Mental Health: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Antipsychotic Meds
Antipsychotic medications are the treatment-of-choice for schizophrenia and similar severe mental disorders
Antipsychotic medications are the treatment-of-choice for schizophrenia and similar severe mental disorders
Signs that it's time to end...
A marriage therapist with recommendaitons on ending a relationship.
A marriage therapist with recommendaitons on ending a relationship.
What is Depression?
Information about depression and manic depression, including a list of symptoms.
Information about depression and manic depression, including a list of symptoms.
What is Mental Health?
Mental health is more than the absence of mental illness. Even though many of us don't suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder, it is clear that some of us are mentally healthier than others.
Mental health is more than the absence of mental illness. Even though many of us don't suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder, it is clear that some of us are mentally healthier than others.
Video Game Violence
Violent video games such as Doom can increase aggression in the real world.
Violent video games such as Doom can increase aggression in the real world.
Meds for Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder (sometimes called manic depression) is a mental health disorder characterized by mood swings. A number of different medications are used to treat the symptoms of this disorder.
Bipolar disorder (sometimes called manic depression) is a mental health disorder characterized by mood swings. A number of different medications are used to treat the symptoms of this disorder.
Causes of Depression
Information about the different causes of depression and research into how depression develops.
Information about the different causes of depression and research into how depression develops.
Cymbalta Mixed Reception
Eli Lilly's antidepressant Cymbalta is a versitile medication approved to treat depression and certain types of pain. Cymbalta is one of a new class of antidepressants that targets both serotonin and norepinephrine. Cymbalta was also the first antidepressant to hit the market since the FDA began studying whether antidepressants can increase the risk of suicide.
Eli Lilly's antidepressant Cymbalta is a versitile medication approved to treat depression and certain types of pain. Cymbalta is one of a new class of antidepressants that targets both serotonin and norepinephrine. Cymbalta was also the first antidepressant to hit the market since the FDA began studying whether antidepressants can increase the risk of suicide.
Letters after Names
A glossary of mental heatlh initials - like M.D., Ph.D., Psy.D., M.S.W., etc.
A glossary of mental heatlh initials - like M.D., Ph.D., Psy.D., M.S.W., etc.
Cognitive Therapy
Cognitive therapy has been proven to be effective to treat depression and anxiety.
Cognitive therapy has been proven to be effective to treat depression and anxiety.
What Makes People The Happiest? Not Money Or Popularity
Attaining popularity or influence and money or luxury is not what makes people the happiest and is at the bottom of the list of psychological needs, according to a new study. Topping the list of needs that appear to bring happiness are autonomy, competence, relatedness and self-esteem. (Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 2-01)
Attaining popularity or influence and money or luxury is not what makes people the happiest and is at the bottom of the list of psychological needs, according to a new study. Topping the list of needs that appear to bring happiness are autonomy, competence, relatedness and self-esteem. (Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 2-01)
Sadness is not Depression
Sadness is an emotion that we all feel at times. It's not the same as depression. Here are some ways to tell the difference.
Sadness is an emotion that we all feel at times. It's not the same as depression. Here are some ways to tell the difference.
MAO Inhibitors
MAO Inhibitors are antidepressants that are used less then they used to be. Read about Marplan (isocarboxazid) Nardil (phenelzine) & Parnate (tranylcypromin).
MAO Inhibitors are antidepressants that are used less then they used to be. Read about Marplan (isocarboxazid) Nardil (phenelzine) & Parnate (tranylcypromin).
Antidepressant Medications
Antidepressant medications are one of the most important treatments for depression. Along with psychotherapy, these medications can be lifesaving, and they improve the quality of life for millions.
Antidepressant medications are one of the most important treatments for depression. Along with psychotherapy, these medications can be lifesaving, and they improve the quality of life for millions.
Metaphors for Life
Is your life a battle or a journey? Life Metaphors can shape how we live.
Is your life a battle or a journey? Life Metaphors can shape how we live.
Open-ended Questions
Open-ended questions are used in counseling and psychotherapy to help explore issues.
Open-ended questions are used in counseling and psychotherapy to help explore issues.
SSRI Antidepressants
SSRIs are popular antidepressants, but they can have side effects. Find out more about such as Celexa (citalopram), Luvox (fluvoxamine), Paxil (paroxetine), Prozac (fluoxetine), and Zoloft (sertraline).
SSRIs are popular antidepressants, but they can have side effects. Find out more about such as Celexa (citalopram), Luvox (fluvoxamine), Paxil (paroxetine), Prozac (fluoxetine), and Zoloft (sertraline).
10 Tips for Coping
Practical suggestions to help you interact more effectively with others.
Practical suggestions to help you interact more effectively with others.
