Treatment for Depression

County Program Reclaims Addicts' Lives, Saves Taxpayer Money

County program reclaims addicts' lives, saves taxpayer money
After an arrest for methamphetamine possession, Hotchkiss learned of a new program through the Pima County Attorney's Office that provides addicts with treatment options instead of prison. … Depression set in, and… Continue reading

The Last Taboo: Breaking Down the Stigma of Depression

The Last Taboo: Breaking Down the Stigma of Depression
Thoughtful man sitting on sofa in living room, portrait The ignorance about mental health issues that continues to exist among otherwise intelligent individuals is perplexing. In today's modern world, with continuously… Continue reading

Herbicides Linked to Depression in Farmers

Herbicides Linked to Depression in Farmers
Herbicides Linked to Depression in Farmers Farmers who use herbicides are almost two-and-a-half times more likely to seek treatment for depression compared to farmers who do not use herbicides, according to a new study… Continue reading

Why Do People Say Antidepressants “Save Lives” When They Have Been Disastrous for Me?

Question by James D: Why do people say antidepressants “save lives” when they have been disastrous for me?
I keep hearing the psychologist, psychiatrist, friends, everyone tell me antidepressants save lives.

They not only make me feel more “muted” as… Continue reading

Measuring the Efficacy of Drugs vs Cognitive Therapy for Depression

Measuring the efficacy of drugs vs cognitive therapy for depression
Dr Steve Hollon of Vanderbilt University discusses the CPT3 project, a multi-site, mixed-mode study that took place over a decade at Vanderbilt, University o…


 

 

Internet-Based Psychotherapy Actually Works… Continue reading

For Chronic Depression, an Unlikely Balm

For chronic depression, an unlikely balm
But earlier this month, Depression Recovery Centers opened to treat people who have chronic depression with the drug, one of about eight clinics nationwide that focus on ketamine treatment for depression, according to… Continue reading

Advances in Brain Stimulation for Depression.

Advances in brain stimulation for depression.

Ann Clin Psychiatry. 2013 Aug; 25(3): 217-24
Wani A, Trevino K, Marnell P, Husain MM

Major depressive disorder is a common and debilitating psychiatric disorder that negatively impacts a large portion of the… Continue reading

SSRI May Prevent Depression in Patients With Certain Cancers

SSRI May Prevent Depression In Patients With Certain Cancers
For what appears to be the first time, researchers have shown that a medication can prevent depression in patients being treated for a particular type of cancer. The trial was headed… Continue reading

Use of Micronutrients Attenuates Cannabis and Nicotine Abuse as Evidenced From a Reversal Design: A Case Study.

Use of micronutrients attenuates cannabis and nicotine abuse as evidenced from a reversal design: a case study.

J Psychoactive Drugs. 2013 Apr-Jun; 45(2): 168-78
Harrison R, Rucklidge JJ, Blampied N

Prior research shows that micronutrients, particularly amino acids, can… Continue reading

Depressed at Work? You're Not Alone

Depressed At Work? You're Not Alone
I'd venture that number should be even higher, given the likelihood that many depressed workers keep their feelings to themselves and never seek treatment. They can also cost their employers by being un productive… Continue reading