Updated Articles and Resources
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Maybe It's Not Depression
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Monday, November 24, 2003
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012
There are other disorders that can cause symptoms similar to depression. Here are some ways to tell what's what. -
Why Your Therapist is Not Your Friend
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Sunday, June 08, 2003
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012
People often develop a close relationship with their therapist. You've been sitting in a room talking about very personal subjects, often with some frequency over time. Does this make you friends? .. -
Causes of Depression Created:
Friday, June 02, 2006
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Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Information about the different causes of depression and research into how depression develops. -
Antipsychotic Medications Created:
Thursday, November 27, 2003
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Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Antipsychotic medications are the treatment-of-choice for schizophrenia and similar severe mental disorders -
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders Created:
Tuesday, November 18, 2003
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Friday, June 04, 2010
There are two obsessive-compulsive disorders - OCD and Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder -
Risperdal (risperidone) Information Created:
Friday, November 28, 2003
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Friday, June 04, 2010
Information about Risperdal (risperidone), the second approved atypical antidepressant which has fewer side effects than older medications. -
The Psychological Effects of Trauma Created:
Wednesday, November 19, 2003
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Wednesday, June 02, 2010
Information about PTSD and the effects of trauma. -
Borderline Personality - A Diagnosis with a Bad Rap Created:
Wednesday, November 19, 2003
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Wednesday, June 02, 2010
Borderline Personality Disorder is a diagnosis that is sometimes misused. Here's the official definition and information about what it means. -
New Anti-Psychotic Drugs work better than Old
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Tuesday, September 27, 2005
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Wednesday, June 02, 2010
A new study has shown that people diagnosed with their first episode of schizophrenia fare much better when treated with newer anti-psychotic drugs than with traditional medications. -
A movement disorder caused by older antipsychotic medications Created:
Monday, November 24, 2003
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Wednesday, June 02, 2010
Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a movement disorder that is caused by medications. This potentially permanent condition is a possible side-effect of long-term treatment with antipsychotic medications su.. -
About Schizophrenia Created:
Monday, October 31, 2005
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Wednesday, June 02, 2010
Schizophrenia - Facts and research information. -
New Antipsychotics may not have fewer Side-Effects Created:
Sunday, May 11, 2003
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Wednesday, June 02, 2010
A meta-analysis of past research studies calls into question the assumption that the newer "atypical" antipsychotic medications have a much better side-effect profile than older antipsych.. -
Do I Have a Mental Disorder? Created:
Sunday, October 30, 2005
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Tuesday, June 01, 2010
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. -
Open-ended Questions Created:
Monday, November 24, 2003
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Tuesday, June 01, 2010
Open-ended questions are used in counseling and psychotherapy to help explore issues. -
Causes of Schizophrenia Created:
Monday, October 31, 2005
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Tuesday, June 01, 2010
Understanding the origins of the brain disorder known as Schizophrenia. -
What do the letters mean after the name? Created:
Friday, November 21, 2003
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Tuesday, June 01, 2010
A glossary of mental health initials - like M.D., Ph.D., Psy.D., M.S.W., etc. -
How to get Help If You're Depressed Created:
Thursday, November 03, 2005
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Tuesday, June 01, 2010
Getting less depressed takes time. There are steps that you can take that will eventually pay off. -
Anxiety Medications help to calm and relax the anxious person Created:
Thursday, December 04, 2003
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Tuesday, June 01, 2010
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.. -
Coming to Our Senses - Full Review Created:
Sunday, March 06, 2005
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Friday, March 26, 2010
Jon Kabat-Zinn's book Coming to Our Senses expands on his earlier work to mindfully consider the present moment in the wider world around us. -
Cognitive Therapy for Depression and Anxiety Created:
Tuesday, November 18, 2003
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Thursday, March 25, 2010
Cognitive therapy has been proven to be effective to treat depression and anxiety. -
Build your Self Esteem, a Guide to Self Improvement Created:
Friday, December 09, 2005
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Thursday, March 25, 2010
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. -
Medications for Bipolar Disorder Created:
Sunday, November 06, 2005
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Friday, March 19, 2010
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. -
Antidepressant Medications Created:
Monday, November 07, 2005
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Thursday, March 18, 2010
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.. -
How does Exercise Improve Mental Health? Created:
Thursday, April 27, 2006
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Thursday, March 18, 2010
We know that exercise has positive effects on the brain. Researchers at Duke University demonstrated several years ago that exercise has antidepressant properties. Other research has shown that exe.. -
Mental Health Diagnosis - Symptoms for Mental Health Diagnosis Created:
Thursday, July 30, 2009
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Friday, March 05, 2010
Diagnosing a mental health condition can only be done by a qualified health professional. But there are some symptoms that may raise awareness that there's a concern brewing. Knowing more about the.. -
Treatments For Schizophrenia Created:
Monday, October 31, 2005
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Thursday, March 04, 2010
Education, medication and rehabilitation options for treating schizophrenia -
Atypical Antipsychotic Medications Created:
Tuesday, December 09, 2003
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Tuesday, March 02, 2010
The atypical antipsychotic medications are the first line treatment for Schizophrenia. -
Sadness is not Depression Created:
Wednesday, September 10, 2003
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Tuesday, March 02, 2010
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. -
What is Mental Health? Created:
Sunday, May 04, 2003
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Tuesday, March 02, 2010
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. -
Metaphors for Life Created:
Saturday, June 21, 2003
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Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Is your life a battle or a journey? Life Metaphors can shape how we live. -
Your Turn - Signs that it’s time to end a relationship Created:
Thursday, April 03, 2003
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Monday, March 01, 2010
A marriage therapist with recommendaitons on ending a relationship. -
Make Better Decisions - Sleep on it
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Good decisions are made using the conscious mind and the unconscious mind. Here's an approach to help you make better decisions.