Heavy Video Game Use
Children playing Nintendo used only parts of the brain associated with vision and movement, while kids doing arithmetic had activity throughout the left and right hemispheres of the frontal lobe - areas of the brain associated with learning, memory, emotion, and impulse control.
Children playing Nintendo used only parts of the brain associated with vision and movement, while kids doing arithmetic had activity throughout the left and right hemispheres of the frontal lobe - areas of the brain associated with learning, memory, emotion, and impulse control.
Borderline Personality
Borderline Personality Disorder is a diagnosis that is sometimes misused. Here's the official definition and information about what it means.
Borderline Personality Disorder is a diagnosis that is sometimes misused. Here's the official definition and information about what it means.
Anxiety Medications
Antianxiety medications help to calm and relax the anxious person and remove the troubling symptoms. There are a number of antianxiety medications currently available. The preferred medications for most anxiety disorders are the benzodiazepines such as Valium, Xanax/Zanex, and Ativan.
Antianxiety medications help to calm and relax the anxious person and remove the troubling symptoms. There are a number of antianxiety medications currently available. The preferred medications for most anxiety disorders are the benzodiazepines such as Valium, Xanax/Zanex, and Ativan.
Cymbalta for Depression & Pain
Dual serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor Cymbalta is FDA approved, giving doctors and patients a new option for treating depression.
Dual serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor Cymbalta is FDA approved, giving doctors and patients a new option for treating depression.
Tardive Dyskinesia
Tardive dyskenesia is a movement disorder that is almost always caused by medications. This permanent condition is a potential side-effect of long-term treatment with phenothiazines such as Thorazine and Haldol which are often used to treat schizophrenia and other major mental disorders.
Tardive dyskenesia is a movement disorder that is almost always caused by medications. This permanent condition is a potential side-effect of long-term treatment with phenothiazines such as Thorazine and Haldol which are often used to treat schizophrenia and other major mental disorders.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
There are two obsessive-compulsive disorders - OCD and Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
There are two obsessive-compulsive disorders - OCD and Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
How Stress Affects Immune Sys
We have known for some time that stress affects our immune systems. Many studies have shown that stress can suppress the immune system, but other studies have shown boosts in the immune system under stress. A July 2004 meta-analysis of 293 studies conducted over the past 30 years puts the pieces of the puzzle together.
We have known for some time that stress affects our immune systems. Many studies have shown that stress can suppress the immune system, but other studies have shown boosts in the immune system under stress. A July 2004 meta-analysis of 293 studies conducted over the past 30 years puts the pieces of the puzzle together.
Serzone Pulled from U.S.
Bristol-Myers Squibb announced that it is pulling its antidepressant Serzone (nefazodone) from the U.S. market. The controversial antidepressant has already been banned from sale in many countries because of links to cases of liver failure and injury, and at least 20 deaths.
Bristol-Myers Squibb announced that it is pulling its antidepressant Serzone (nefazodone) from the U.S. market. The controversial antidepressant has already been banned from sale in many countries because of links to cases of liver failure and injury, and at least 20 deaths.
Do I have a Mental Disorder?
Most of us wonder this at sometime in our life. We all have moods that swing at times, and we all worry. Here are some ways to know if it's time to seek help
Most of us wonder this at sometime in our life. We all have moods that swing at times, and we all worry. Here are some ways to know if it's time to seek help
Exercise & Mental Health
We know that exercise has positive effects on the brain. Researchers at Duke University demonstrated several years ago that exercise can be an effective antidepressant. Other research has shown that exercise can improve the brain functioning of the elderly, and may even protect against dementia. How does exercise improve mental health?
We know that exercise has positive effects on the brain. Researchers at Duke University demonstrated several years ago that exercise can be an effective antidepressant. Other research has shown that exercise can improve the brain functioning of the elderly, and may even protect against dementia. How does exercise improve mental health?
Managing your Anger
Anger is an emotion that we all experience. It's not bad, but it can cause problems. Here are some ways to manage it.
Anger is an emotion that we all experience. It's not bad, but it can cause problems. Here are some ways to manage it.
Mars and Venus
Researchers wanted to investigate whether men really are from Mars and women really are from Venus, and they found, at least among depressed individuals, that both genders are from earth (Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy).
Researchers wanted to investigate whether men really are from Mars and women really are from Venus, and they found, at least among depressed individuals, that both genders are from earth (Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy).
Risperdal (resperidone)
Information about Risperdal (resperidone) - the second atypical antidepressant which has fewer side-effects than older medications.
Information about Risperdal (resperidone) - the second atypical antidepressant which has fewer side-effects than older medications.
Snap Out of Depression
a simple how to on relieving depression, from Leonard Holmes, Ph.D., your About.com guide
a simple how to on relieving depression, from Leonard Holmes, Ph.D., your About.com guide
Should Children Take Antide...
