improve-mental-health-in-older-adults-202208162801" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/apps-to-accelerometers-can-technology-improve-mental-health-in-older-adults-202208162801</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Stephanie Collier, MD, MPH]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The adoption of technology has grown rapidly among older adults, and with it have come potential benefits to mental health, daily functioning, and quality of life. Those who want to help an older person in their life might suggest one of the many options available.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Mind &amp; Mood" />
                        <category term="Healthcare" />
                        <category term="Mental Health" />
                        <updated>2022-08-16T10:30:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[If climate change keeps you up at night, here&#039;s how to cope]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/is-climate-change-keeping-you-up-at-night-you-may-have-climate-anxiety-202206132761" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/is-climate-change-keeping-you-up-at-night-you-may-have-climate-anxiety-202206132761</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Stephanie Collier, MD, MPH]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Climate anxiety is distress related to worries about how the effects of climate change. It's more likely to affect adolescents and young adults, leading to chronic stress, depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, and more. What can you do to manage climate anxiety in yourself or a young person in your life?]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Mind &amp; Mood" />
                        <category term="Anxiety" />
                        <category term="Brain health" />
                        <category term="Depression" />
                        <category term="Environmental health" />
                        <category term="Mental Health" />
                        <category term="Stress" />
                        <updated>2022-06-13T10:30:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[War anxiety: How to cope]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/war-anxiety-how-to-cope-202205232748" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/war-anxiety-how-to-cope-202205232748</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Stephanie Collier, MD, MPH]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[News and social media are filled with disturbing stories and images. Anxiety about war, coming on top of two years of the pandemic, is hitting us particularly hard. The symptoms of war anxiety can be physical or mental; knowing what tools to use and how can help break the anxiety cycle.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Anxiety" />
                        <category term="Mental Health" />
                        <category term="Stress" />
                        <category term="Healthy aging and longevity" />
                        <updated>2022-05-23T12:00:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Sex, drugs, and depression: What your doctor needs to know]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/sex-drugs-and-depression-what-your-doctor-needs-to-know-202203222710" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/sex-drugs-and-depression-what-your-doctor-needs-to-know-202203222710</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Stephanie Collier, MD, MPH]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[For many people, a visit to the doctor causes anxiety, and discussing sensitive subjects like sexual problems, substance use, or mental health issues is even more likely to induce discomfort. But these discussions can be less anxiety-inducing and more productive if people know what to expect.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Anxiety" />
                        <category term="Addiction" />
                        <category term="Depression" />
                        <category term="Healthcare" />
                        <category term="Mental Health" />
                        <category term="Sexual Health" />
                        <category term="Healthy aging and longevity" />
                        <updated>2022-03-22T10:30:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Is a mobile app as good as a therapist?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/is-a-mobile-app-as-good-as-a-therapist-202202072683" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/is-a-mobile-app-as-good-as-a-therapist-202202072683</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Stephanie Collier, MD, MPH]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Due to the lengthy wait for an appointment with a therapist, many people have turned to the numerous mental health apps available on smartphones. Research did not find convincing evidence that use of any such app resulted in significant improvement in symptoms, but some may be useful as a complement to therapy.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Mind &amp; Mood" />
                        <category term="Stress" />
                        <category term="Mental Health" />
                        <category term="Anxiety" />
                        <category term="Depression" />
                        <updated>2022-02-07T10:30:00-05:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Postpartum anxiety is invisible, but common and treatable]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/postpartum-anxiety-an-invisible-disorder-that-can-affect-new-mothers-202107302558" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/postpartum-anxiety-an-invisible-disorder-that-can-affect-new-mothers-202107302558</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Stephanie Collier, MD, MPH]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[It's not unusual for women to feel down or depressed after giving birth, but if the feelings persist or become debilitating, it's cause for concern. Many of the symptoms overlap between postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety, but some women do not respond as well to some treatments for depression, so it's important to establish the correct diagnosis.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Women&#039;s Health" />
                        <category term="Anxiety" />
                        <category term="Mental Health" />
                        <category term="Pregnancy" />
                        <updated>2021-07-30T10:30:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[How can you manage anxiety during pregnancy?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-can-you-manage-anxiety-during-pregnancy-202106252512" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-can-you-manage-anxiety-during-pregnancy-202106252512</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Stephanie Collier, MD, MPH]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[During pregnancy it's completely normal to experience a certain amount of anxiety about the baby, giving birth, and becoming a new parent. But for some women this worry takes over their thoughts and becomes debilitating. There are treatments available that may or may not involve medication, depending on the individual situation.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Mind &amp; Mood" />
                        <category term="Anxiety" />
                        <category term="Mental Health" />
                        <category term="Pregnancy" />
                        <category term="Medications and treatments" />
