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Antidepressants - MAO Inhibitors

Monday February 27, 2006
When other antidepressants don't work, some people find relief from an older class of medications - MAO inhibitors. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) were the first type of antidepressant to be ... Read More

When Grief gets Complicated

Friday February 24, 2006
Grief is a normal part of life for most of us. It is not usually considered a mental disorder. Some grief does reach the level of a mental disorder, complicating ... Read More

What do those letters mean after the names?

Wednesday February 22, 2006
You've read an article on the net and the author makes some claims that you wonder about. Something doesn't sound quite right. But the article was written by a doctor, ... Read More

Improve Your Mental Health

Monday February 20, 2006
Sign-up for a newsletter course that focuses on helping you improve your own mental health. It is not intended only for those with a mental disorder, although it may help ... Read More

Do I have a Mental Disorder?

Friday February 17, 2006
Have you ever wondered if you have a mental disorder? Most of have considered this question at one time or another. It's a difficult question to answer. You could purchase ... Read More

New Doses of Abilify Available

Wednesday February 15, 2006
The antipsychotic medication Abilify (aripiprazole) is now available as a 2 mg tablet strength and a nonrefrigerated oral solution. These new doses will give doctors more flexibility in treating ... Read More

Valentines Day is Over-rated

Tuesday February 14, 2006
"The perfect card, the perfect gift, the perfect date . . . Isn't there enough pressure in relationships without having to live up to some romantic ideal on Valentine's Day?" ... Read More

Older Schizophrenia Drug may Treat Opiate Addiction

Friday February 10, 2006
Scientists may have found a new use for an old medication. Trifluoperazine, sold as Stelazine, is one of the older phenothiazine medications that has been used for years to treat ... Read More

Counting Idiots: A Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention for Road Rage

Wednesday February 8, 2006
Reports of road rage incidents are becoming more common as commutes become longer and highways become more congested. Your drive cen become less stressful if you learn a ... Read More

Got a Song Stuck in your Head? Join the Crowd

Monday February 6, 2006
We don't always know what goes on inside the heads of other people. It turns out that getting a song "stuck in your head" is perfectly mentally healthy. ... Read More

Is Your Life a Battle or a Journey?

Friday February 3, 2006
Some people see life as a battle. Every encounter is a struggle, and if they don't win, they feel like they have lost. Others view life as an ... Read More

Depression and Pregnancy

Wednesday February 1, 2006
A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association fould that many women who stopped taking antidepressants did experience a relapse in their depression symptoms. Women ... Read More

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