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September 24, 2026
The First Two Medications Didn’t Work. Now What? Understanding Treatment-Resistant Depression and the Remaining Treatment Options
You have been depressed for months. Your doctor prescribed an antidepressant. It helped a little —or perhaps not at all. You tried a second medication and waited another six or eight weeks. Still depressed. Now what? Traditionally, depression that has...
September 11, 2026
Racing Heart on the Blue Line: Recognizing Panic Disorder—and Why So Many FirstAttacks End in a Chicago ER
Imagine riding Chicago’s Blue Line home after work. The train is clattering through the city, buildings and lights racing past the windows. Perhaps the car is crowded. You are thinking about dinner, tomorrow’s schedule, or nothing in particular. Then your...
August 20, 2026
What Changes When ADHD Is Diagnosed at35 Instead of 8?
For many people, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is thought of as a childhood condition. Images of an energetic third grader who can’t stay seated or constantly interrupts the teacher come readily to mind. But in my practice, I frequently meet adults...
