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Addressing Suicide

Two celebrity suicides occurred this month – fashion designer Kate Spade and TV personality and chef Anthony Bourdain.

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Preventing Suicide

Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States.

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Fighting Back Against School Bullying

Did you know that more than 3.2 million students are victims of bullying each year and approximately 160,000 teens skip school every day because of it?

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Speaking of Men's Health

November is Men’s Health Month.

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Managing Your Fear of COVID-19

Melanie Lobel, MD, psychiatrist at Lexington Medical Specialists, offers some ways to help us manage our anxiety about the virus.

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The Connection Between Lifestyle Choices and COVID-19

We know that lifestyle choices can impact your health.

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Ask the Doctor: How Can I Help My Child Cope with Quarantine Fatigue?

Most of our year has been spent in some level of quarantine due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Caring for Your Mental Health

The percentage of Americans struggling with mental health issues is on the rise, and the stressors of the past year have left many of us depressed and anxious.

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Know Where to Go

When illness or injury happens suddenly, you may be unsure where to go for care, especially if the symptoms seem severe.

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Understanding and Preventing Suicide

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention reports that there are 132 suicides each day in the United States. Lexington Medical Center is working to curb these statistics by educating its clinicians about how to help.

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Navigating the Teen Years: Caring for Mind and Body

Teens come with their own set of health concerns, so it's important to see a doctor for their physical, mental, and emotional health.

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Beyond the Battlefield: Understanding PTSD

Most people are aware of PTSD among service members, what many don’t realize is it can also manifest itself in a myriad of non-military situations. Say a serious auto accident, for instance, or a domestic trauma.

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New EmPATH Unit to Serve Mental Health Patients Opens at Lexington Medical Center

mental health patients. The unit, known as EmPATH, Emergency Psychiatric Assessment Treatment and Healing, will enhance care for psychiatric and mental health patients at the Lexington Medical Center Emergency Department.

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Your Health Is In Your Hands

The choices you make every day – from what you eat to how many hours you sleep each night – can majorly impact your long-term health.

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