Low mood in teens often goes undiagnosed
The National Institute of Mental Health notes 1 percent of teens have depressive disorders by 18, but many families miss signs. Clinicians warn that distinguishing clinical low mood from normal adolescent emotion is very challenging for both professionals and untrained parents.
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Wes
National Institute of Mental Health
Understanding teen depression and seeking proper care
The article outlines how teen depression differs from adult mood disorders, stresses that symptoms vary, and advises starting with outpatient therapy rather than emergency medication. It promotes a stepped approach: therapy, then medication if needed, and escalating to intensive outpatient therapy or inpatient care only in safety crises. It highlights signs, the role of friends, risks of untreated mood issues, and sources for expert guidance and events.
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Maria Davila
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Kyra
Wes
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Fiona McAllister
Steve Kraske
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Cornea Transplants Improve Vision Yet Highlight Tissue Rejection
A woman describes two cornea transplants by Dr Timothy Cavanaugh in Overland Park using a partial replacement method for faster recovery and no stitches. One graft later faced immune rejection requiring anti rejection therapy and lifelong eye drops. Despite good distance vision, near vision worsened, prompting use of triple strength reading glasses at work while she advocates organ donation.
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Timothy Cavanaugh
Overland Park
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Prostate cancer risks and screening options explained
The article explains that age and family history raise prostate cancer risk and notes race as a factor. It outlines screening methods including digital rectal exam and PSA test, and highlights a free community talk by Dr. Douglas Klingler on August 26 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital with advance registration requested.
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Lawrence Urology
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Klingler
Imh.org
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