{ "version": "https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1", "title": "Harvard Health Posts by Stephanie Collier, MD, MPH Feed", "home_page_url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/authors/stephanie-collier-md-mph", "feed_url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/authors/stephanie-collier-md-mph/feed/json", "language": "en-US", "icon": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/img/logos/hhp-logo-mark-lg.jpg", "items": [{ "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-can-you-find-joy-or-at-least-peace-during-difficult-times-202210062826", "title": "How can you find joy (or at least peace) during difficult times?", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-can-you-find-joy-or-at-least-peace-during-difficult-times-202210062826", "content_html": "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": "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.", "date_published": "2022-10-17T10:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2022-10-17T10:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Stephanie Collier, MD, MPH" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/13142/conversions/39daefba-0027-40f2-a8cd-c20a01bc6284-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Mind & Mood","Depression","Mental Health" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/apps-to-accelerometers-can-technology-improve-mental-health-in-older-adults-202208162801", "title": "Apps to accelerometers: Can technology improve mental health in older adults?", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/apps-to-accelerometers-can-technology-improve-mental-health-in-older-adults-202208162801", "content_html": "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": "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.", "date_published": "2022-08-16T10:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2022-08-16T10:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Stephanie Collier, MD, MPH" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/12992/conversions/bc9e5bc7-82f8-4e3e-a295-bdc06af06ec5-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Mind & Mood","Healthcare","Mental Health" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/is-climate-change-keeping-you-up-at-night-you-may-have-climate-anxiety-202206132761", "title": "If climate change keeps you up at night, here's how to cope", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/is-climate-change-keeping-you-up-at-night-you-may-have-climate-anxiety-202206132761", "content_html": "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": "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?", "date_published": "2022-06-13T10:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2022-06-13T10:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Stephanie Collier, MD, MPH" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/12786/conversions/4cfacd5e-8337-4242-bcf7-66e392920066-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Mind & Mood","Anxiety","Brain health","Depression","Environmental health","Mental Health","Stress" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/war-anxiety-how-to-cope-202205232748", "title": "War anxiety: How to cope", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/war-anxiety-how-to-cope-202205232748", "content_html": "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": "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.", "date_published": "2022-05-23T12:00:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2022-05-23T12:00:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Stephanie Collier, MD, MPH" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/12751/conversions/36dce072-92e3-4a2d-882c-850fd8c46689-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Anxiety","Mental Health","Stress","Healthy aging and longevity" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/sex-drugs-and-depression-what-your-doctor-needs-to-know-202203222710", "title": "Sex, drugs, and depression: What your doctor needs to know", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/sex-drugs-and-depression-what-your-doctor-needs-to-know-202203222710", "content_html": "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": "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.", "date_published": "2022-03-22T10:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2022-03-22T10:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Stephanie Collier, MD, MPH" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/12511/conversions/bfcfe200-de97-4aaa-b911-9d2fcab9ba28-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Anxiety","Addiction","Depression","Healthcare","Mental Health","Sexual Health","Healthy aging and longevity" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/is-a-mobile-app-as-good-as-a-therapist-202202072683", "title": "Is a mobile app as good as a therapist?", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/is-a-mobile-app-as-good-as-a-therapist-202202072683", "content_html": "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": "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.", "date_published": "2022-02-07T10:30:00-05:00", "date_modified": "2022-02-07T10:30:00-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Stephanie Collier, MD, MPH" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/12281/conversions/fb49821d-06d8-4dcd-b633-ce3696b5ad89-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Mind & Mood","Stress","Mental Health","Anxiety","Depression" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/postpartum-anxiety-an-invisible-disorder-that-can-affect-new-mothers-202107302558", "title": "Postpartum anxiety is invisible, but common and treatable", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/postpartum-anxiety-an-invisible-disorder-that-can-affect-new-mothers-202107302558", "content_html": "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": "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.", "date_published": "2021-07-30T10:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2021-07-30T10:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Stephanie Collier, MD, MPH" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/11367/conversions/eda41d6e-d9b8-4a2e-a7a3-0507f0775d67-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Women's Health","Anxiety","Mental Health","Pregnancy" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-can-you-manage-anxiety-during-pregnancy-202106252512", "title": "How can you manage anxiety during pregnancy?", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-can-you-manage-anxiety-during-pregnancy-202106252512", "content_html": "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": "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.", "date_published": "2021-06-25T00:00:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2021-06-25T00:00:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Stephanie