{"id":918091,"date":"2026-10-02T17:30:09","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T17:30:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/918091\/"},"modified":"2026-10-02T17:30:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T17:30:09","slug":"folsom-psychiatrist-speaks-out-on-national-depression-awareness-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/918091\/","title":{"rendered":"Folsom psychiatrist speaks out on National Depression Awareness Month"},"content":{"rendered":"

Folsom psychiatrist speaks out on National Depression Awareness Month<\/p>\n

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October is National Depression Awareness Month, a time to address the widespread impact of depression and explore new approaches to treatment. <\/p>\n

Mental health experts say it is time to change the conversation about a struggle that affects one in every five Americans. <\/p>\n

Data shows suicide remains a leading cause of death in the United States, happening on average every 11 minutes. <\/p>\n

Dr. Lauren Marasa, a double board-certified psychiatrist from NorCal Neurostimulation in Folsom, shared insights into the latest treatment options beyond traditional medication.<\/p>\n

“We don’t have to wait until someone is really struggling to have these conversations,” she said. <\/p>\n

Marasa recommended checking in on how people are doing. <\/p>\n

She also said there is a misconception that if medication or psychotherapy hasn’t worked, then nothing will. <\/p>\n

“And that’s simply not true. We have so many other treatments out there now,” she said. <\/p>\n

Marasa said she is hosting a free forum with mental wellness resources on Wednesday, Oct. 7. <\/p>\n

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