Jocelyn Solis-Moreira and Erica Sweeney quoted Dr. Vernig in this article for Men’s Health about how depression manifests differently in men. He discussed how depressive symptoms tend to be more external for men, involving behavior and outward signs of irritability or anger.
The Architect of the Capitol (AOC), which maintains and preserves the US Capital, Supreme Court, and Library of Congress buildings invited Dr. Vernig to address their supervisory staff and talk about mental illness, spotting when and employee is in crisis, and how to get help.
Dr. Vernig was invited to speak for Rasmussen University Career Services about how members of the university community (students, professors, administrators, other professionals, and their alumni network) can help address the unmet needs surrounding mental illness and substance use disorder in their communities.
Stigma, characterized by negative attitudes, stereotypes, and discrimination towards individuals with mental illness and substance use disorder, poses a significant obstacle to recovery and societal well-being.
Co-occurring disorders refer to the situation where an individual has both a substance use disorder (SUD) and a mental health condition such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, or others. This dual-diagnosis is extremely common and poses unique challenges that necessitate specialized treatment for lasting recovery.
The Rescue Mission of Trenton had Dr. Vernig return for a second, day-long training for their clinical staff. He presented a comprehensive guide for the identification and management of trauma.
