seasonal affective disorder

Psychiatrist: 'There Has Been a Tremendous Amount' of Seasonal Affective

Psychiatrist: 'There Has Been A Tremendous Amount' Of Seasonal Affective … Dr. Norman Rosenthal, the clinical psychiatrist who first described the condition, defines it on his website as “a type of depression that occurs regularly, every autumn and winter, when the days get short and dark, though it may occur at other times … Read more on CBS Local Counseling and therapy video collection gets 120 new titles These interviews cover the full range of clinical practice, from working with couples and families to treating anxiety, depression, and trauma. Some titles include: “Angry Women, Withdrawn Men: Breaking through in Couples Therapy,” “Attachment Issues … Read more on Penn State News Read more... ...

Health Briefs for Jan. 22, 2014

Health Briefs for Jan. 22, 2014 Breast-feeding Support Group: Silver Cross Birthing Center's certified lactation consultants host this free group from 10:30 a.m. to noon for English-speaking mothers and 12:30 to 2 p.m. for Spanish-speaking mothers on Friday in the Silver Cross … Read more on SouthtownStar Drug Addiction, Prescription Addiction, and Alcoholism: A New Understanding The doctor said I had anxiety, later he said I was depressed, and then he declared that I had Bipolar Disorder. I found myself in treatment for alcoholism discovering 12 step programs. Recovery of … I have taught in colleges and wellness centers. As … Read more on GroundReport Read more... ...

Thompson: Deal With Anxiety's Causes Before 911 Call Needed

Thompson: Deal with anxiety's causes before 911 call needed Anxiety disorders cost more than $ 40 billion each year with more than $ 20 billion associated with treatment received due to symptoms mimicking physical conditions. Anxiety is considered a state of inner turmoil often … On the first Wednesday of each … Read more on Times Record News Veterans get physical with Saginaw's Lutz Veterans Affairs Medical Center … “We treat the whole person,” Eurton said. “We're really asking them to … As some veterans experience post-traumatic stress disorder, Eurton said the anxiety and depression this causes poses many issues related to physical health. “We also have a high … Read more on Bay City Times Read more... ...

Is Congenital Hydrocephalus Fatal if Not Treated?

Question by Jordan N: Is congenital hydrocephalus fatal if not treated? my neurosurgeon told me that he would rather not put in a shunt because he’s worried that my ventricles would collapse. I’m 17 and i’m wondering how long people with this condition live without a shunt Best answer: Read more... ...

Do Mood Stabilizers Help in the Process of Quitting Smoking?

Question by White Magic: Do mood stabilizers help in the process of quitting smoking? I take lamotrigine for manic-depressive illness and I was curious if this medication might make quitting smoking a bit easier. I was considering taking a tiny bit more during the quitting process…What do you think? Best answer: Read more... ...

Major Depression: A Survivors Testimony

  Major Depression: A Survivors Testimony – Please SHARE this video if you think it may be of benefit to others, thank you. DOUGLAS BLOCH WEB CITE: http://healingfromdepression.com/ HEALING FROM DEPRES…   by justOneMoreBook 4 Ways To Reach Out When Depressed You don't have to formally inform someone that you feel like you have clinical depression. Indeed, such an approach may have the feared effect of deterring someone from talking further with you. However much they may want to help (and let's face it … Read more on PsychCentral.com (blog) Read more... ...

Treating Bipolar Disorder: Bipolar Disorder Broken Down

A lot of people think about bipolar disorder as something that is funny, laughable, or not that serious. When a person experiences mood swings it is often referred to by the common man as being “bipolar”. And although there is some truth to that loose definition of bipolar disorder, the difference is in the degree of the emotion felt by the person who is suffering from the said psychological disorder.   Read more... ...