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Screening for Depression and Suicide Risk Should Be Routine

Experts explain why health systems like Keck Medicine of USC are uniquely positioned to identify depression risk early, often during…

Hope, healing and the medical residents who make a difference

The important role residents play in the health system Jad Barakat was born with congenital cirrhosis, a condition in which…

Can Medical Conditions Elevate Suicide Risk?

Keck Medicine of USC mental health clinical leaders discuss risk-management strategies. In recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and other…

Preventing Suicide with Compassion: Keck Medicine’s System-Wide Approach

Psychiatrist Dr. Steven Siegel discusses how the Keck Medicine community addresses suicide prevention. In recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month,…

How to Manage Health Anxiety

Many factors can create health-related anxiety. Two Keck Medicine experts share advice for how to manage stressors. Steven Siegel, MD,…

Bringing Male Mental Health to the Forefront

Steven Siegel, MD, PhD, chief mental health and wellness officer with Keck Medicine of USC, shares insights on men’s mental…

How to Manage Stress for Better Health

Stress is a fact of life, but its impact on our lives can be debilitating and even harmful. Here are…

5 Ways a Lack of Sleep Can Become a Nightmare for Your Health

Not getting enough shut-eye can do more than make you cranky. You know what it’s like when you haven’t had…

4 Doctor-Approved New Year’s Resolutions

Have you ever wondered what a medical professional would recommend as a New Year’s resolution? When the clock strikes midnight…

Panic Attack vs. Anxiety: How to Tell the Difference

Not all anxiety is the same. This checklist can help you determine what’s happening, before you talk to your doctor.…

5 Reasons Why You Might Have the Chills

Are chills serious? Shivering and goose bumps can accompany a wide range of conditions, from a too-cold environment to cancer.…

Why Do Lonely People Die Younger?

It’s a scientific fact that points to a definite mind-body connection. Loneliness has become a public health epidemic, according to…