Category: Psychotropic Medication
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February 2nd, 2012 |
National statistics for the prevalence of adult depression vary but suggest that at least 15% of all adult Americans have had at least one depressive episode in their lives. Depression can be a severely debilitating illness that results in decreased physical health, impaired functioning, lost productivity, and overall negative well-being and quality of life. There are many different treatments for depression including therapy, diet, exercise, and medication. Vitamins, specifically folate and B12, are commonly used in conjunction... Read More
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December 15th, 2011 |
Teachers and parents of children with ADHD know all too well how easily these special children can get distracted. The majority of research has shown that children with ADHD focus better and stay on task more when they are in an environment free from stimulation. But there is some evidence that specific stimulation can have a positive effect on these children. “Other studies have shown that background music significantly improves performance on cognitive tasks for children with ADHD but does not impact or negatively impact the performance... Read More
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November 4th, 2011 |
A recent study has revealed an alarming increase in the amount of antidepressants being prescribed in America. “Most of the recent increase in antidepressant use is a consequence of the growing number of prescriptions written by physicians who are not psychiatrists,” said Ramin Mojtabai, associate professor at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and co-author of the study. “In the United States, nearly four out of every five antidepressant prescriptions are written by such providers.” This dynamic has raised concern for the... Read More
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September 13th, 2011 |
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There has been a dramatic increase in the use of stimulants by those who are deemed healthy and have no medical need for the drug. The surge comes from the belief that stimulants increase cognitive ability, making one smarter. The most common methylphenidates (MPH) or amphetamines (AMP) used include Ritalin, Concerta and Adderall, primarily prescribed for the treatment of ADHD. M. Elizabeth Smith from the Department of Psychology and Martha J. Farah, of the Center for Neuroscience & Society, both... Read More
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August 26th, 2011 |
Mandy nuzzled her 3 month old baby happily as she warmed his bottle. It felt so good to breathe in his sweet baby smell and touch his soft delicate skin, his little body curled in a warm embrace into the curve of her neck. Mandy was starting to feel like she had her “sea-legs' as a new mom and was particularly enamored of the fact that her new baby was sleeping through the night. The rough night-time awakenings were beginning to subside as baby Noah matured and slept for longer periods. She was looking forward to meeting a new mom friend in the park with their babies after she gave Noah a bottle.
Suddenly,... Read More
July 22nd, 2011 |
According to a new study, people with depression who use anti-depressants and then stop are more likely to relapse than those who use do not use any medication for their depressive symptoms. Paul Andrews, evolutionary psychologist and assistant professor in the Department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour at McMaster University, led a study that found those who... Read More
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July 5th, 2011 |
Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords made her first public appearance last week when she joined her husband at the Houston Space Center as he received the Space Flight Medal. Giffords, who is still recovering from the brain injury she sustained from a gunshot wound to the head, will continue therapy indefinitely. Her doctors will advise her and her family what protocol to take, and she will be able to determine, after counseling with her loved ones, which course... Read More
June 29th, 2011 |
A new study suggests premature babies are at a higher risk for mood issues and other psychological challenges than full-term babies. The researchers, led by Professor Stephen Wood of the University of Melbourne in Australia, examined the results of ten separate studies evaluating the later mental health of premature babies. The findings revealed that those who were underweight or pre-term were more likely to develop mental health issues, such as depression... Read More
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June 10th, 2011 |
This is the experience in the cluster of possible depression experiences that many people think of when they think of depression. While sadness and crying can be part of any depression, it can be absent as well. It can also be the dominant symptom. The unrelenting sadness experience of depression causes people to feel deeply sad and usually cry often. They don’t get much or any relief from crying, they sometimes still feel this way long after a loss occurred, and sometimes feel sad without having had a loss.
I recently saw a movie called Off the Map in which Sam Elliot brilliantly plays a... Read More
May 30th, 2011 |
People suffering from bipolar may have scientific evidence of the benefits of omega 3 fatty acids. A new study, conducted by researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine, revealed that omega 3 fatty acid provided significantly improved behavior in mice models of bipolar. DHA, a main component in fish oil, regulated the moods and behavior of the mice. According to Alexander B. Niculescu, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor of psychiatry and... Read More
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May 30th, 2011 |
Being human means that we can experience serious bouts of depression, which can make life feel seriously out of balance. There is a sense that we have lost sight of our own vitality and purpose. Depression, however, does not mean that we are “sick,” as much as it means we may be coping with difficulties in such a way as to avoid feeling badly or dealing with problems. Often, in our attempt to not feel painful feelings, we avoid dealing with difficulties regarding our health, our relationships, our work, and our play. We avoid, withdraw, isolate, numb ourselves (through unhealthy behaviors),... Read More
May 28th, 2011 |
Faculty members from the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics stress the need for more targeted care management after a disaster for those with pre-existing mental health challenges. In a recent article, they emphasize that this segment of the population should receive as much consideration for disaster preparedness as those with physical limitations, and even more regard should be taken for people with anxiety issues or post-traumatic... Read More
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May 16th, 2011 |
For all the research that has been done in the last twenty years attempting to understand the brain, the organ at the top of our spine retains its essential mystery. We know more now than ever how the brain works, how it has developed over the centuries to do the miraculous things it does, and what is happening to it when it gets injured. Doctors, parents, coaches and professional athletes are more alert to the dangers of brain concussion. Neurologists study to become adept at repairing the brain with surgery, cellular transplant, or electrical stimulus. Every one of us has a stake in the health... Read More
May 13th, 2011 |
Oh no! Not another media medical correspondent saying what Catherine Zeta-Jones is dealing with – bipolar two – is not curable, but can only be managed and controlled. Not only did one more medical editor say this about Zeta-Jones, but he said it about mental illness in general: “When it comes to mental illness, you talk about it more as controlled and managed*…“
There are those adults in this world who are aware and understand that true healing is possible…who have not given up, and who have been working to help bring true healing to our world. There are those adults in our world... Read More
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