mentally ill

Treating Depression in the Older Patient

Treating depression in the older patient
Appropriate treatment consists of the use of antidepressant drugs, psychotherapy and, in some patients, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The last two should only be employed after consultation with a geriatric psychiatrist. Antidepressant drug … Read… Continue reading

Nothing Will Ever Beat Me, Says Parkinson's Disease Victim Jennifer Bodenhamer

Nothing will ever beat me, says Parkinson's disease victim Jennifer Bodenhamer
Despite this, doctors put her on Parkinson's drugs. Jennifer returned to caring for … Medication that boosts dopamine levels is used to control the symptoms which, for Jennifer, include… Continue reading

Willow Weep for Me: A Black Woman’s Journey Through Depression – Meri Nana-Ama Danquah

Willow Weep for Me: A Black Woman’s Journey Through Depression – Meri Nana-Ama Danquah
Author and editor Meri Nana-Ama Danquah presents at the 2003 Depression on College Campuses Conference.


 

 

Heart Attack Risk Increases For Men Who Skip Breakfast,… Continue reading

Ask Pregnant Patients About Alternative Products, Practices

Ask pregnant patients about alternative products, practices
SAN FRANCISCO – Only 29% of pregnant women who were taking complementary and alternative medication products, such as dietary supplements, had discussed them with their doctor, judging from the findings of one recent… Continue reading

Getting an Eyeful of Google Glass

Getting an eyeful of Google Glass
I would not have expected to see an early adopter of Google Glass in Wickenburg, a place known for its Old West heritage and treatment centers for addictions. But the Yarnell Hill … his… Continue reading

What if Psychoactive Therapy and Antidepressants Do Not Help?

Question by Kyle: What if psychoactive therapy and antidepressants do not help?
What if that is the case? Also, which is more effective. Thanks.

Best answer:

Answer by Woody Woodman
Your depression happened because of a reason, in… Continue reading

Evidence-Based Guidance for Culturally Sensitive Assessment and Interventions for Perinatal Depression in Black American Women: A Synthesis of Published Research, 2008-2011.

Evidence-based guidance for culturally sensitive assessment and interventions for perinatal depression in black american women: a synthesis of published research, 2008-2011.

J Prim Care Community Health. 2012 Oct 1; 3(4): 278-84
Cruser dA, Asante-Ackuayi L, Brown S, Cardenas E,… Continue reading

Alcohol Treatment Centers in Massachusetts


 

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Through this, the doctorpatient team reaches a higher level of… Continue reading

Psychometric Properties of a Spanish-Language Version of the Short Inventory of Problems.

Psychometric Properties of a Spanish-Language Version of the Short Inventory of Problems.

Psychol Addict Behav. 2013 Jun 17;
Kiluk BD, Dreifuss JA, Weiss RD, Horigian VE, Carroll KM

Hispanic Americans are substantially underrepresented in clinical and research samples for… Continue reading

Rehab Centers California


 

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Fox With Its Head Stuck In A Jar Approaches 2 Men For Help (VIDEO)
The lobster, discovered by Jasper White's Summer Shack and caught off Winter Harbor, Maine, is being held at the… Continue reading