Depression symptoms: How to recognize the signs and what to do next
Clinically reviewed by Alexandra Cromer, LPCMedically reviewed by George Ramos, PMHNP-BC
Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
George Ramos, PMHNP-BC
Education
BA from the College of the Holy Cross, nursing degrees from Gateway Community College and Western Governor's University, and PMHNP from Eastern Kentucky University
Expertise
Coping skills, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and bipolar disorder
George Ramos is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a great passion for holistic and patient-centered care. Over the past 4 years, George has worked as a Registered Nurse (RN) both in the hospital setting at Yale New Haven Hospital as well as in a rehabilitation center. Through his years of experience at the bedside, George has become more aware of the great need for mental health professionals in the health care system.
Learn more about George and schedule an appointment with him here.
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