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We are living in a period of extreme stress. Our usual concerns — relationships, jobs, finances, health, etc. — are now compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic. For many, the stress of feeling helpless, isolation and an increasingly uncertain future threaten to wreak havoc on our physical, emotional and mental well-being....

Right Track Medical Group was joined by the Pine Belt community as they celebrated the opening of their Hattiesburg clinic at 101 Aldersgate Circle on Wednesday, Aug. 5. A ribbon cutting ceremony was hosted by Right Track Medical Group and the Hattiesburg Area Development Partnership. All attendees were required to...

At present, Mississippi is under a state of emergency due to concerns surrounding the spread of COVID-19. Mississippi’s State Health Officer has recommended that all non-essential or emergent clinic appointments be rescheduled. To ensure that patients continue to receive the mental health care they need, we are now offering telepsychiatry...

Every Saturday is my “self-care Saturday.” As a psychiatrist, I believe that self-care is critical to good mental health. However, as I started my long run on an empty university trail where college students typically abound, my motivation for running lessened. I no longer felt like I had the energy...

At Right Track Medical Group, the health and safety of our patients and team members are our top priority. We continue to monitor news related to coronavirus (COVID-19) and are taking precautions at all of our facilities. As of March 17, appointments at all Right Track offices will be met via...

Professional counseling is a process that can create peace and comfort for those who seek help, but the stigma surrounding mental healthcare has created a negative perception for many. Education about the counseling process can help break some of these perceptions and encourage people to seek treatment. At your first...

One in five Americans will experience a mental illness. Despite the prevalence of these concerns, men are typically less likely to seek mental health treatment than women. Because many men are traditionally taught to hide their feelings in an effort to appear tough or “manly,” they will often minimize their...

Every day, approximately 129 Americans take their own life, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). These individuals forever change their friends and family, leaving them wondering why or what they could have done. The answer, unfortunately, is not an easy one. Suicide is a public health crisis in...