Symptoms of depression can occur as a result of a wide range of medical and psychiatric disorders. In a person who has been found to not be medically ill, there are three common...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a public health advisory (July, 2006) about potential risks of taking triptans together with... Read more »
There is some new data concerning an old drug. Mecamylamine is an old medication originally used to treat hypertension. It had numerous... Read more »
In my last post, I began our discussion of treating depression with natural supplements with many warnings. I am going to stress some... Read more »
Within this series of posts exploring topics related to Mental Health and Emotions, we have discussed mood swings, medication side-effects,... Read more »
Did you know that Linda Ronstadt, Mary-Louise Parker, Oprah, Kim Cattrall and George and Barbara Bush have thyroid disease? Probably not.... Read more »
It’s long been known that there is a link between chronic pain and depression, but a new study suggests there may be a connection between the drugs... Read more »
Depression treatment often incorporates anti-depressant medicine and psychotherapy. Psychotherapy alone, involving cognitive and behavioral awareness... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Selective Serotonin-Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)Selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the first-line treatment for major depression.... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Article updated and reviewed by Christos Ballas, MD, Attenting Psychiatrist, Inpatient and Consult/Liaison Psychiatry, Hospital of the University of... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Psychosis is a term used to describe an array of signs and symptoms suggesting a form of thinking that breaks from reality. Psychosis is not... Read more »