Brain > Brawn - Why Mental Health Disorders Emerge in the Early 20s

Brain > Brawn - Why Mental Health Disorders Emerge in the Early 20s

We live in an image conscious society, people spend numerous hours in the gym, toning muscles, flattening stomachs, and running on the treadmill.  But what about our mental health?  Even with a perfectly fit body, what is the body without a sound mind?

In the article posted on VICE, VICE Social Editor, Hanson O’Haver, discusses the common belief that many mental health issues arise in late adolescence or early adulthood.  He discussed with mental health expert, Dr. Johanna Jarcho, if this is indeed true as well as how much of the development of such conditions are genetic versus environment. 

Furthermore, the article discusses what you should and can do if and when you experience a mental health crisis.  I offer my thoughts on the article as well as share the original article for review.

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"Paging Doc Roddy" Medical Blog Lives!

"Paging Doc Roddy" Medical Blog Lives!

Today I'm happy to announce that "Paging Doc Roddy" medical blog has officially launched.  After a few weeks in beta we are ready to go live.  Please browse through the site.  Remember "Paging Doc Roddy" medical blog is by the people for the people.  If you have questions, comments, suggestions for the site or would like to collaborate in any way, please reach out to us.  We will do our very best to answer all comments and respond to all inquires quickly. 

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