'Suicide With the Approval of Society': Belgian Activist Warns of Slippery …
'Suicide with the approval of society': Belgian activist warns of slippery …
But towards the end of the talk by Belgian physician Wim Distelmans, Ms. Liekens stood to ask a question: Is euthanasia available to young people tired of being… Continue reading
Experimental Drug Beloranib Helps Patients Lose Up to 24 Pounds
Experimental drug beloranib helps patients lose up to 24 pounds
An experimental obesity drug, which unlike other therapies targets the body and not the mind, helped patients lose up to 24 pounds, or about 11% of their body weight, in… Continue reading
What’s More Effective Coping Skills or Meds?
Question by Twist: What’s more effective coping skills or meds?
Can a lot of this depression and anxiety going around be cured with some effort, without meds?
Not a sufferer
Best answer:
Answer by Chloe
No, Anxiety can’t be cured… Continue reading
Armodafinil Shows Bipolar Depression Efficacy
Armodafinil shows bipolar depression efficacy
The study he ran enrolled patients who had cycled into a new major depressive episode after treatment with antimanic drugs for at least 4 weeks. Most patients were on antimanic monotherapy during the study, about… Continue reading
UNC Eating Disorder Blog Recognized
UNC eating disorder blog recognized
In 10 years, UNC's Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders has not only helped patients deal with their diseases but also established a strong — even global — online presence to raise awareness. Exchanges, the… Continue reading
Big Brother Exclusive: Housemates Share Their Diaries for the First Time
Big Brother Exclusive: Housemates share their diaries for the first time
I've been forced to confront and challenge my predisposition to suffering with anxiety and depression in a very public forum. This has been tough at times, but good for… Continue reading
Varenicline Helped Patients With Depression Quit Smoking
Varenicline helped patients with depression quit smoking
Smokers with major depressive disorder were more likely to quit smoking when treated with varenicline than placebo, according to new study data. “Depression and smoking are among the leading causes of disability and… Continue reading
Integrative Medicine for Appetite Control: Binge Eating, Obesity, and Anorexia
Integrative Medicine for Appetite Control: Binge Eating, Obesity, and Anorexia
A pioneer in the field of integrative medicine, James M. Greenblatt, MD, has treated patients with mood disorders and complex eating disorders since 1988. An acknowledged integrative medicine expert, Dr.… Continue reading
Combining Insomnia, Depression Treatment May Improve Outcome
Combining Insomnia, Depression Treatment May Improve Outcome
Studying the timing of emergence of symptoms in people with both depression and insomnia may help identify differences in patients' clinical presentation and aid treatment decisions, according to experts at the joint meeting… Continue reading