Managing SSRI Side Effects
Managing SSRI Side Effects
“Fear of side effects should never prevent a patient from getting treatment for depression,” emphasizes psychiatrist Susan G. Kornstein, MD, a professor of psychiatry and obstetrics/gynecology and executive director of the Institute for Women's Health …… Continue reading
Where Does CAM Fit in When Treating Mood, Anxiety Disorders?
Where Does CAM Fit in When Treating Mood, Anxiety Disorders?
Mood disorders (eg, major depressive disorder [MDD] and anxiety disorders (eg, panic disorder [PD], obsessive-compulsive disorder [OCD], phobias)1 are among the most prevalent mental disorders.2 Data from the US National… Continue reading
Joy Project Presentation, Part 2
Joy Project Presentation, Part 2
An introduction to some of the issues in the eating disorder community and what the Joy Project is doing to address those issues. Presented by staff member J…
Mental disorders affect one in… Continue reading
Stopping Transplant Drugs Before Conception Benefits Fetus
Stopping Transplant Drugs Before Conception Benefits Fetus
Newswise — Atlanta, GA (October 23, 2013)—Research suggests that fetal exposure to mycophenolic acid products (MPA)—which are drugs taken by transplant recipients to prevent rejection—may increase the risk of birth defects and spontaneous… Continue reading
Another Tragedy of Perinatal Illness
Another Tragedy of Perinatal Illness
We need to continue to educate the public and the media so that they know the signs and symptoms of postpartum depression and anxiety disorders and the more severe symptoms of postpartum psychosis. It makes… Continue reading
Announcing NAMI Basics Education Course
Announcing NAMI Basics Education Course
NAMI Basics focuses on childhood onset bipolar disorder, childhood onset schizophrenia, depression, ADD/ADHD, anxiety disorders, OCD and eating disorders. Discussion topics center around: the biology of mental illnesses, getting an accurate diagnosis, … Read more on… Continue reading
Hereditary Cholesterol Disease 'Overlooked and Untreated'
Hereditary Cholesterol Disease 'Overlooked And Untreated'
According to Børge Nordestgaard, a coordinated national effort is required, with clinics at all major hospitals in most countries, similar to the existing diabetes clinics. "It would also improve the registration of familial hypercholesterolaemia… Continue reading
Maryville Rape: Daisy Coleman, Paige Parkhurst Borlan and the Story of a Town …
Maryville rape: Daisy Coleman, Paige Parkhurst Borlan and the story of a town …
… case flawlessly. We did our job, we responded and we put people in jail." However, he distanced himself from the treatment of evidence and the… Continue reading
Could You Be Affected by Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders?
Could You be Affected by Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders?
While these changes in mood are common, they can sometimes be severe enough to warrant treatment from a physician. When feelings of depression or anxiety worsen and begin to interfere… Continue reading