Screening for Health

Suicide

How My Experience With Suicide Defined the Path of My Career

Douglas G Jacobs M.D. on September 20, 2016

About 70 percent of individuals tell someone or give warning signs before taking their own life. Find out how you can take action to help a friend or loved one in need.

About 70 percent of individuals tell someone or give warning signs before taking their own life. Find out how you can take action to help a friend or loved one in need.

Alcoholism

Why Early Intervention Matters

Douglas G Jacobs M.D. on April 4, 2016

Can screening for mental illness help prevent substance use disorders in some instances?

Can screening for mental illness help prevent substance use disorders in some instances?

Eating Disorders

Eating Disorder Misconceptions

Douglas G Jacobs M.D. on February 19, 2016

Treatment for eating disorders is effective. Here's what you need to know.

Treatment for eating disorders is effective. Here's what you need to know.

Depression

How to Spot Depression in Your College Student This Holiday

Douglas G Jacobs M.D. on December 10, 2015

The young adult who left for college in September was a vibrant, optimistic, 18-year-old. Some four months later something has changed, though it's difficult to articulate why.

The young adult who left for college in September was a vibrant, optimistic, 18-year-old. Some four months later something has changed, though it's difficult to articulate why.