Mental Health: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
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.
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
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Treatments For Schizophrenia
Education, medication and rehabilitation options for treating schizophrenia
Education, medication and rehabilitation options for treating schizophrenia
Causes of Schizophrenia
Understanding the origins of the brain disorder known as Schizophrenia.
Understanding the origins of the brain disorder known as Schizophrenia.
Atypical Antipsychotics
The atypical antipsychotic medications are the first line treatment for Schizophrenia.
The atypical antipsychotic medications are the first line treatment for Schizophrenia.
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.
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.
Coping with Holiday Stress
We all look forward to the holidays and hope that they will be a time of happiness, friendliness, fellowship, and harmony. Yet often our anticipation and excitement turns into feelings of depression and/or family disharmony.
We all look forward to the holidays and hope that they will be a time of happiness, friendliness, fellowship, and harmony. Yet often our anticipation and excitement turns into feelings of depression and/or family disharmony.
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?
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
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.
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.
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.
Athletes' Wives Must Cope with "Adultery Culture"
Many wives of professional male athletes have to consider the possibility of their husbands' infidelity, particularly during a long season with numerous road trips. How they handle their fear and stress varies and may depend on their motivation for marriage.
Many wives of professional male athletes have to consider the possibility of their husbands' infidelity, particularly during a long season with numerous road trips. How they handle their fear and stress varies and may depend on their motivation for marriage.
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.
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.
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.
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).
What Is Schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia - Facts and research information.
Schizophrenia - Facts and research 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.
OCD - What Causes it? Do I have it? Treatment?
More information on OCD from NIMH: ocd patients attention deficit disorder neurotransmitter serotonin positron emission tomography pet obsessive compulsive disorder
More information on OCD from NIMH: ocd patients attention deficit disorder neurotransmitter serotonin positron emission tomography pet obsessive compulsive disorder
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
Effects of Trauma
Information about PTSD and the effects of trauma.
Information about PTSD and the effects of trauma.
The Social Work Profession
Basic information about social workers and the social work profession.
Basic information about social workers and the social work profession.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Make a Decision
a simple how to on making decisions, from Leonard Holmes, Ph.D., your about.com guide
a simple how to on making decisions, from Leonard Holmes, Ph.D., your about.com guide
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
OCD - What is it?
Information from NIMH on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Information from NIMH on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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.
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.
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.
10 Tips for Coping
Practical suggestions to help you interact more effectively with others.
Practical suggestions to help you interact more effectively with others.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
"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.
Children Lke Video Games
Boys spend twice as much time playing video games as girls, but the gap is expected to close as more games are designed for girls with their preferences in mind, a survey released today has found.
Boys spend twice as much time playing video games as girls, but the gap is expected to close as more games are designed for girls with their preferences in mind, a survey released today has found.
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.
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.
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.
DSM-IV
A definition of the DSM-IV with links to resources
A definition of the DSM-IV with links to resources
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.
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.
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.
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?
Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines are the most commonly used medications to treat anxiety disorders.
Benzodiazepines are the most commonly used medications to treat anxiety disorders.
When Must your Therapist Break Confidentiality?
Your Therapist is sometimes required to share information. Read about these exceptions to your privacy.
Your Therapist is sometimes required to share information. Read about these exceptions to your privacy.
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).
Childhood Exposure to Media...
Children's viewing of violent TV shows, their identification with aggressive same-sex TV characters, and their perceptions that TV violence is realistic are all linked to later aggression as young adults, for both males and females, according to a 15-year study. (Developmental Psychology, Mar-2003)
Children's viewing of violent TV shows, their identification with aggressive same-sex TV characters, and their perceptions that TV violence is realistic are all linked to later aggression as young adults, for both males and females, according to a 15-year study. (Developmental Psychology, Mar-2003)
THC may Cause Schiz. Sxs
Yale University researchers have shown that active ingredient in marijuana can cause transient schizophrenia-like symptoms ranging from suspiciousness and delusions to impairments in memory and attention in some patients.
Yale University researchers have shown that active ingredient in marijuana can cause transient schizophrenia-like symptoms ranging from suspiciousness and delusions to impairments in memory and attention in some patients.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mental Health: A Report of the Surgeon General - Chapter 4
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
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.
