Friday, June 01, 2012

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Myths About Happiness

click to enlarge   It seems that every day there’s a new study linking happiness to something, such as modern technology, forms of exercise, or quality of sleep.   And yet still most of us feel we could be happier and wonder what we can do to achieve contentment.  An estimated 26.2 percent of Americans suffer from a... Read moreChevron

When Unplugging Leads to Anxiety and Depression: A HealthCentral Explainer

click to enlarge   Do you have a panicked feeling when you leave your smart phone behind?  How about that strange realization that you have photographed and shared your dinner with the world before you’ve even taken a bite?  If so, you may be one of the millions addicted to the virtual world of smart phones, iPads, and social... Read moreChevron

Diagnosing Mental Illness

Properly diagnosing mental illness can be a real challenge and researchers are trying to find more accurate ways of detecting mental illness in order to make treatment more effective.     I found this video on our YouTube channel, which explores the challenges of diagnosing mental illness from a varitey of patient perspectives. Check it... Read moreChevron

Slacker or Go-Getter? The Dopamine Connection: A HealthCentral Explainer

 (Click to enlarge) There is no denying that some people possess a certain joie du travail.  They are not only at work early on a Monday morning, but they’ve brewed a pot of coffee and have solved the copy machines problems all before the boss has arrived.  But they don’t stop there…. They are ready to tackle all... Read moreChevron

Taking Antidepressants: Myths vs. Facts

(Click to enlarge)   Antidepressant use is on the rise with an estimated 1 in 10 American’s taking them, and many have not been diagnosed with mental illness.  A lot of doctors who aren’t psychiatrists are writing antidepressants prescriptions for reasons ranging from everyday stress to stage fright to difficulty kicking the... Read moreChevron