Prozac and PMS - What’s in a name?
Eli Lilly has repackaged Prozac 'Sarafem' to appease women with PM. Does it make sense to give the same drug two names? Dementia - Alzheimer's and 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. What do those letters mean after the names?
A glossary of mental heatlh initials - like M.D., Ph.D., Psy.D., M.S.W., etc. Can you Pee in Public?
Paruresis - bladder shyness - affects millions of people - mostly men. Can you pee in public? Medications or Psychotherapy for Depression?
Studies suggest that psychotherapy may sometimes work better than medications to treat depression. Stress Management and Serenity
The Serenity Prayer popularized in 12-step groups can help all of us manage stress. Pathological Internet Use - Some Examples
Some people have a problem with their Internet use. Are these people addicted? Heavy Video Game Use by Kids May slow Brain Development
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. Self-Injury
Self-Injury (self-mutilation) is not always part of suicidal thinking. Read about this problem that is fairly common amoung adolescents. Women and Stress
Rather than the usual male tendency to fight-or-flee, women seem to 'tend-or-befriend' under stress. Managing Stress: Too much of a Good Thing?
The Relaxation Response - a simple form of meditation. Managing Acute Stress: Diaphragmatic Breathing
Information about acute stress and diaphragmatic breathing - one way to cope. Managing Stress: The Relaxation Response
The Relaxation Response is a simple form of meditation. This technique has been proven to help you manage your stress. Cognitive Therapy for Depression and Anxiety
Cognitive therapy has been proven to be effective to treat depression and anxiety. Michael Jackson's Kids Need Protection
Michael Jackson claims to love children but treats them as objects. His children are likely to suffer. Study finds few College Athletes with Eating Disorders
An August 2002 study suggests very few major college athletes suffer from full-blown eating disorders, but slightly more than one in six may have limited symptoms of disordered eating. The Psychological Effects of Trauma
Information about PTSD and the effects of trauma. Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder is a diagnosis that is sometimes misused. Here's the official definition and information about what it means. What is "Normal" Internet Use?
Psychologists struggle to define normal and abnormal Internet use. These studies looked at normal Internet use in 1997. What the Hell is Satanic Ritual Abuse?
I'm not sure what Satanic Ritual Abuse is, but I'll educate you on the possibilities. Ten Tips for Managing Conflict, Tension and Anger
Practical suggestions to help you interact more effectively with others. It's That Time of Year - Seasonal Depression
Seasonal Affective Disorder affects people in extreme latitudes during short days. Find out more about this disorder and it's treatment. Sexual Orientation among Men is Connected with Brain Metabolism
Researchers have shown for the first time that strong sexual orientation among men appears to be connected with brain metabolism. The results of their study are reported in a paper to be presented at an annual conference. 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. Mood Disorders Affect One in Nine Young American Adults
One in nine young American adults may suffer from common mood disorders during their lives, according to results from a large, nationally representative survey. | 