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Jeannie Lawrence MD

But First, Be Happy: Reasons High Achievers Must Prioritize Their Mental Health

THE HAPPINESS MYTH All humans are on a quest to be happy, whether they are consciously aware of this or not. The desire to be happy...

Jeannie Lawrence MD

The Road To High Functioning Depression Is Paved With Gold Stars:

When being a high achiever leads to depression

Jeannie Lawrence MD

Signs You May Have Depression Even Though You Are High Functioning

The term "high functioning depression" has made its way into mainstream vernacular over recent years. It is not an actual clinical...

Jeannie Lawrence MD

A Psychiatrist’s Guide to Treating Depression While Pregnant

Jade’s primary care doctor had been prescribing her Prozac, a commonly used antidepressant medication, for almost a year before two blue...

Jeannie Lawrence MD

How a Gratitude Practice Helps Us Feel Better Despite Life’s Circumstances

Recently, I conducted a follow up psychiatry appointment with a patient diagnosed with both Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (also known as...

Jeannie Lawrence MD

Three Simple Steps To Finding Peace In The Midst Of A Pandemic

Being angry, anxious and depressed are NOT mandatory, despite what is happening around us.

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