A study found sertraline (Zoloft) to be somewhat more effective than placebo for children and teenagers.
A study found sertraline (Zoloft) to be somewhat more effective than placebo for children and teenagers.
Online Dating is Popular wi...
A study of Internet chat rooms explores the attitudes of married people who go there to meet someone of the opposite sex for cybersex or flirting. The study author contends that this is fast becoming the most common form of infidelity.
A study of Internet chat rooms explores the attitudes of married people who go there to meet someone of the opposite sex for cybersex or flirting. The study author contends that this is fast becoming the most common form of infidelity.
Manic Depression
Bipolar disorder or manic-depression is manifested by highs and lows. When a patient is manic side, there is a persistent feeling of euphoria or irritability associated with lack of need for sleep, excessive energy, agitation, fast and loud speech, increase in goal-directed activities such as spending sprees and establishing businesses with no appropriate plan, and hypersexuality. Patients with this disorder develop poor judgment and impulsivity.
Bipolar disorder or manic-depression is manifested by highs and lows. When a patient is manic side, there is a persistent feeling of euphoria or irritability associated with lack of need for sleep, excessive energy, agitation, fast and loud speech, increase in goal-directed activities such as spending sprees and establishing businesses with no appropriate plan, and hypersexuality. Patients with this disorder develop poor judgment and impulsivity.
What Is Schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia - Facts and research information.
Schizophrenia - Facts and research information.
Can you Pee in Public?
Paruresis - bladder shyness - affects millions of people - mostly men. Can you pee in public?
Paruresis - bladder shyness - affects millions of people - mostly men. Can you pee in public?
DSM-IV
A definition of the DSM-IV with links to resources
A definition of the DSM-IV with links to resources
HealthFinder
healthfinder has been developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to assist consumers in finding health information.
healthfinder has been developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to assist consumers in finding health information.
Video Game Violence Research
Violent video games can increase aggressive behavior in children and adolescents, both in the short- and long-term, according to a review of the last 20 years of research. Another recent study found no increased violence in players of a particular game Asheron's Call 2.
Violent video games can increase aggressive behavior in children and adolescents, both in the short- and long-term, according to a review of the last 20 years of research. Another recent study found no increased violence in players of a particular game Asheron's Call 2.
Maybe it's not Depression
There are other disorders that can cause symptoms similar to depression. Here are some ways to tell what's what.
There are other disorders that can cause symptoms similar to depression. Here are some ways to tell what's what.
Top Picks in Self-Help Books
Here are some of the best self-help books recommended by Leonard Holmes, Ph.D. - the Mental Health Resources Guide.
Here are some of the best self-help books recommended by Leonard Holmes, Ph.D. - the Mental Health Resources Guide.
Causes of Schizophrenia
Understanding the origins of the brain disorder known as Schizophrenia.
Understanding the origins of the brain disorder known as Schizophrenia.
Why your Therapist is not y...
People often develop a close relationship with their therapist. The two of them have been sitting in a room talking about very personal subjects - often once a week for for at least several weeks. Does this make them friends? Some people certainly expect that it does, but the therapist usually does not see it that way.
People often develop a close relationship with their therapist. The two of them have been sitting in a room talking about very personal subjects - often once a week for for at least several weeks. Does this make them friends? Some people certainly expect that it does, but the therapist usually does not see it that way.
Build Your Self Esteem
How do you stay cool, composed and sustain self esteem in a tough environment? Here are some tips you may to consider as a starter guide to self improvement. A reader-submitted article.
How do you stay cool, composed and sustain self esteem in a tough environment? Here are some tips you may to consider as a starter guide to self improvement. A reader-submitted article.
Mental Health: A Report of the Surgeon General - Chapter 7
The Surgeon General's Report on Mental Health Contents | Order | Resources | Report Home | Site Home
The Surgeon General's Report on Mental Health Contents | Order | Resources | Report Home | Site Home
State Mental Health Resources
State Resource Guides Click on the map or use the Drop-down box to find mental health resources in
State Resource Guides Click on the map or use the Drop-down box to find mental health resources in
Be Assertive
A simple how to on being more assertive, from your about.com guide
A simple how to on being more assertive, from your about.com guide
Atypical Antipsychotics
The atypical antipsychotic medications are the first line treatment for Schizophrenia.
The atypical antipsychotic medications are the first line treatment for Schizophrenia.
"Normal" Internet Use
Psychologists struggle to define normal and abnormal Internet use. These studies looked at normal Internet use in 1997.
Psychologists struggle to define normal and abnormal Internet use. These studies looked at normal Internet use in 1997.
The Relaxation Response
The Relaxation Response is a simple form of meditation. This technique has been proven to help you manage your stress.
The Relaxation Response is a simple form of meditation. This technique has been proven to help you manage your stress.
