IPEG, International Pharmaco-EEG Society is hosting its 19th biennial conference from October 26th through 30th in Nijmegen, the Netherlands.  Our very own Dr. Mark Schiller will be presenting on EEG-Based Personalized Medicine on Friday at 11:30am.

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When a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis, it’s natural to feel confused and helpless. Throughout your life, many of us learn how to give first aid in an emergency for all types of situations…. except for those involving mental calamities.  Yet, many of us find ourselves in a situation where help is clearly and eminently required, and you have no idea where to start or who to call.  Here are a few tips and tools that should be included in your psychological ‘first aid kit’…

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Today marks World Mental Health Day, which aims to raise public awareness around mental health issues and the importance of mental wellbeing.   World Health Organization (WHO) declared the theme of this year’s World Mental Health Day –  “psychological first aid”.  

Psychological first aid includes support that ensures anyone in acute distress to receive basic support including health, mental health, and social support.  It’s a good reminder for all of us to remember, one out of four of us experience psychiatric problems, and that mental crisis requires a first aid as would any physical injury.  

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