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
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.
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.
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 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.
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).
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Atypical Antipsychotics
The atypical antipsychotic medications are the first line treatment for Schizophrenia.
The atypical antipsychotic medications are the first line treatment for Schizophrenia.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
OCD - What Causes it? Do I have it? Treatment?
More information on OCD from NIMH
More information on OCD from NIMH
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.
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.
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
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.
The Social Work Profession
Basic information about social workers and the social work profession.
Basic information about social workers and the social work profession.
Causes of Schizophrenia
Understanding the origins of the brain disorder known as Schizophrenia.
Understanding the origins of the brain disorder known as Schizophrenia.
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
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.
10 Tips for Coping
Practical suggestions to help you interact more effectively with others.
Practical suggestions to help you interact more effectively with others.
OCD - What is it?
Information from NIMH on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Information from NIMH on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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
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?
Treatments For Schizophrenia
Education, medication and rehabilitation options for treating schizophrenia
Education, medication and rehabilitation options for treating schizophrenia
What Is Schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia - Facts and research information.
Schizophrenia - Facts and research information.
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?
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Georgia Mental Health
Mental Health information resources in Georgia
Mental Health information resources in Georgia
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
Effects of Trauma
Information about PTSD and the effects of trauma.
Information about PTSD and the effects of trauma.
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.
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
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Information about acute stress and diaphragmatic breathing - one way to cope.
Information about acute stress and diaphragmatic breathing - one way to cope.
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.
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?
Managed Care - Parity
More information on Mental Health Parity
More information on Mental Health Parity
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?
Psychotherapy
Information about this treatment for mental disorders.
Information about this treatment for mental disorders.
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.
Meditate Mindfully
a simple how to on mindfulness, from your about.com guide
a simple how to on mindfulness, from your about.com guide
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
Tell Your Kids About Michael
David Finkelhor, director of the Crimes against Children Research Center at the University of New Hampshire, has compiled information about how to talk with children about Michael Jackson.
David Finkelhor, director of the Crimes against Children Research Center at the University of New Hampshire, has compiled information about how to talk with children about Michael Jackson.
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.
Dissociative Disorders
Information about Dissociative Disorders and the effects of trauma
Information about Dissociative Disorders and the effects of trauma
Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines are the most commonly used medications to treat anxiety disorders.
Benzodiazepines are the most commonly used medications to treat anxiety disorders.
Colorado Mental Health Resource Guide
Mental Health information resources in Colorado
Mental Health information resources in Colorado
How to Talk with a Dementia Pt
Forcing someone with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia to face reality can be a frustrating experience. Here are some alternative approaches that may ease the frustration.
Forcing someone with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia to face reality can be a frustrating experience. Here are some alternative approaches that may ease the frustration.
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
What is Family Therapy?
Family therapy involves a whole family, or several family members, all meeting with a therapist. Family therapy can be helpful if a family is having problems getting along. It can also be used with one family member has a problem, and family relationships may be copntributing to or maintaining the problem.
Family therapy involves a whole family, or several family members, all meeting with a therapist. Family therapy can be helpful if a family is having problems getting along. It can also be used with one family member has a problem, and family relationships may be copntributing to or maintaining the problem.
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).
Oregon Mental Health Resources
Mental Health information resources in Oregon
Mental Health information resources in Oregon
Oklahoma Mental Health Resources
Mental Health information resources in Oklahoma
Mental Health information resources in Oklahoma
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.
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.
DSM-IV
A definition of the DSM-IV with links to resources
A definition of the DSM-IV with links to resources
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.
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.
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
Acupuncture for Treatment of Patients with Bipolar Disorder
Dr. Tricia Suppes has long been concerned about the 1.9 million Americans with bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness. That's why she's investigating a new use for an old therapy: acupuncture.
Dr. Tricia Suppes has long been concerned about the 1.9 million Americans with bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness. That's why she's investigating a new use for an old therapy: acupuncture.
Finding a Therapist
Therapist Directories - Find a counselor or therapist in your hometown
Therapist Directories - Find a counselor or therapist in your hometown
Arizona Mental Health Resources
Mental Health Information resources in Arizona
Mental Health Information resources in Arizona
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.
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.