How to get Help
Getting less depressed takes time. There are steps that you can take that will eventually pay off.
Getting less depressed takes time. There are steps that you can take that will eventually pay off.
Effects of Trauma
Information about PTSD and the effects of trauma.
Information about PTSD and the effects of trauma.
Georgia Mental Health
Mental Health information resources in Georgia
Mental Health information resources in Georgia
Letting Go
Letting go is difficult, simple, and essential.
Letting go is difficult, simple, and essential.
Antidepressants for More
Antidepressant medications are used to treat more than depression. Some antidepressants are used to help you sleep; others treat anxiety; and some can be used to help relieve certain types of pain.
Antidepressant medications are used to treat more than depression. Some antidepressants are used to help you sleep; others treat anxiety; and some can be used to help relieve certain types of pain.
Mindfulness Improves Life
Mounting evidence is showing that mindfulness can increase life enjoyment, expand the ability to cope with illness, and possibly improve physical and emotional health.
Mounting evidence is showing that mindfulness can increase life enjoyment, expand the ability to cope with illness, and possibly improve physical and emotional health.
Lamictal doesn't cause Weight
Results from an analysis presented in May of 2004 show that long-term treatment with Lamictal (lamotrigine) is not associated with clinically relevant changes in weight when used in patients with bipolar I disorder compared to placebo.
Results from an analysis presented in May of 2004 show that long-term treatment with Lamictal (lamotrigine) is not associated with clinically relevant changes in weight when used in patients with bipolar I disorder compared to placebo.
Indiana Mental Health Resources
Mental Health information resources in Indiana
Mental Health information resources in Indiana
Hypnosis
Hypnosis can be goofy entertainment or serious health care.
Hypnosis can be goofy entertainment or serious health care.
Florida Resources
Mental health information resources in Florida
Mental health information resources in Florida
FDA Panel on Suicide Label
A U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commission voted 15-8 on September 14, 2004 to recommend that the FDA require makers of SSRI antidepressants to add a "black box" label warning that the drugs can be linked to suicidal thoughts and behavior in children and adolescents.
A U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commission voted 15-8 on September 14, 2004 to recommend that the FDA require makers of SSRI antidepressants to add a "black box" label warning that the drugs can be linked to suicidal thoughts and behavior in children and adolescents.
Living in the Present Moment
It is important to live in the present moment, and to understand the difference betwen importance and urgency.
It is important to live in the present moment, and to understand the difference betwen importance and urgency.
Dissociative Disorders
Information about Dissociative Disorders and the effects of trauma
Information about Dissociative Disorders and the effects of trauma
Many Pregnant Women Are Dep...
One in five pregnant women may have symptoms of depression, but few are getting help for it, a new study finds. Those with a history of depression any time before their pregnancy are twice as likely to show signs of depression while pregnant, the results show.
One in five pregnant women may have symptoms of depression, but few are getting help for it, a new study finds. Those with a history of depression any time before their pregnancy are twice as likely to show signs of depression while pregnant, the results show.
Video Games to treat ADD?
NASA research on brain waves may help your child pay attention in school. Alan Pope, Ph.D. and Olafur Pallson, Psy.D. have invented a way for to allow Nintendo and Play Station games to be used to treat Attention Deficit Disorder.
NASA research on brain waves may help your child pay attention in school. Alan Pope, Ph.D. and Olafur Pallson, Psy.D. have invented a way for to allow Nintendo and Play Station games to be used to treat Attention Deficit Disorder.
US Soldiers from Iraq
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that large numbers of soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanastan suffer from symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, major depression, generalized anxiety disorder, and other mental health disorders.
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that large numbers of soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanastan suffer from symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, major depression, generalized anxiety disorder, and other mental health disorders.
Meds or Therapy?
Studies suggest that psychotherapy may sometimes work better than medications to treat depression.
Studies suggest that psychotherapy may sometimes work better than medications to treat depression.
Arizona Mental Health Resources
Mental Health Information resources in Arizona
Mental Health Information resources in Arizona
Schizoaffective Disorder
What do you get when you cross schizophrenia with bipolar disorder? Schizoaffective disorder. It's actually not quite that simple, but that's a good way to think of this disorder.
What do you get when you cross schizophrenia with bipolar disorder? Schizoaffective disorder. It's actually not quite that simple, but that's a good way to think of this disorder.
Satanic Ritual Abuse
I'm not sure what Satanic Ritual Abuse is, but I'll educate you on the possibilities.
I'm not sure what Satanic Ritual Abuse is, but I'll educate you on the possibilities.
