Mental Health: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Atypical Antipsychotics
The atypical antipsychotic medications are the first line treatment for Schizophrenia.
The atypical antipsychotic medications are the first line treatment for Schizophrenia.
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).
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.
Treatments For Schizophrenia
Education, medication and rehabilitation options for treating schizophrenia
Education, medication and rehabilitation options for treating schizophrenia
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.
Causes of Schizophrenia
Understanding the origins of the brain disorder known as Schizophrenia.
Understanding the origins of the brain disorder known as Schizophrenia.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Effects of Trauma
Information about PTSD and the effects of trauma.
Information about PTSD and the effects of trauma.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
What Is Schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia - Facts and research information.
Schizophrenia - Facts and research information.
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.
The Social Work Profession
Basic information about social workers and the social work profession.
Basic information about social workers and the social work profession.
10 Tips for Coping
Practical suggestions to help you interact more effectively with others.
Practical suggestions to help you interact more effectively with others.
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.
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
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.
Mental Health Medications
Medications are often used to treat mental health problems. They don't cure, but they can be very effective at managing symptoms. Antipsychotic medications are the first line treatments for schizophrenia and similar disorders.
Medications are often used to treat mental health problems. They don't cure, but they can be very effective at managing symptoms. Antipsychotic medications are the first line treatments for schizophrenia and similar disorders.
OCD - What is it?
Information from NIMH on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Information from NIMH on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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.
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
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.
Teenagers of Same-Sex Parents
Teenagers of same-sex female parents are developing as well as the children of opposite-sex parents, and good quality family relationships are more important contributors to successful development than family type, according to a new study.
Teenagers of same-sex female parents are developing as well as the children of opposite-sex parents, and good quality family relationships are more important contributors to successful development than family type, according to a new study.
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.
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.
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)
DSM-IV
A definition of the DSM-IV with links to resources
A definition of the DSM-IV with links to resources
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines are the most commonly used medications to treat anxiety disorders.
Benzodiazepines are the most commonly used medications to treat anxiety disorders.
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.
Georgia Mental Health
Mental Health information resources in Georgia
Mental Health information resources in Georgia
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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)
Tyson's Assessment
A summary of Mike Tyson's psychological assessment
A summary of Mike Tyson's psychological assessment
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)
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.
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.
Arizona Mental Health Resources
Mental Health Information resources in Arizona: health agency department mental health agency psychiatric residential facilities health care financing administration state mental health agency
Mental Health Information resources in Arizona: health agency department mental health agency psychiatric residential facilities health care financing administration state mental health agency
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.
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.
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.
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 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?
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.
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
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.
Hypnosis
Hypnosis can be goofy entertainment or serious health care.
Hypnosis can be goofy entertainment or serious health care.
Meditate Mindfully
a simple how to on mindfulness, from your about.com guide
a simple how to on mindfulness, from your about.com guide
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.
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.
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?
Colorado Mental Health Resource Guide
Mental Health information resources in Colorado: west princeton circle mental health resource guide health resource guide mental health agency psychiatric residential facilities
Mental Health information resources in Colorado: west princeton circle mental health resource guide health resource guide mental health agency psychiatric residential facilities
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.
Should Psychologists Prescribe
The arguments for and against psychologist prescribing privileges.
The arguments for and against psychologist prescribing privileges.
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
Psychotherapy
Information about this treatment for mental disorders.
Information about this treatment for mental disorders.
Mental Health: A Report of the Surgeon General - Chapter 2
The Surgeon General's Report on Mental Health Contents
The Surgeon General's Report on Mental Health Contents
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
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.
Indiana Mental Health Resources
Mental Health information resources in Indiana: mental health agency monument circle suite psychiatric residential facilities state mental health agency mental health department
Mental Health information resources in Indiana: mental health agency monument circle suite psychiatric residential facilities state mental health agency mental health department
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.
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Information about acute stress and diaphragmatic breathing - one way to cope.
Information about acute stress and diaphragmatic breathing - one way to cope.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Florida Resources
Mental health information resources in Florida
Mental health information resources in Florida
Bipolar Disorder
Information on Bipolar Disorder from the National Institutes of Mental Health
Information on Bipolar Disorder from the National Institutes of Mental Health
Another Session in Confession
A fascinating account of the process of psychotherapy from trauma survivor Bonnie Burton.
A fascinating account of the process of psychotherapy from trauma survivor Bonnie Burton.
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.
Massachusetts Mental Health Resources
Mental Health information resources in Massachusetts
Mental Health information resources in Massachusetts
Racial Bias Kicks in Quickly
New research, shows that subconscious -- or implicit -- bias can emerge causing even well-meaning whites to look at identical facial expressions of African Americans and European Americans and see greater hostility in the African American faces.
New research, shows that subconscious -- or implicit -- bias can emerge causing even well-meaning whites to look at identical facial expressions of African Americans and European Americans and see greater hostility in the African American faces.
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.
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.
Pennsylvania Mental Health Resources
Mental Health information resources in Pennsylvania
Mental Health information resources in Pennsylvania
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.
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
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.
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.
California Resources
Mental Health information resources in California
Mental Health information resources in California
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
Oregon Mental Health Resources
Mental Health information resources in Oregon: oregon advocacy center developmental disabilities services mental health agency psychiatric residential facilities state mental health agency
Mental Health information resources in Oregon: oregon advocacy center developmental disabilities services mental health agency psychiatric residential facilities state mental health agency
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.
What is ECT?
Information about electroconvuslive therapy.
Information about electroconvuslive therapy.
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.
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.
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.
Laughter on Immune System
In a first-of-its-kind study focusing on ill children and adolescents with depressed immune systems, researchers at UCLA's Jonsson Cancer Center will try to determine if laughter can help reduce pain and prevent and treat diseases.
In a first-of-its-kind study focusing on ill children and adolescents with depressed immune systems, researchers at UCLA's Jonsson Cancer Center will try to determine if laughter can help reduce pain and prevent and treat diseases.
Finding a Therapist
Therapist Directories - Find a counselor or therapist in your hometown
Therapist Directories - Find a counselor or therapist in your hometown
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.
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
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)
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.
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.
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.
Maybe it's not Too Late - Growing new Brain Cells - from your About.com Guide to Mental Health Resources
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Preserve your brain power as you grow older: spinal cord injuries mental health resources elizabeth gould nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nerve cells
What about St. John's Wort?
St. John's Wort is very popular as an herbal treatment for depression. Does it work? What are the risks?
St. John's Wort is very popular as an herbal treatment for depression. Does it work? What are the risks?
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
Preventing Domestic Violence
Couples can learn communication techniques to prevent violence from becoming part of their relationship.
Couples can learn communication techniques to prevent violence from becoming part of their relationship.
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.
Maryland Mental Health Resources
Mental Health information resources in Maryland: west preston street disability law center mental health agency psychiatric residential facilities state mental health agency
Mental Health information resources in Maryland: west preston street disability law center mental health agency psychiatric residential facilities state mental health agency
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.
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.
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.
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
Dissociative Disorders
Information about Dissociative Disorders and the effects of trauma
Information about Dissociative Disorders and the effects of trauma
What is Psychoanalysis?
Psychoanalysis is a form of psychotherapy that was developed in Vienna in the 1890s by Sigmund Freud. Freud believed that many mental health problems stemmed from unacceptable repressed unconscious desires and fantasies of a sexual nature.
Psychoanalysis is a form of psychotherapy that was developed in Vienna in the 1890s by Sigmund Freud. Freud believed that many mental health problems stemmed from unacceptable repressed unconscious desires and fantasies of a sexual nature.
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.