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
OCD - How to get help
Information on OCD treatment from NIMH
Information on OCD treatment from NIMH
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.
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
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
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.
Hypnosis
Hypnosis can be goofy entertainment or serious health care.
Hypnosis can be goofy entertainment or serious health care.
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.
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.
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.
Depression & Fatigue
Depression and fatigue reinforce each other in a vicious cycle, say European researchers.
Depression and fatigue reinforce each other in a vicious cycle, say European researchers.
Letting Go
Letting go is difficult, simple, and essential.
Letting go is difficult, simple, and essential.
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.
Tyson's Assessment
A summary of Mike Tyson's psychological assessment
A summary of Mike Tyson's psychological assessment
What is ECT?
Information about electroconvuslive therapy.
Information about electroconvuslive therapy.
Illinois Resources
Mental Health information resources in Illinois
Mental Health information resources in Illinois
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.
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.
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.
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?
Florida Resources
Mental health information resources in Florida
Mental health information resources in Florida
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
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Resilience
The ability to bounce back from adversity has been referred to as "resilience." It is important for good mental health.
The ability to bounce back from adversity has been referred to as "resilience." It is important for good mental health.
Pennsylvania Mental Health Resources
Mental Health information resources in Pennsylvania
Mental Health information resources in Pennsylvania
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?
Olanzapine(Zyprexa)Information
Olanzapine (Zyprexa) is an atypical antipsychotic medication that is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Olanzapine (Zyprexa) is an atypical antipsychotic medication that is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
New U.S. Medical Record Rulesl affect Mental Health
New U.S. medical record regulations will affect mental health treatment. Psychotherapy notes receive more extensive protection than other medical records.
New U.S. medical record regulations will affect mental health treatment. Psychotherapy notes receive more extensive protection than other medical records.
Road Rage Technique
Counting idiots can help you drive more safely without getting angry at other drivers. Try it next time you find yourself getting angry on the highway.
Counting idiots can help you drive more safely without getting angry at other drivers. Try it next time you find yourself getting angry on the highway.
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
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)
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.
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.
News for Absent-Minded: How...
Are you concerned that you couldn't remember the name of the familiar-looking woman who said hello to you in the restaurant last night? You probably don't have much to worry about, says an internationally recognized Alzheimer's disease researcher at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
Are you concerned that you couldn't remember the name of the familiar-looking woman who said hello to you in the restaurant last night? You probably don't have much to worry about, says an internationally recognized Alzheimer's disease researcher at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
Ohio Mental Health Resources
Mental Health information resources in Ohio
Mental Health information resources in Ohio
Massachusetts Mental Health Resources
Mental Health information resources in Massachusetts
Mental Health information resources in Massachusetts
Children Likely to be Better Adjusted in Joint vs Sole Custody
Children from divorced families who either live with both parents at different times or spend certain amounts of time with each parent are better adjusted in most cases than children who live and interact with just one parent, according to new research on custody arrangements and children's adjustment. (J. of Family Psychology, Mar-2002)
Children from divorced families who either live with both parents at different times or spend certain amounts of time with each parent are better adjusted in most cases than children who live and interact with just one parent, according to new research on custody arrangements and children's adjustment. (J. of Family Psychology, Mar-2002)
Internal Sense of Security
Childhood experiences make a difference in how secure we feel, but it's not too late.
Childhood experiences make a difference in how secure we feel, but it's not too late.
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.
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.
Abreaction
Is it necessary to re-live a trauma in order to heal from it?
Is it necessary to re-live a trauma in order to heal from it?
Psychosis
A user submission from Kathryn O'Neill about her own experiences with panic disorder and schizophrenaform disorder.
A user submission from Kathryn O'Neill about her own experiences with panic disorder and schizophrenaform disorder.
Outlook For Schizophrenia
What's ahead for research into schizophrenia and schizophrenia treatment?
What's ahead for research into schizophrenia and schizophrenia treatment?
North Carolina Resources
Mental Health information resources in North Carolina
Mental Health information resources in North Carolina
Clozapine Information
Clozapine (Clozaril) was the first of the newer atypical antipsychotic medications.
Clozapine (Clozaril) was the first of the newer atypical antipsychotic medications.