Medications for Anxiety
Medications for anxiety benzodiazepines clonazepam Klonopin alprazolam Xanax diazepam Valium lorazepam Ativan buspirone buspar propranolol Inderal Inderide
Medications for anxiety benzodiazepines clonazepam Klonopin alprazolam Xanax diazepam Valium lorazepam Ativan buspirone buspar propranolol Inderal Inderide
Online Communication
Online communication differs from other forms of communication in both obvious and subtle ways. Here are a few of the differences.
Online communication differs from other forms of communication in both obvious and subtle ways. Here are a few of the differences.
Prozac and PMS
Eli Lilly has repackaged Prozac 'Sarafem' to appease women with PM. Does it make sense to give the same drug two names?
Eli Lilly has repackaged Prozac 'Sarafem' to appease women with PM. Does it make sense to give the same drug two names?
Mental Illness Awareness
What is it about Mental Illness that we're supposed to be aware of?
What is it about Mental Illness that we're supposed to be aware of?
Women and Stress
Rather than the usual male tendency to fight-or-flee, women seem to 'tend-or-befriend' under stress.
Rather than the usual male tendency to fight-or-flee, women seem to 'tend-or-befriend' under stress.
Mental Health Medications
Medications are often used to treat mental health problems. They don't cure, but they can be very effective at managing symptoms. Antipsychotic medications are the first line treatments for schizophrenia and similar disorders.
Medications are often used to treat mental health problems. They don't cure, but they can be very effective at managing symptoms. Antipsychotic medications are the first line treatments for schizophrenia and similar disorders.
OCD - What Causes it? Do I have it? Treatment?
More information on OCD from NIMH
More information on OCD from NIMH
Antidepressant Sex
All but two of the newer anti-depressant drugs cause significant sexual dysfunction, according to results of a study conducted by the associate professor and vice chairman, Department of Psychiatric Medicine, University Virginia Health System and a primary care physician in New Baltimore, Mich.
All but two of the newer anti-depressant drugs cause significant sexual dysfunction, according to results of a study conducted by the associate professor and vice chairman, Department of Psychiatric Medicine, University Virginia Health System and a primary care physician in New Baltimore, Mich.
Vardenafil Improves Erectile Function
Results from the first large-scale patient trial of vardenafil, Bayer's investigational phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitor, showed that it not only improved erections in up to 80 percent of men, but also increased their ability to complete sexual intercourse with ejaculation. (European Association of Urology meeting in Geneva, Switzerland)
Results from the first large-scale patient trial of vardenafil, Bayer's investigational phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitor, showed that it not only improved erections in up to 80 percent of men, but also increased their ability to complete sexual intercourse with ejaculation. (European Association of Urology meeting in Geneva, Switzerland)
Colorado Mental Health Resource Guide
Mental Health information resources in Colorado
Mental Health information resources in Colorado
Cohabitating, Marriage
Serial relationships are good for men's mental health, but bad for women's, suggest the results of national survey.
Serial relationships are good for men's mental health, but bad for women's, suggest the results of national survey.
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Information about acute stress and diaphragmatic breathing - one way to cope.
Information about acute stress and diaphragmatic breathing - one way to cope.
Assorted Medications
Assorted medications somtimes used to treat anxiety - Buspar (buspirone), Neurontin (gabapentin), beta blockers Inderal (propranolol)
Assorted medications somtimes used to treat anxiety - Buspar (buspirone), Neurontin (gabapentin), beta blockers Inderal (propranolol)
Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines are the most commonly used medications to treat anxiety disorders.
Benzodiazepines are the most commonly used medications to treat anxiety disorders.
Is Energy Psychology For Real?
Energy Psychology combines Eastern approaches to the mind and body with Western psychotherapy. Practitioners claim that tapping acupuncture points while thinking about an anxiety-producing event can cure anxiety and phobias.
Energy Psychology combines Eastern approaches to the mind and body with Western psychotherapy. Practitioners claim that tapping acupuncture points while thinking about an anxiety-producing event can cure anxiety and phobias.
Self-Injury
Self-Injury (self-mutilation) is not always part of suicidal thinking. Read about this problem that is fairly common amoung adolescents.
Self-Injury (self-mutilation) is not always part of suicidal thinking. Read about this problem that is fairly common amoung adolescents.
Ohio Mental Health Resources
Mental Health information resources in Ohio
Mental Health information resources in Ohio
Damaging Effects of Discrimination
African-American children who experience discrimination run a high risk for emotional problems, according to Iowa State University researchers.
African-American children who experience discrimination run a high risk for emotional problems, according to Iowa State University researchers.
A Simple Form of Meditation
The Relaxation Response is a simple form of meditation that anyone can use. Using this technique daily can decrease stress in your life and help you focus.
The Relaxation Response is a simple form of meditation that anyone can use. Using this technique daily can decrease stress in your life and help you focus.
Age-Related Changes in Brai...
