by Lauro Amezcua-Patino, MD, FAPA. (New Book Neurodiversity) Neurodiversity is a term used to describe the natural variations in how people think, process information, and perceive the world around them. This is why everybody has unique ways of learning, communicating, and reacting to stimuli. However, because many people are unaware…

by Lauro Amezcua-Patino, MD, FAPA. The concept of neurodivergence has been gaining traction in recent years, but what does it really mean? For numerous adults, coming to terms with their own unique brain wiring and embracing this identity can have a life-changing impact. In this article we will explore the…

by Lauro Amezcua-Patino, MD, FAPA. Step into the dark world of the opioid epidemic, where lives hang in the balance. Holding firm at unprecedented levels, this crisis has now given rise to a new and deadly threat: fentanyl overdose. This synthetic opioid, a menacing force 100 times more potent than…

by Lauro Amezcua-Patino, MD, FAPA. Dear Esteemed Readers, The alarming prevalence of suicide in the modern era underscores our failure to adequately address the issue. …

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By Lauro Amezcua-Patino, MD, FAPA. Teenage depression is a serious mental health problem that often goes untreated, especially among teens and in the United States. …

By Lauro Amezcua-Patino, MD, FAPA. In the tumultuous period of adolescence, every day brings a new set of physical, emotional, and psychological changes that require attention and understanding from both parents and teenagers themselves. As we approach the end of the year 2023, which promises to be one of the…

Lauro Amezcua-Patino, MD, FAPA. Love has been a source of intrigue and fascination for as long as human beings have walked the Earth. It is a feeling that transcends time, is deeply entwined with our biology, and is a cornerstone of our mental and emotional well-being. …

by Lauro Amezcua-Patino, MD, FAPA. People with higher mental health are more effective at their jobs, have longer and happier lives, and can outsmart the latest anti­aging treatments. Mental health is a key component of overall well­being. …