Collier, MD, MPH" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/11080/conversions/8785e1f9-58c8-4105-96a2-4dd0bdba3560-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Mind & Mood","Anxiety","Mental Health","Pregnancy","Medications and treatments" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/could-covid-19-infection-be-responsible-for-your-depressed-mood-or-anxiety-2021041922391", "title": "Could COVID-19 infection be responsible for your depressed mood or anxiety?", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/could-covid-19-infection-be-responsible-for-your-depressed-mood-or-anxiety-2021041922391", "content_html": "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": "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.", "date_published": "2021-05-25T00:00:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2021-05-25T00:00:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Stephanie Collier, MD, MPH" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/10484/conversions/GettyImages-1215713214-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "COVID-19","Anxiety","Mental Health","Depression" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-can-you-help-a-loved-one-suffering-from-loneliness-202009042266", "title": "How can you help a loved one suffering from loneliness?", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-can-you-help-a-loved-one-suffering-from-loneliness-202009042266", "content_html": "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": "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.", "date_published": "2020-09-04T00:00:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2020-09-04T00:00:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Stephanie Collier, MD, MPH" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/10273/conversions/GettyImages-1197184267-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/should-we-screen-all-adolescent-girls-and-women-for-anxiety-2020081420754", "title": "Should we screen all adolescent girls and women for anxiety?", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/should-we-screen-all-adolescent-girls-and-women-for-anxiety-2020081420754", "content_html": "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": "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.", "date_published": "2020-08-17T00:00:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2020-08-17T00:00:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Stephanie Collier, MD, MPH" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/10262/conversions/GettyImages-1134371125-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Mental Health","Anxiety" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/what-should-you-do-during-a-psychiatric-medication-shortage-2020070220526", "title": "What should you do during a psychiatric medication shortage?", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/what-should-you-do-during-a-psychiatric-medication-shortage-2020070220526", "content_html": "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": "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.", "date_published": "2020-07-02T14:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2020-07-02T14:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Stephanie Collier, MD, MPH" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/10223/conversions/GettyImages-1214438618-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Medications and treatments","Mental Health" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/collaborative-care-treating-mental-illnesses-in-primary-care-2020052719918", "title": "Collaborative care: Treating mental illnesses in primary care", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/collaborative-care-treating-mental-illnesses-in-primary-care-2020052719918", "content_html": "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": "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.", "date_published": "2020-05-27T14:30:17-04:00", "date_modified": "2020-05-27T14:30:17-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Stephanie Collier, MD, MPH" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/10187/conversions/GettyImages-1179961418-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Mental Health","Stress" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/struggling-with-attention-and-organization-as-you-age-it-could-be-adhd-not-dementia-2020042119514", "title": "Struggling with attention and organization as you age? It could be ADHD, not dementia", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/struggling-with-attention-and-organization-as-you-age-it-could-be-adhd-not-dementia-2020042119514", "content_html": "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": "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.", "date_published": "2020-04-21T14:30:51-04:00", "date_modified": "2020-04-21T14:30:51-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Stephanie Collier, MD, MPH" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/10142/conversions/GettyImages-1133254011-1-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Mental Health" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/what-works-best-for-treating-depression-and-anxiety-in-dementia-202003182112", "title": "What works best for treating depression and anxiety in dementia?", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/what-works-best-for-treating-depression-and-anxiety-in-dementia-202003182112", "content_html": "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": "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.", "date_published": "2020-03-18T00:00:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2020-03-18T00:00:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Stephanie Collier, MD, MPH" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/10087/conversions/GettyImages-629005454-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Mind & Mood","Brain health","Depression","Anxiety" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/whats-the-best-way-to-manage-agitation-related-to-dementia-2020021418816", "title": "What’s the best way to manage agitation related to dementia?", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/whats-the-best-way-to-manage-agitation-related-to-dementia-2020021418816", "content_html": "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": "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.", "date_published": "2020-02-14T11:30:13-05:00", "date_modified": "2020-02-14T11:30:13-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Stephanie Collier, MD, MPH" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/10050/conversions/GettyImages-477737774-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Alzheimer's","Caregiving" ] } ] }