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Gabrielle J. Melin, M.D.
Gabrielle J. Melin, M.D.
Dr. Gabrielle Melin, board certified in general psychiatry and psychosomatic medicine, is looking for ways to empower patients and families dealing with chronic mental illness. She encourages patients to commit to working together with their physicians and health care teams.
Dr. Melin completed medical school at the University of Minnesota. She completed both her psychiatry residency and consultation-liaison fellowship at Mayo Clinic before joining the Mayo Clinic staff in 2001. She is medical director of Mayo Clinic Psychiatry Emergency Services in Rochester, Minn. She has special interests in emergency psychiatry, adult psychiatry and addiction psychiatry.
"Instilling hope is one of the most important things we can do for patients and families. Mental illness can be chronic and significantly impacts lives. Our goal is to provide the best treatment and education so that patients can manage their symptoms more effectively," she said.
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Nov. 18, 2009
Being grateful: Giving thanks helps with depression
By Gabrielle J. Melin, M.D.
Being grateful: Reminding yourself of things to be thankful for can lift your mood. continue
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Oct. 27, 2009
Depression and diet: Make healthy choices
By Gabrielle J. Melin, M.D.
A Mediterranean diet may lower your risk of depression. continue
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Oct. 21, 2009
Depression and heart disease: Get the facts
By Gabrielle J. Melin, M.D.
Treating depression may reduce heart problems. continue
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Oct. 8, 2009
Depression and pregnancy: What you need to know
By Gabrielle J. Melin, M.D.
Talk to your health care provider if you have depression and intend to become pregnant. continue
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Sept. 30, 2009
Treating depression helps productivity
By Gabrielle J. Melin, M.D.
Treating depression helps improve productivity. continue
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Sept. 23, 2009
Smoking cessation medications and depression: Be cautious
By Gabrielle J. Melin, M.D.
Smoking cessation medications can help you quit smoking. However, those with mental health problems should be careful when taking them. continue
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Sept. 16, 2009
Watch for warning signs of suicide
By Gabrielle J. Melin, M.D.
Be on the look out for warning signs of suicide. continue
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Sept. 11, 2009
Be resilient when fighting depression
By Gabrielle J. Melin, M.D.
Being resilient isn't easy. But with the right attitude, you'll do well. continue
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Sept. 1, 2009
Who treats your depression?
By Gabrielle J. Melin, M.D.
Primary care doctors often end up treating depression, and that's usually fine. continue
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Aug. 19, 2009
Mental illness stigma lessening
By Gabrielle J. Melin, M.D.
Mental illness stigma is lessening. continue
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July 31, 2009
Using exercise to fight depression
By Gabrielle J. Melin, M.D.
An exercise program can help you fight your depression. continue
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July 25, 2009
Sometimes antidepressants aren't enough
By Gabrielle J. Melin, M.D.
Using antidepressants often isn't enough to achieve remission from your depression. continue
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July 21, 2009
Antidepressant side effects: When to call a doctor
By Gabrielle J. Melin, M.D.
Antidepressants can cause side effects. Here are some tips on when to seek help. continue
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July 16, 2009
Watch for antidepressant side effects
By Gabrielle J. Melin, M.D.
Watch for these common antidepressant side effects. continue
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June 24, 2009
When depression treatment isn't working
By Gabrielle J. Melin, M.D.
Depression treatment not working? Ask yourself these questions. continue
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June 18, 2009
Teenage depression: When to seek help
By Gabrielle J. Melin, M.D.
Teen depression is often overlooked. Find out more about the warning signs. continue
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May 19, 2009
Depression and massage
By Gabrielle J. Melin, M.D.
Using massage as a treatment for depression might have some benefit. continue
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May 13, 2009
Using meditation to manage depression
By Gabrielle J. Melin, M.D.
Meditation is one technique used to treat depression. Find out more. continue
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May 2, 2009
Watch for alternative medicine side effects during depression treatment
By Gabrielle J. Melin, M.D.
Alternative medicine therapies are often tried as depression treatments. Be aware of potential side effects. continue
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April 25, 2009
Alternative medicine treatments for depression
By Gabrielle J. Melin, M.D.
Many turn to alternative medicine as an option for depression treatment. Join us as we discuss whether this is an appropriate choice. continue
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April 21, 2009
Cognitive behavioral treatment for insomnia
By Gabrielle J. Melin, M.D.
Cognitive behavioral treatment, often used to treat depression, can also help treat insomnia. continue
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April 8, 2009
Lithium treatment
By Gabrielle J. Melin, M.D.
Lithium medication is a standard, and reliable, depression treatment. Find out more about this commonly used antidepressant. continue
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March 31, 2009
Cognitive behavioral therapy: Thinking errors
By Gabrielle J. Melin, M.D.
Thinking errors (cognitive distortions) can be a common element of depression. Here are some common thinking errors. continue
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March 26, 2009
Cognitive distortions: Dealing with inaccurate thoughts
By Gabrielle J. Melin, M.D.
Cognitive behavioral therapy can help you cope with cognitive distortions (inaccurate thoughts) that sometimes occur when you're depressed. continue
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March 19, 2009
Cognitive behavioral therapy — What is it?
By Gabrielle J. Melin, M.D.
Cognitive behavioral therapy can be an effective way to treat your anxiety and depression. Find out more. continue
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