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Thorazine Protects Against Apoptosis in Brain Cells December 27, 2012 . No Comments
Thorazine (chlorpromazine) is one of the standard antipsychotic medications used in the treatment of schizophrenia, mania and severe behavioral issues. The medication has also been used ... Read More
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Lexapro May Lessen Severity and Frequency of Hot Flashes December 25, 2012 . No Comments
Hot flashes are one of the most common complaints of women going through menopause, with an incidence rate of approximately 88%. In severe cases, hot flashes can interfere with daily functioning ... Read More
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Maintenance CBT Reduces Risk of Relapse for Panic and Agoraphobia December 22, 2012 . 8 Comments
Panic is a complicated and debilitating psychological condition. Some people experience symptoms of agoraphobia, which further exacerbate their panic. The negative consequences of panic ... Read More
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New Solution for Gastrointestinal Complaints and Sinequan Use December 20, 2012 . No Comments
Depression coupled with severe anxiety represents an often-debilitating psychiatric condition. Treatment is frequently a challenging proposition, marked by repeated trial and error. No ... Read More
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Tofranil Not Ideal for Treating Bipolar December 18, 2012 . No Comments
People diagnosed with bipolar experience dramatic fluctuations in their mood states, ranging from profound and debilitating depression to mania. Mania is characterized by intense energy, ... Read More
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Dependent Nation: How the DSM-V Perpetuates the Issues It Describes December 14, 2012 . 6 Comments
The new Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V) will be out next spring with more ways to pin labels of “disorder,” “dysfunction,” and “disease” on people ... Read More
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Luvox Dosage Unaffected by Chronic Heart Failure in the Elderly December 13, 2012 . No Comments
Among the elderly, depression is one of the most common mental health issues. Declining cognitive abilities, reduced independence, and chronic illness often combine to place this population ... Read More
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Zoloft and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Childhood Anxiety December 11, 2012 . No Comments
Childhood anxiety is a serious but often undiagnosed condition. Separation anxiety, social phobia and generalized anxiety are among the most common mental health issues affecting children ... Read More
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Which Treatment Is Most Effective for Preschoolers with ADHD? December 10, 2012 . 7 Comments
Symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) usually first appear during the early elementary school years. Many children, however, show signs of ADHD in preschool. Although ... Read More
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Inhaled Loxitane and Schizophrenic Agitation December 6, 2012 . No Comments
For people with schizophrenia, agitation is a serious problem. Agitation may proceed to aggression, putting patients and everyone around them at risk. Agitated individuals also do not respond ... Read More
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Understanding the Controversy Behind the Changes in the DSM-5 December 6, 2012 . 10 Comments
The American Psychiatric Association has approved changes to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, commonly referred to as the DSM. The fifth edition of the flagship ... Read More
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Seroquel and Sleep for People with Depression and Bipolar December 4, 2012 . No Comments
Sleep disturbances are a common symptom of major depression and bipolar. These disturbances may manifest as insomnia or simply the perception of poor, nonrestful sleep. Practical experience ... Read More