Depression
Understanding Depression and Menopause
By Health Team at 25 July, 2011, 12:01 pm
As women approach midlife and menopause one of the things to be on the lookout for is depression. While menopause is not thought to be a cause of depression the two can occur at the same time. What is believed to be a cause of depression is changes in estrogen levels which occur during menopause. [...]
Read More >>Understanding Mood Disorders
By Health Team at 25 July, 2011, 12:00 pm
Its shocking to note that mood disorders these days are not uncommon. In the United States alone it is estimated that between 15 and 20 million people suffer from depressive disorders. Most symptoms of depression would be characterized as overwhelming sadness and loss of joy and pleasure in daily activities. Depression has been called the [...]
Read More >>Using Exercise to Battle Depression
By Health Team at 25 July, 2011, 11:58 am
The last thing most people who suffer from depression want to do is exercise. The dark hole of depression can make even getting out of bed everyday a seemingly impossible task. If you suffer from depression it is imperative that you see your doctor or a therapist first, but don’t be surprised if they prescribe [...]
Read More >>Victim’s Anger
By Health Team at 25 July, 2011, 11:56 am
During the past several days I have felt so much stress, anger and frustration because my 25 year old son is a bank teller who had a gun pointed inches from his face during a local bank robbery. Needless to say, my son has been going through a lot of uncomfortable feelings…..one of which is [...]
Read More >>Warning Signs Of Adolescent Depression
By Health Team at 25 July, 2011, 11:56 am
We are all concerned about the health of our children from the moment that they emerge into the world, but an overlooked aspect of their health could turn out to be one of the biggest factors. A child’s mental health, and, later in life, an adolescent’s mental health, have huge effects on the way that [...]
Read More >>Ways To Deal With Social Anxiety
By Health Team at 25 July, 2011, 11:54 am
Social Anxiety Disorder is a Psychiatric disorder that attacks one out of every eight Americans. Those who have the disorder can become physically sick in social situations. This disorder can devastate more than your self esteem, it can destroy your marriage, finances and many other aspects of your life. The disorder is characterized by fear [...]
Read More >>What About Drugs for Anxiety and Depression?
By Health Team at 25 July, 2011, 11:53 am
As a counselor, I am often asked, “Can drugs be helpful for anxiety and depression?” The answer I give is “Yes” and “No.” Yes, drugs may be useful for short-term help. No, drugs are not a good long-term solution. Anxiety and depression are not caused by a lack of drugs. Drugs do not heal the [...]
Read More >>What is Bipolar Disorder and How do You Treat it?
By Health Team at 25 July, 2011, 11:48 am
Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, is a diagnostic category describing a class of mood disorders where the person experiences states or episodes of depression and/or mania, hypomania, and/or mixed states. Left untreated, it is a severely disabling psychiatric condition. The difference between bipolar disorder and major depression is that bipolar disorder involves “energized” [...]
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