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The end of the year is now in sight and several holidays are nearing. Thoughts turn to presents, celebrations, and reunions with family and friends. What happens when the holidays are celebrated in a psychiatric hospital?

Is Social Media the Answer to Mental Health Problems? Do Masks Play a Role?

Pat Farrell PhD - December 29, 2020

Always available with hundreds or thousands of listening ears and scanning eyes, social media has taken over communications, but has it always provided a benefit?

How New York Compares Against the National Mental Health Rankings

Medika Life - February 4, 2024

A new analysis has examined how each state’s mental health data compares across the country, with New York ranking above the national average.

The Trauma of Witnessing Charlie Kirk’s Murder and PTSD

Pat Farrell PhD - September 14, 2025

The psychological effects of public space shootings extend beyond physical harm because they create a broad psychological impact on everyone present at the scene....

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