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Mood Disorder Treatment: Mood Disorders 101

I’m a big believer that all of us who have mood disorders, or know someone who does, need to understand the definition of the illnesses before dealing with symptoms. Mood disorders make it difficult for a person to regulate their moods- which is why so many people with depression often hear that they should just get control of their emotions and not be so sensitive and negative! Read more... ...

Mental Health Tips : How to Treat Chronic Depression

  Mental Health Tips : How to Treat Chronic Depression – To treat chronic depression, you need to first make an appointment with a licensed psychiatrist so they can evaluate you. Have your chronic depression treate…   by saklasthefool Human side of Arizona debate over Medicaid Froneberger, a University of Texas graduate and former prep-school teacher, deals with chronic depression as well as a host of medical ills, including high blood pressure and diabetes. He said the current state of health care in Arizona is built on a … Read more on azcentral.com Read more... ...

Shock Therapy's Gentler Cousin Can Ease Depression, Study Finds

...  120 patients with moderate to severe depression. Patients were assigned to one of four treatments: brain stimulation and Zoloft, brain stimulation … Read more on Globe and Mail Adding antipsychotic meds to depression treatment offers risks, little benefit … Medications known as atypical antipsychotics, which are widely prescribed in the United States as an add-on therapy for the treatment of depression, are associated with few benefits and significant side effects, such as weight gain and excessive … Read more on MinnPost.com Read ...

Depression Medicine Jacksonville FL

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Seasonal Affective Disorder Causes Lethargy, Sadness

...  Affective Disorder causes lethargy, sadness S.A.D. is diagnosed by observing symptoms similar to other mood disorders such as major depression and bipolar disorder, with a couple exceptions. “In S.A.D., we tend to see increased appetite/weight gain and increased sleep whereas in other forms of … Read more on Wakefield Observer We've been in the dark too long on mental illness Yet there's no escaping the harsh reality: One in four adults experiences a mental health disorder in a given year, whether it's schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder or another behavior that could be classified as mental illness. NAMI and its … Read more on Tribune-Review Read ...

Random Chronicles(of a Depressed/bipolar Person)

...  Chronicles(of a depressed/bipolar person) – just stuff I was thinking about. don’t ever give up guys. made by me:xTommyGirlx (Jacqui) Song: Broken Heart Artist: Motion City Soundtrack   Experimental drug may help people with bipolar disorder If the drug could be "repurposed" and licensed for the treatment of bipolar disorder, it could reduce the unpleasant side effects of weight gain, thirst and potential kidney damage that patients risk when taking lithium. "Ebselen is an experimental … Read more on Reuters Read ...

New Software to Help Beat Paralysis

by United Nations Photo New software to help beat paralysis A shift in part of the frontal cortex of the brain was also observed post-therapy suggesting that physiotherapy in the form of mental imagery promotes a focused activation of the injured brain, augmenting recovery." Conventional therapy seeks to … Read more on Times of India Eight "Steps" to Return to Action After a Sprained Ankle But allowing yourself to wallow in despair during the rehab process is a poor choice. … With the ankle elevated, have a teammate hand you a moderately heavy (e.g., 8- to 12-pound) medicine ball for upper body exercises, and use the dynamic rest protocol. Read more on STACK News Read more... ...