Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is commonly called shock treatment. It has received bad press, in part for its potential memory-depleting effect. Since its introduction in the 1930s, ECT has been significantly refined, and is now considered an effective and safe treatment for severe depression in the appropriate situation. It is especially effective for patients who have not been helped by medication and those with severe depression who experience...
Read moreQuestion: curious chap wrote... i 'm a 42yr old male and would like to know if diet and the type of food we eat have some effect(s) on... Read more »
Any disruption to a normal balanced diet has the potential to cause depressive symptoms, or make existing symptoms worse. Disruption to... Read more »
Experts are now recommending that Americans consider embracing some "meatless" days when planning out their menu ideas for a week. You... Read more »
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Over the years various lines of enquiry have pointed to the fact that mood is affected by food. Not uncommonly, the focus has tended to be... Read more »
Spanish researchers have found that people who eat a Mediterranean diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, and nuts are less likely to... Read more »
Altered neurotransmitter (serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine) levels are responsible for clinical depression symptoms in many people. Diets low... Read more »
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Blues; Gloom; Sadness; MelancholyHome CareIf you are depressed for 2 weeks or longer, you should contact your doctor, who can offer treatment... Read more »
A traditional "Western" style diet, full of sugar, white flour, and fast food may contribute to mental health problems in women. Researchers in... Read more »
You can wear a patch to quit smoking, a patch to fend of pregnancy, and pretty soon, youll be able to wear a patch to treat depression. Emsam, an... Read more »