Depression

Teenage Depression

By Health Team at 25 July, 2011, 8:53 am

Many people believe today that teenagers lack respect for authority, lack respect for school, and even lack respect for family. For the most part they are looked down on by society as being disobedient trouble-makers. Being a teenager isn’t an easy task. They’re constantly being exposed to new, scary situations, and it’s hard for any [...]

Teen Depression: The Scary Truth

By Health Team at 25 July, 2011, 8:51 am

Teen depression comes in two forms. It can be a simple episode in which they are upset because of a break up. Or, it can come in a constant, heavy depression that can and does destroy lives. There are many things that you, as a parent can do to keep your child out of this [...]

Techniques to ease stress, treat depression and increase relaxation.

By Health Team at 25 July, 2011, 8:50 am

Stress is one of the top health hazards we face today. Unfortunately, it’s impossible to go through life without the irritations that make us tense. Some people deal with the situation better than others. Here are some techniques for easing stress and increasing relaxation: – Get enough sleep – Meditate regularly – Give up junk [...]

Symptoms of Depression: How to know if you are depressed

By Health Team at 25 July, 2011, 8:48 am

Studies have shown that about 20 million Americans receive some form of depression treatment on an annual basis. Twenty Million Americans! Considering how grave an illness depression is, this is a rather worrisome number. As a result recognizing the symptoms of depression as a step for depression treatment may perhaps be the first move to [...]

Suicide is Not an Option

By Health Team at 25 July, 2011, 8:46 am

On December 12th, 1992, my brother committed suicide. The consequences were devestating to everyone involved. Maybe this story will help someone who is contemplating suicide to decide against it. Suicide is not the solution that some may think it is. Problems and unresolved issues will haunt family and friends for many decades. My nephew, who [...]

Stressful Moments – How To Cope Rather Than Live in Hope For A Cure

By Health Team at 25 July, 2011, 8:45 am

Why do we get stressed is a common question asked when looking for answers behind stressful moments. What a major breakthrough that would be if we could pinpoint exactly what it is that triggers these stressful bouts – but because we all differ in so many ways then trying to decipher what brings these moments [...]

Stop Anxiety Attacks – Review

By Health Team at 25 July, 2011, 8:37 am

Some people don’t even realize that they are having anxiety attacks, until they know what the definition of one is. An anxiety attack is a strong sensation that creates fear in oneself, as the symptoms can seem like you are actually dying. If you are someone who suffers from these kinds of attacks, it is [...]

St John’s Wort Benefits and Side Effects

By Health Team at 25 July, 2011, 8:36 am

What is St John’s Wort? Extracts of Hypericum perforatum L. (St John’s wort) are now successfully competing for status as a standard antidepressant therapy. Because of this, great effort has been devoted to identifying the active antidepressant compounds in the extract. From a phytochemical point of view, St John’s wort is one of the best-investigated [...]