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From La Casita to the Super Bowl: A Puerto Rican Story
I write this piece from a dual perspective that I carry with me every day: as both a Puerto Rican and an American, and as a psychiatrist who has spent years listening closely to how identity, culture, pride, and pain live inside people. There is no doubt that seeing a Puerto Rican man, Benito Antonio…
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The Connection between Anxiety and Sleep: Improving Mental Health Through Rest
In a fast-paced world, we often forget about the basic things that can make our lives run more smoothly. Many people believe that we can only improve our well-being through medication, doctor visits, therapy, and herbal remedies. However, we sometimes overlook smaller factors that can improve not only our physical health but also our mental…
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Happy Mommy, Happy Baby
Many women across the U.S. battle depression on a daily basis. Depressive and anxiety disorders affect 7.1% and 19.1%, respectively, of the US adult populations annually and disproportionately affect reproductive-aged women. Treatment of depression may include psychotherapy (talk therapy), antidepressant medications, or a combination of both. Approximately 7% of US reproductive-aged women report being prescribed…