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Is the Science Behind Some Antidepressants Backward? February 23, 2015 . 5 Comments
Antidepressants rank third among the most common prescriptions, with 23% of middle-aged women and 14% of non-Hispanic white people taking the drugs. For many people who have struggled with ... Read More
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Can Depression Be Cured without Medication? November 17, 2014 . 44 Comments
“Can I recover from depression without antidepressants?” This is a question that many people ask me. They search the web, talk to their doctors, and seek alternative treatments, ... Read More
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Study Finds Common Anesthetic May Alleviate Symptoms of PTSD October 16, 2014 . 5 Comments
Posttraumatic stress (PTSD), which results from a traumatic life experience, can upend a person’s life, resulting in intrusive memories, nightmares, anxiety, depression, fear, avoidance, ... Read More
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Cannabis Superior to Antidepressant at Treating Trauma in Rats September 11, 2014 . 7 Comments
The effects of trauma can last a lifetime. People who survive traumatic events such as rape, abuse, war, and natural disasters may experience intrusive memories known as flashbacks, as ... Read More
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Study Uncovers Unhappiest Cities, and Other News July 25, 2014 . 8 Comments
The place you choose to live may have a bigger impact on your happiness than you might think. A study released by the National Bureau of Economic Research asked Americans to respond to ... Read More
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Remedies for Anxiety That Don’t Involve Medication July 5, 2014 . 12 Comments
Medication can make a big difference for people who wake up every day to a racing heart and a sense of dread. This treatment approach isn’t for everyone, though. Medication doesn’t ... Read More
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Bill Could Force Meds on People with Mental Health Issues June 25, 2014 . 8 Comments
Mass shootings are quickly becoming a new norm; over 900 people have died in mass shootings in the U.S. since 2006. And while many people agree that the mental health system needs work, some ... Read More
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Ketamine Highly Effective at Treating Depression June 22, 2014 . 7 Comments
Ketamine is an anesthetic drug commonly used in both human and animal medicine. Unless you’re interested in medicine, though, you may only know Ketamine as a street drug popularly ... Read More
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Study Finds Antidepressant-Induced Weight Gain Is Minimal June 10, 2014 . 6 Comments
More than 10% of Americans take an antidepressant at some point. These drugs can help reduce symptoms of depression and even save the lives of people who consider suicide. Weight gain ... Read More
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New Drug Promises to Reverse Opioid Overdoses (and Other News) April 11, 2014 . 7 Comments
Nearly 75% of drug overdoses are caused by prescription opioid medications; these drugs led to 14,800 fatal overdoses in 2008. The powerfully addictive nature of opioids can make quitting ... Read More
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Can Your Anti-Anxiety Medication Kill You? April 4, 2014 . 11 Comments
Many people have heard that anxiety medications can have some serious side effects, such as addiction, memory problems, impaired driving, and sleepiness. But a provocative new study claims ... Read More
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‘American Addict’ Film Explores America’s Prescription Pill Popping Habit March 18, 2014 . 16 Comments
An ongoing issue faced by many in the mental health field is the over-diagnosis of conditions like bipolar, depression, and attention deficit or hyperactivity (ADHD), as well as the over-prescribing ... Read More