                        <updated>2021-06-25T00:00:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Could COVID-19 infection be responsible for your depressed mood or anxiety?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/could-covid-19-infection-be-responsible-for-your-depressed-mood-or-anxiety-2021041922391" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/could-covid-19-infection-be-responsible-for-your-depressed-mood-or-anxiety-2021041922391</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Stephanie Collier, MD, MPH]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[We are still learning about the long-term effects of COVID-19 on the brain, but we know that the pandemic has resulted in worsening mental health for many people. A new study confirmed that COVID-19 infection increased the risk of developing psychiatric disorders.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="COVID-19" />
                        <category term="Anxiety" />
                        <category term="Mental Health" />
                        <category term="Depression" />
                        <updated>2021-05-25T00:00:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[How can you help a loved one suffering from loneliness?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-can-you-help-a-loved-one-suffering-from-loneliness-202009042266" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-can-you-help-a-loved-one-suffering-from-loneliness-202009042266</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Stephanie Collier, MD, MPH]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[As the coronavirus pandemic continues, more people are dealing with extended periods of isolation from family and friends. Increasing feelings of loneliness are a serious health issue that can increase the risk of death. If you or someone you know is in this situation, there are things you can do to mitigate the circumstances.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <updated>2020-09-04T00:00:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Should we screen all adolescent girls and women for anxiety?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/should-we-screen-all-adolescent-girls-and-women-for-anxiety-2020081420754" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/should-we-screen-all-adolescent-girls-and-women-for-anxiety-2020081420754</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Stephanie Collier, MD, MPH]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[A national organization that evaluates research and makes recommendations for women's preventive health care is supporting screening all adolescent girls and women for anxiety disorders. While this idea has merit, there are also risks involved in screening that should be considered, and the benefits should be weighed against potential harms.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Mental Health" />
                        <category term="Anxiety" />
                        <updated>2020-08-17T00:00:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[What should you do during a psychiatric medication shortage?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/what-should-you-do-during-a-psychiatric-medication-shortage-2020070220526" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/what-should-you-do-during-a-psychiatric-medication-shortage-2020070220526</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Stephanie Collier, MD, MPH]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[With the increased stress caused by the the COVID-19 pandemic, prescriptions for medications to treat mental illnesses have increased, leading to potential shortages of certain psychiatric medications. This means that some people might need to discuss their options with their prescribing clinician.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Medications and treatments" />
                        <category term="Mental Health" />
                        <updated>2020-07-02T14:30:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Collaborative care: Treating mental illnesses in primary care]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/collaborative-care-treating-mental-illnesses-in-primary-care-2020052719918" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/collaborative-care-treating-mental-illnesses-in-primary-care-2020052719918</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Stephanie Collier, MD, MPH]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Collaborative care is a team-based model of integrated psychiatric and primary care that can treat mental illnesses in the primary care setting. Providing this patient-centered care in the primary care setting improves access to mental health care and reduces stigma.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Mental Health" />
                        <category term="Stress" />
                        <updated>2020-05-27T14:30:17-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Struggling with attention and organization as you age? It could be ADHD, not dementia]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/struggling-with-attention-and-organization-as-you-age-it-could-be-adhd-not-dementia-2020042119514" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/struggling-with-attention-and-organization-as-you-age-it-could-be-adhd-not-dementia-2020042119514</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Stephanie Collier, MD, MPH]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Older adults who find themselves struggling with memory, attention, or focus may be diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment, but it could also be ADHD, particularly if the person has other relatives with the condition.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Mental Health" />
                        <updated>2020-04-21T14:30:51-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[What works best for treating depression and anxiety in dementia?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/what-works-best-for-treating-depression-and-anxiety-in-dementia-202003182112" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/what-works-best-for-treating-depression-and-anxiety-in-dementia-202003182112</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Stephanie Collier, MD, MPH]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[There is evidence that antidepressants are not effective in older people with dementia. Emerging research suggests that nondrug, psychosocial interventions are the most effective treatments for depression or anxiety in older adults with cognitive impairment.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Mind &amp; Mood" />
                        <category term="Brain health" />
                        <category term="Depression" />
                        <category term="Anxiety" />
                        <updated>2020-03-18T00:00:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[What’s the best way to manage agitation related to dementia?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/whats-the-best-way-to-manage-agitation-related-to-dementia-2020021418816" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/whats-the-best-way-to-manage-agitation-related-to-dementia-2020021418816</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Stephanie Collier, MD, MPH]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[When people with dementia start exhibiting agitated behaviors, doctors often prescribe medications, but these have risks of serious side effects. A new study found that nondrug interventions were more effective than medications in reducing agitation.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Alzheimer&#039;s" />
                        <category term="Caregiving" />
                        <updated>2020-02-14T11:30:13-05:00</updated>
        </entry>
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