That Woman We Put on Antidepressant Medications (ADMs)
How Many Patients Seen for Depression in Primary Care Settings Didn’t Adhere to Antidepressants and Why? Prescription and Monitoring of Antidepressant Medication in Primary Care is Critical.
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Source: Psychology Today Depression Center - December 1, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Gwen van Servellen, Ph.D. Tags: Depression Relationships adherence antidepressants primary care practices Source Type: news
Why Depression Test Is Good News for the Addicted
We may soon be bypassing the trial and error of treatment options and proceeding straight to what works best to eliminate depression.read more (Source: Psychology Today Depression Center)
Source: Psychology Today Depression Center - November 28, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: David Sack, M.D. Tags: Addiction Depression Happiness Psychiatry alcohol abuse alcoholism Co-Occurring Disorders drug addiction dual diagnosis mental health mental issues substance abuse Source Type: news
LGBTQ Refugees Lack Mental Health Care
Mental health care standards for refugees are well below that of the average Canadianread more (Source: Psychology Today Depression Center)
Source: Psychology Today Depression Center - November 27, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Robert T. Muller, Ph.D. Tags: Depression Health Politics Psychiatry asylum discrimination healthcare human rights immigration LGBTQ medical mental health refugee stigma victims Source Type: news
The Doctor and the Patient
Looking out at the horizon, one cannot discern the tidal flow, and, if caught unaware, the swim back is a long haul in waters where Great Whites have been spotted. “Not a place,” counsels my doctor, “for a guy like you with Alzheimer’s. “But if you’re careful, and you’re going out in the early evening, the sunsets are indescribably beautiful,” he says. read more (Source: Psychology Today Depression Center)
Source: Psychology Today Depression Center - November 26, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Greg O'Brien Tags: Cognition Depression Memory Self-Help alzheimer ' s disease baby boomers dr. barry conant early onset alzheimer ending of life isolation memory loss on pluto inside the mind of alzheimer shipwrecked Source Type: news
Playing with Psychosis in 'Birdman'
In the movie 'Birdman,' Michael Keaton plays a former movie star who is trying to make a comeback on the New York stage. He also has super powers. Or does he? This movie pulls viewers inside the mind of a disturbed character and makes us ask questions not only about reality but also about what we want reality to be.read more (Source: Psychology Today Depression Center)
Source: Psychology Today Depression Center - November 25, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Skip Dine Young, Ph.D. Tags: Addiction Creativity Depression Media fictional characters identification movies psychosis substance abuse Source Type: news
Five Strategies To Help You Stop Overthinking
Learning to stop your thoughts from running away with you takes discipline and practice, but it can be done. read more (Source: Psychology Today Depression Center)
Source: Psychology Today Depression Center - November 25, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Sophia Dembling Tags: Cognition Depression Personality Stress mantras meditation mindfulness obsessing overthinking rumination spinning your wheels worrying Source Type: news
Find Your Holiday Brave
If you have a history of depression or are currently depressed, the weeks before and during the holidays can descend with crushing anxiety.read more (Source: Psychology Today Depression Center)
Source: Psychology Today Depression Center - November 25, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Karen Kleiman, MSW, LCSW Tags: Depression Self-Help Source Type: news
3 Ways to Improve Your Life
Finding balance in our lives – seeking happiness today as well as exploring the meaningful experiences of our past - brings us closer to being better and brighter people tomorrow. read more (Source: Psychology Today Depression Center)
Source: Psychology Today Depression Center - November 25, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Rosemary K.M. Sword Tags: Depression Happiness Relationships Self-Help anxiety meaningful life optimal balance pursuit of happiness self esteem self worth stress Source Type: news
Why Teens with Low Self-Esteem Become Depressed as Adults
When teenagers’ self-esteem is low they are more likely to have mental health problems as adults. Here’s why:read more (Source: Psychology Today Depression Center)
Source: Psychology Today Depression Center - November 23, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Guy Winch, Ph.D. Tags: Child Development Depression Health Self-Help adolescents Emotional First Aid failure global self-esteem guilt low self-esteem parenting psychological health rejection scar hypothesis specific self-esteem teenagers vulnerab Source Type: news
PeRfEcTLy Postpartum
The sooner to begin to accept that there are things you cannot change or control, you sooner you will feel free to successfully navigate this unpredictable course of motherhood. read more (Source: Psychology Today Depression Center)
Source: Psychology Today Depression Center - November 22, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Karen Kleiman, MSW, LCSW Tags: Depression Self-Help Source Type: news
Choosing Mania or Depression Without Disorder
Do you have bipolar disorder or know somebody who does? What would change if you could learn how to turn depression and mania on and off whenever you wanted to? The entire way we look at bipolar disorder would change in profound ways. Some are beyond most people’s imagination, but a simple illustration will help you to see why some of us say bipolar is an advantage.read more (Source: Psychology Today Depression Center)
Source: Psychology Today Depression Center - November 21, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tom Wootton Tags: Depression Evolutionary Psychology Psychiatry Self-Help bipolar disorder Bipolar in order mania mood disorders Tom Wootton Source Type: news
Action Steps to Deal with Guilt Trippers
Guilt trippers know how to make you feel badly about something by pressing your insecurity buttons. They use guilt to manipulate so you do what they desire. Learn how to deal with these energy drainers.read more (Source: Psychology Today Depression Center)
Source: Psychology Today Depression Center - November 19, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Judith Orloff, M.D. Tags: Depression Happiness Relationships Self-Help blamers drama queens guilt insecurity martyrs remorse tears victims Source Type: news
The invincible power of the human spirit
I have often felt that climbing out of the dark abyss of depression is as difficult as climbing Mt. Everest blindfolded without a sherpa. But, as Arunima shares, each of us has the power within to soar beyond our fears and realize our dreams.read more (Source: Psychology Today Depression Center)
Source: Psychology Today Depression Center - November 19, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Gayathri Ramprasad, MBA, CPS Tags: Depression Resilience human spirit Source Type: news
The Eight Dimensions of Wellness
For more than a decade of my life, I had struggled with debilitating anxiety, panic attacks and depression. Like millions of people around the world, I longed to discover a magic pill to cure my ills and promise me nirvana.read more (Source: Psychology Today Depression Center)
Source: Psychology Today Depression Center - November 19, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Gayathri Ramprasad, MBA, CPS Tags: Depression Source Type: news
Is Your College Student Homesick... Or Depressed?
"College depression" is not an official diagnosis, but it is common on college campuses. Tips on what to do if your student comes home depressed. read more (Source: Psychology Today Depression Center)
Source: Psychology Today Depression Center - November 19, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Kate Thieda, MS, LPCA, NCC Tags: Depression Parenting college depression college mental health how to help a depressed college student tips for parents of college students Source Type: news
