Depression

Abilify (aripiprazole), manufactured by Bristol-Myers Squibb, was approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2002. An antipsychotic medication, Abilify has shown noteworthy ... Read More

According to a new study led by A.C. Burnett of the Department of Psychology at the University of Melbourne in Australia, children born prematurely and with low birth weights (LBW) are ... Read More

Many people, but primarily young, educated, Western women, struggle to sustain a positive body image—for a multitude of reasons that have been discussed in previous posts. Often a negative ... Read More

Psychotherapy is the first form of treatment for depression or anxiety and involves a variety of treatment techniques. During psychotherapy, the person experiencing depression or anxiety ... Read More

Depression and anxiety are among the most common mood problems, regardless of age or demographics. Children and adolescents experience anxiety and depression at a significant rate, although ... Read More

Depression among older adults is an often-overlooked health crisis. Studies show that more than half of all people older than 60 diagnosed with depression fail to respond to initial treatment ... Read More

Sharing emotional experiences, or engaging in emotional disclosure, can be a cathartic process, resulting in reductions in stress, anxiety and tension. “In an opposite manner, the active ... Read More

According to Randy P. Auerbach of Harvard Medical School, McLean Hospital, positive feelings and feelings of happiness are the result of intrinsic pursuits. “Intrinsically-motivated goals ... Read More

“Gay and bisexual men experience numerous negative health conditions, including high rates of mental health problems,” said Beth N. Fischgrund of the Department of Psychiatry & ... Read More

This article is part of a series that explores the ways specific “clusters” of depression symptoms manifest to create different experiences of depression. The previous article in this ... Read More

I have been in practice long enough to see many couples and families develop over the past thirty years. While there are countless stories over a full range of topics, one that greatly ... Read More

For individuals who attempt to maintain a perfect persona, criticism can be difficult to accept. But a new study suggests that perfectionists who receive negative feedback may actually ... Read More