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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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June 24, 2009
Blog: When depression treatment isn't working
By Gabrielle J. Melin, M.D.
When people say their depression treatment isn't working, lots of things come to mind.
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- Are you taking your medication exactly as prescribed?
- Are you attending to your basics needs, such as sleeping at least eight hours and eating regular, healthy meals?
- Are you using alcohol or other drugs?
- If in recovery for drugs or alcohol, are you following your sobriety plan?
- Are you taking pain medications (prescribed or over the counter)?
- Are you going to therapy on a regular basis as prescribed (if applicable)?
- Are you balancing work and leisure activities?
- Are you surrounding yourself with positive, supportive people?
- Are you dedicating some "you only" time, such as meditating, listening to music, or shopping?
- Are you trying something new to boost your mood and self-esteem (music, short concert, walk, church, coffee shop, etc.)?
- Are you keeping your mind active? You may try crosswords, sodoku, video games, or reading.
Getting better means taking care of yourself and doing things that help you feel better. You likely won't feel like it, so start slow and work up. You can do it and it will pay off by improving your depression. Share with others if you have any tips on things that help get you through the rough spots.
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