Age-related changes in the brain -- the appearance, starting around age 60, of "white-matter lesions" among the brain's message-carrying axons -- significantly affect cognitive function in old age. (Psychology and Aging, Mar-2003)
Age-related changes in the brain -- the appearance, starting around age 60, of "white-matter lesions" among the brain's message-carrying axons -- significantly affect cognitive function in old age. (Psychology and Aging, Mar-2003)
Psychiatric Medications - Index of Medications
Information about psychiatric medications from the National Institute of Mental Health
Information about psychiatric medications from the National Institute of Mental Health
Massachusetts Mental Health Resources
Mental Health information resources in Massachusetts
Mental Health information resources in Massachusetts
Treatments For Schizophrenia
Education, medication and rehabilitation options for treating schizophrenia
Education, medication and rehabilitation options for treating schizophrenia
Antidepressant Side Effects
Antidepressant side effects are real and negatively affect patient’s compliance. Many patients consider stopping the medication even at the risk of relapse because of distressing side effects. How do you deal with some of the common antidepressant side effects?
Antidepressant side effects are real and negatively affect patient’s compliance. Many patients consider stopping the medication even at the risk of relapse because of distressing side effects. How do you deal with some of the common antidepressant side effects?
Depression - MEDLINE Plus
The National Library of Medicine has compiled these resources on the subject of Depression.
The National Library of Medicine has compiled these resources on the subject of Depression.
Why do young people murder?
Incidents like the Columbine shootings are difficult for us to understand. These factors may play a role.
Incidents like the Columbine shootings are difficult for us to understand. These factors may play a role.
Closeness to Mother Can Delay Sexual Activity in Younger Teens
Teenagers are less likely to start having sex when their mothers are involved in their lives, have a close relationship with them, and stress the importance of education, according to new findings from the largest survey ever conducted with adolescents in the United States. (J. of Adolescent Health, Sep-2002; Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, 2002)
Teenagers are less likely to start having sex when their mothers are involved in their lives, have a close relationship with them, and stress the importance of education, according to new findings from the largest survey ever conducted with adolescents in the United States. (J. of Adolescent Health, Sep-2002; Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, 2002)
MEDLINE abstracts on SAMe (S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine)
A summary of research on SAMe (S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine) as an antidepressant.
A summary of research on SAMe (S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine) as an antidepressant.
Counseling
A definition of counseling with links to resources
A definition of counseling with links to resources
Texas Mental Health
Mental Health Resources in Texas
Mental Health Resources in Texas
California Resources
Mental Health information resources in California
Mental Health information resources in California
EMDR
EMDR is a technique to treat PTSD and similar disorders on a short term basis.
EMDR is a technique to treat PTSD and similar disorders on a short term basis.
Do Men Go Through Change of Life?
Is male menopause a myth? Perhaps not, says a professor of pathology and medicine.
Is male menopause a myth? Perhaps not, says a professor of pathology and medicine.
A look at Celexa - a new SSRI
Celexa is one of the newer antidepressants. Here are some research studies summarized from the May 1999 APA meeting.
Celexa is one of the newer antidepressants. Here are some research studies summarized from the May 1999 APA meeting.
Father's Alcohol Abuse
Scientists at the University at Buffalo's Research Institute on Addictions have demonstrated that alcohol abuse, depression and other problems in the father are related to children's development.
Scientists at the University at Buffalo's Research Institute on Addictions have demonstrated that alcohol abuse, depression and other problems in the father are related to children's development.
About Anxiety Disorders
anxiety disorders panic disorder generalized anxiety disorder GAD stress tension shyness allergic to people uptight
anxiety disorders panic disorder generalized anxiety disorder GAD stress tension shyness allergic to people uptight
Paxil for G.A.D.
Paxil (paroxetine) is an antidepressant medication in the same class as Prozac and Zoloft. It is also used to treat generalized anxiety disorder.
Paxil (paroxetine) is an antidepressant medication in the same class as Prozac and Zoloft. It is also used to treat generalized anxiety disorder.
The Social Work Profession
Basic information about social workers and the social work profession.
Basic information about social workers and the social work profession.
Alzheimers Scan
Right now, doctors can only diagnose Alzheimer's disease definitively through an autopsy -- but research suggests that PET scans could soon be widely used to diagnose and guide treatment for those with Alzheimer's and the dementia disorders that mimic it.
Right now, doctors can only diagnose Alzheimer's disease definitively through an autopsy -- but research suggests that PET scans could soon be widely used to diagnose and guide treatment for those with Alzheimer's and the dementia disorders that mimic it.
Anorexia Nervosa
An overview of what you need to know about the eating disorder known as anorexia nervosa, including its symptoms, risk factors, and health effects.
An overview of what you need to know about the eating disorder known as anorexia nervosa, including its symptoms, risk factors, and health effects.