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.
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.
Tyson's Assessment
A summary of Mike Tyson's psychological assessment
A summary of Mike Tyson's psychological assessment
Suicide Rates
Mayo Clinic debunks the commonly held notion that about 15 percent of people diagnosed with depression will commit suicide. (American Journal of Psychiatry, 12-00)
Mayo Clinic debunks the commonly held notion that about 15 percent of people diagnosed with depression will commit suicide. (American Journal of Psychiatry, 12-00)
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.
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.
Dissociative Disorders
Information about Dissociative Disorders and the effects of trauma
Information about Dissociative Disorders and the effects of trauma
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.
Recovered Memories
The debate over recovered memories still rages in some courts, therapists' offices, and homes.
The debate over recovered memories still rages in some courts, therapists' offices, and homes.
New Year's Resolutions
New Years Resolutions can become lasting habits
New Years Resolutions can become lasting habits
Psychotherapy
Information about this treatment for mental disorders.
Information about this treatment for mental disorders.
Seasonal Depression
Seasonal Affective Disorder affects people in extreme latitudes during short days. Find out more about this disorder and it's treatment.
Seasonal Affective Disorder affects people in extreme latitudes during short days. Find out more about this disorder and it's treatment.
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.
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.
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.
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?
OCD - How to get help
Information on OCD treatment from NIMH: educational support groups health maintenance organizations mental health centers self help books obsessive compulsive disorder
Information on OCD treatment from NIMH: educational support groups health maintenance organizations mental health centers self help books obsessive compulsive disorder
Learning Disability Facts
Detailed information about Learning Disabilities from the National Institute of Mental Health
Detailed information about Learning Disabilities from the National Institute of Mental Health
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.
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.
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.
Georgia Mental Health
Mental Health information resources in Georgia
Mental Health information resources in Georgia
What is ECT?
Information about electroconvuslive therapy.
Information about electroconvuslive therapy.
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)
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.
Getting Together with Family
The Holidays and other family times are not always easy. Here are some tips to help.
The Holidays and other family times are not always easy. Here are some tips to help.
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.
Conservative Nightmares
A 2001 study found some intriguing relationships between political ideology and dreams.
A 2001 study found some intriguing relationships between political ideology and dreams.
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.
Massachusetts Mental Health Resources
Mental Health information resources in Massachusetts
Mental Health information resources in Massachusetts
Florida Resources
Mental health information resources in Florida
Mental health information resources in Florida
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia has nothing to do with split personality. It is a serious treatable mental disorder.
Schizophrenia has nothing to do with split personality. It is a serious treatable mental disorder.
Finding a Therapist
Therapist Directories - Find a counselor or therapist in your hometown
Therapist Directories - Find a counselor or therapist in your hometown
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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)
Father's Absence Increases ...
Fathers who leave their families may increase their daughters' risk for early sexual activity and teenage pregnancy, suggest the results of long-term studies in the United States and in New Zealand. (Child Development, 2003)
Fathers who leave their families may increase their daughters' risk for early sexual activity and teenage pregnancy, suggest the results of long-term studies in the United States and in New Zealand. (Child Development, 2003)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Seroquel Information
Seroquel (quetiapine) is an atypical antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Seroquel (quetiapine) is an atypical antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
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.
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.
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.
Hypnosis
Hypnosis can be goofy entertainment or serious health care.
Hypnosis can be goofy entertainment or serious health care.
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Information about acute stress and diaphragmatic breathing - one way to cope.
Information about acute stress and diaphragmatic breathing - one way to cope.
Bipolar Disorder
Information on Bipolar Disorder from the National Institutes of Mental Health
Information on Bipolar Disorder from the National Institutes of Mental Health
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.
Should Psychologists Prescribe
The arguments for and against psychologist prescribing privileges.
The arguments for and against psychologist prescribing privileges.
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
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.
How and Why Is the American Family Changing?
America's family album has undergone a revamping over the past several decades. Ozzie and Harriet, at least, would be a bit surprised at the newly revised edition. LSU researchers can offer insights about what's in store for the family as the 21st century presses onward.
