A review of previous research has found that antidepressants are effective at treating depression in people who suffer from physical illnesses. Experts say more than 10 percent of those who suffer from physical illness also have depression, and that the effects of illness on depression is one of the most neglected areas of medical research.
I've never been officially diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), partly, I believe, because there have been so many other... Read more »
For the past month, my physical health has been greatly influencing my mental health. I have ovarian cysts that rupture. About every two... Read more »
You know that allergies can make you feel pretty lousy physically, what with the sneezing, the wheezing, the stuffy head, and the itchy... Read more »
Last week I wrote about ADHD and depression. Does one cause the other? Does depression normally follow ADHD or is inattention caused by... Read more »
Every month, Dr. Ballas answers your questions about depression. Email Dr. Ballas at feedback@mydepressionconnection.com with your... Read more »
Some patients are finding that tapering off antidepressants like Paxil, Effexor, and Zoloft does not keep them from suffering difficult physical... Read more »
In Part 1 of this piece, I very briefly described emotional states related to feelings of depression and depressed mood. I then, even more briefly,... Read more »
There are a number of different medications that are currently used to treat anxiety disorders. Antidepressants, although originally intended to... Read more »
Doing mental or physical work while you're tired may lead to high blood pressure and heart disease, a U.S. study suggests. Researchers recruited 80... Read more »