Coping with a Family Rift
While glamorous stars get into the spotlight when there's a rift in their family, the problem afflicts ordinary folk with a surprising frequency as well.
While glamorous stars get into the spotlight when there's a rift in their family, the problem afflicts ordinary folk with a surprising frequency as well.
OCD - How to get help
Information on OCD treatment from NIMH
Information on OCD treatment from NIMH
Borderline Personality - NIMH
Reliable information about Borderline Personality Disorder from the National Institute of Mental Health.
Reliable information about Borderline Personality Disorder from the National Institute of Mental Health.
Marijuana Schizophrenia Link?
Is there really a link between marijuana and schizophrenia? A new study has found similarities between the brains of adolescents who smoke marijuana regularly and adolescents with schizophrenia.
Is there really a link between marijuana and schizophrenia? A new study has found similarities between the brains of adolescents who smoke marijuana regularly and adolescents with schizophrenia.
Dementia - Alzheimer's & More
Do we all lose our minds as we age? Alzheimer's Disease is ont of several dementias that rob people of their minds as they grow older.
Do we all lose our minds as we age? Alzheimer's Disease is ont of several dementias that rob people of their minds as they grow older.
Another Session in Confession
A fascinating account of the process of psychotherapy from trauma survivor Bonnie Burton.
A fascinating account of the process of psychotherapy from trauma survivor Bonnie Burton.
Teen Personalty Disorders
Personality disorders tend to overlap more broadly in adolescents than in adults, according to a study in the December 2000 American Journal of Psychiatry. The researchers found evidence that borderline personality disorder frequently overlaps -- or is comorbid -- with other personality disorders, such as schizotypal and passive-aggressive personality disorders.
Personality disorders tend to overlap more broadly in adolescents than in adults, according to a study in the December 2000 American Journal of Psychiatry. The researchers found evidence that borderline personality disorder frequently overlaps -- or is comorbid -- with other personality disorders, such as schizotypal and passive-aggressive personality disorders.
Mental Health: A Report of the Surgeon General - Chapter 3
The Surgeon General's Report on Mental Health Contents | Order | Resources | Report Home | Site Home
The Surgeon General's Report on Mental Health Contents | Order | Resources | Report Home | Site Home
Antidepressants Grow New Br...
New research funded by the National Institute of Mental Health strongly suggests that some antidepressants work by growing new neurons (brain cells). The study found that blocking the formation of neurons in the hippocampus blocked the behavioral effects of the antidepressant fluoxitine (marketed as Prozac and Sarafem) in mice.
New research funded by the National Institute of Mental Health strongly suggests that some antidepressants work by growing new neurons (brain cells). The study found that blocking the formation of neurons in the hippocampus blocked the behavioral effects of the antidepressant fluoxitine (marketed as Prozac and Sarafem) in mice.
How Employees Deal with Emotions in the Workplace
How do employees expect their co-workers to manage their emotions in the workplace? According to new research at the University of Missouri-Columbia, many employees do not want their co-workers to express any type of strong emotion - positive or negative.
How do employees expect their co-workers to manage their emotions in the workplace? According to new research at the University of Missouri-Columbia, many employees do not want their co-workers to express any type of strong emotion - positive or negative.
Make Better Decisions
Good decisions are made using the conscious mind and the unconscious mind. Here's an approach to help you make better decisions.
Good decisions are made using the conscious mind and the unconscious mind. Here's an approach to help you make better decisions.
Finding a Therapist
Therapist Directories - Find a counselor or therapist in your hometown
Therapist Directories - Find a counselor or therapist in your hometown
Atypical Antidepressants
Information about some of the newer 'atypical' antidepressants - Buspar buspirone Desyrel trazodone Effexor venlafaxine Remeron mirtazapine Serzone nefazodone Wellbutrin bupropion.
Information about some of the newer 'atypical' antidepressants - Buspar buspirone Desyrel trazodone Effexor venlafaxine Remeron mirtazapine Serzone nefazodone Wellbutrin bupropion.
Eating Disorders Basics
An overview of what you need to know about eating disorders, including their general characteristics, the main types, who is at risk, and other health effects.
An overview of what you need to know about eating disorders, including their general characteristics, the main types, who is at risk, and other health effects.
Calm Down in Under a Minute
a simple how to on diaphragmatic breathing, from Leonard Holmes, Ph.D., your about.com guide
a simple how to on diaphragmatic breathing, from Leonard Holmes, Ph.D., your about.com guide
Maybe it's not Too Late - Growing new Brain Cells - from your About.com Guide to Mental Health Resources
Preserve your brain power as you grow older
Preserve your brain power as you grow older
Exercise is an Antidepressant
September 2000 study finds that exercise also keeps depression from returning.
September 2000 study finds that exercise also keeps depression from returning.
How Stressed-Out Are You?