America's family album has undergone a revamping over the past several decades. Ozzie and Harriet, at least, would be a bit surprised at the newly revised edition. LSU researchers can offer insights about what's in store for the family as the 21st century presses onward.
Odor and Sexual Orientation
Human pheromones are thought to play a role in sexual attraction, despite the fact that Western cultures cover-up human body odor. Research has found some interesting relationships between sexual orientation and preference for human body odors.
Human pheromones are thought to play a role in sexual attraction, despite the fact that Western cultures cover-up human body odor. Research has found some interesting relationships between sexual orientation and preference for human body odors.
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.
Playing Games for Self-esteem
Scientists design world-first: computer games that enhance self-acceptance
Scientists design world-first: computer games that enhance self-acceptance
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.
Another View of ADD
Jef Gazley, M.S. outlines some interesting ideas about attention deficit disorder.
Jef Gazley, M.S. outlines some interesting ideas about attention deficit disorder.
Virtual Reality Treatment
Virtual reality is emerging as a useful tool for treating phobias, pain, and similar problems.
Virtual reality is emerging as a useful tool for treating phobias, pain, and similar problems.
Clozapine Information
Clozapine (Clozaril) was the first of the newer atypical antipsychotic medications.
Clozapine (Clozaril) was the first of the newer atypical antipsychotic medications.
Review - Wherever You Go There You Are
A review of Wherever You Go There You Are - by Jon Kabat-Zinn
A review of Wherever You Go There You Are - by Jon Kabat-Zinn
Bulimia Nervosa
An overview of what you need to know about the eating disorder known as bulimia nervosa, including its symptoms and risks, and other health effects, from psychologist and About.com Mental Health Resources Guide, Leonard Holmes, Ph.D.
An overview of what you need to know about the eating disorder known as bulimia nervosa, including its symptoms and risks, and other health effects, from psychologist and About.com Mental Health Resources Guide, Leonard Holmes, Ph.D.
California Resources
Mental Health information resources in California
Mental Health information resources in California
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?
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
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.
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.
New Years
Practical ways to keep New Years resolutions.
Practical ways to keep New Years resolutions.
Forced Mental Health Treatment
The New York Court of Appeals has upheld the state law allowing concerned family and friends to seek a court order forcing a patient to accept mental health treatment.
The New York Court of Appeals has upheld the state law allowing concerned family and friends to seek a court order forcing a patient to accept mental health treatment.
Major Depression
A definition of major depression with links to various resources.
A definition of major depression with links to various resources.
Link between Video Games and Pain Relief
Relief from pain may only be a joystick away. Results of new study from Wheeling Jesuit University suggest video games can distract someone's attention from a painful activity, and can help people with chronic pain problems, particularly children. (Meeting: North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity)
Relief from pain may only be a joystick away. Results of new study from Wheeling Jesuit University suggest video games can distract someone's attention from a painful activity, and can help people with chronic pain problems, particularly children. (Meeting: North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity)
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)
Nurses Can Help Domestic Violence Victims
Nurses are in a unique position to offer victims of domestic violence real ways to find safety when victims report their injuries or seek treatment. (Nursing2001, Aug-2001)
Nurses are in a unique position to offer victims of domestic violence real ways to find safety when victims report their injuries or seek treatment. (Nursing2001, Aug-2001)
Eeww . . . Gross! How Your Brain Processes Disgust
Understanding how the brain processes emotion has important implications for diseases ranging from Alzheimer's to schizophrenia--researchers now report on an important brain center for processing disgust. (Annals of Neurology, 14-Feb-2003)
Understanding how the brain processes emotion has important implications for diseases ranging from Alzheimer's to schizophrenia--researchers now report on an important brain center for processing disgust. (Annals of Neurology, 14-Feb-2003)
Doctors Help you Kill Yourself
The debate over assisted suicide rages in the U.S. and elsewhere. Should doctors help you kill yourself?
The debate over assisted suicide rages in the U.S. and elsewhere. Should doctors help you kill yourself?
PDD (PMS)
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is much more severe then PMS. Should you take a medication for it?
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is much more severe then PMS. Should you take a medication for it?