Are you feeling stressed out? Too many things to do, too little time? One more thing added to the To-Do list and you feel like you’ll explode?
Are you feeling stressed out? Too many things to do, too little time? One more thing added to the To-Do list and you feel like you’ll explode?
Voting Laws Discriminate
An Arkansas researcher says more than a million people may be banned from voting booths this November. Their crime: to suffer from mental disabilities that place them under psychological guardianship.
An Arkansas researcher says more than a million people may be banned from voting booths this November. Their crime: to suffer from mental disabilities that place them under psychological guardianship.
Eating Disorders Basic Info
Start here for basic information about eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and binge eating disorder.
Start here for basic information about eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and binge eating disorder.
Dangers of Eating Disorders
The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal by the parents of Terri Schiavo, the 41-year-old Florida woman who has been in a vegetative state since she collapsed in 1990. As controversial as this case has been, little has been written about the eating disorder that supposedly led to her heart failing long enough to deny needed oxygen to her brain.
The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal by the parents of Terri Schiavo, the 41-year-old Florida woman who has been in a vegetative state since she collapsed in 1990. As controversial as this case has been, little has been written about the eating disorder that supposedly led to her heart failing long enough to deny needed oxygen to her brain.
What about St. John's Wort?
St. John's Wort is very popular as an herbal treatment for depression. Does it work? What are the risks?
St. John's Wort is very popular as an herbal treatment for depression. Does it work? What are the risks?
New Hampshire Mental Health Resources
Mental Health information resources in New Hampshire
Mental Health information resources in New Hampshire
Pennsylvania Mental Health Resources
Mental Health information resources in Pennsylvania
Mental Health information resources in Pennsylvania
Marijuana Use May Pose Health Threat to Baby Boomers
People who smoke marijuana may increase their risk of a heart attack, Beth Israel Deaconess researchers have found. A person's chance of having a heart attack, particularly those at risk for heart disease, increased nearly 5X during the hour after smoking. (Circulation, 12-Jun-2001)
People who smoke marijuana may increase their risk of a heart attack, Beth Israel Deaconess researchers have found. A person's chance of having a heart attack, particularly those at risk for heart disease, increased nearly 5X during the hour after smoking. (Circulation, 12-Jun-2001)
Illinois Resources
Mental Health information resources in Illinois
Mental Health information resources in Illinois
MANAGED Mental Health Care: What to Look For, What to Ask
Practical information to help you cope with managed care companies.
Practical information to help you cope with managed care companies.
Is Road Rage a Mental Disorder
Road Rage is a popular topic. Why do we get so angry on the highway and how can we stay safe?
Road Rage is a popular topic. Why do we get so angry on the highway and how can we stay safe?
Female Stalkers
A study in the December 2001 issue of The American Journal of Psychiatry by Rosemary Purcell and her colleagues looked at the characteristics of male and female stalkers. The authors found that female stalkers were different from male stalkers in several ways.
A study in the December 2001 issue of The American Journal of Psychiatry by Rosemary Purcell and her colleagues looked at the characteristics of male and female stalkers. The authors found that female stalkers were different from male stalkers in several ways.
OCD - What is it?
Information from NIMH on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Information from NIMH on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Physical Beauty Involves More
There is more to beauty than meets the stranger's eye, according to results from three studies examining the influence of non-physical traits on people's perception of physical attractiveness. People perceive physical appeal differently when they look at those they know versus strangers.
There is more to beauty than meets the stranger's eye, according to results from three studies examining the influence of non-physical traits on people's perception of physical attractiveness. People perceive physical appeal differently when they look at those they know versus strangers.
Bipolar Disorder - New Evidence of Brain Chemistry Abnormalities
Persons with bipolar disorder may have more of a certain type of signal-sending brain cells.
Persons with bipolar disorder may have more of a certain type of signal-sending brain cells.
Childhood Abuse in the Brain
Permanent physical brain changes from abuse can cause problems in adulthood.
Permanent physical brain changes from abuse can cause problems in adulthood.
Idaho Mental Health Resources
Mental Health information resources in Idaho
Mental Health information resources in Idaho
Michael Jackson's Chld Abuse
Michael Jackson claims to love children but treats them as objects. His children are likely to suffer.
Michael Jackson claims to love children but treats them as objects. His children are likely to suffer.
Kentucky Mental Health Resources
Mental Health information resources in Kentucky
Mental Health information resources in Kentucky
Oregon Mental Health Resources
Mental Health information resources in Oregon
Mental Health information resources in Oregon
SAMe for Depression
A summary of research on SAMe (S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine) as an antidepressant.
A summary of research on SAMe (S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine) as an antidepressant.
Pathological Internet Use
Some people have a problem with their Internet use. Are these people addicted?
Some people have a problem with their Internet use. Are these people addicted?