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Antidepressants and Alcohol – A Guide to SSRIs in Addiction Treatment
Should you take an antidepressant during early recovery - or while still drinking/using? Does your substance abuse cause your depression or is it the other way around? Read on for an overview of your options and for more information on when SSRIs will help, and when they won’t.
Diagnosing Mental Health Problems - Why You Need to Start with a Medical Checkup
Both physical and mental health problems can cause symptoms like: feeling tired, not wanting to get out of bed, not enough energy to go do “fun” things, sadness, feeling “hyped-up,” unable to calm down, worrying about everything all at once, too much energy to settle down, not being able to sleep, constant arguing, constant fussing, constant irritability...
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Depression
An evidence based (proven to work) kind of psychotherapy for the treatment of depression; CBT helps people change the way they think, so they can change the way they feel.
Depression: 4 Supplements That May Reduce Symptoms of Depression
A review of the effectiveness and risks of 4 clinically tested supplements for the treatment of depression (SAMe, L-methylfolate, St John’s Wort and 5-HTP).
Antidepressants, SSRIs - FAQs
Answers to common questions about a frequently prescribed class of antidepressant medication.
Yoga as a Treatment for Depression - Yoga Causes Increase in Natural Antidepressant (GABA)
Researchers at Boston University Medical School show that sustained yoga practice results in increased levels of one the body’s natural antidepressant neurochemicals, GABA, in the brain.
Tai Chi for Better Mental Health – The Evidence
Tai Chi is known to yield physical health benefits like improved muscle strength and balance, but can it also alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety, reduce stress and improve mood and self esteem? Read on to find out what clinical researchers say about Tai Chi as a treatment for psychological well-being.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
A new and non invasive technique for people with severe depression who do not respond to conventional therapies.
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Still a controversial procedure, electroconvulsive (electroshock) therapy is a valid and effective treatment for severe medication resistant depression.
Nutritional Remedies for Depression
Poor nutrition can cause depression and worsen or prolong depressive symptoms. Good nutrition can protect you from mood disorders and if you're already depressed, help get you feeling better faster. Learn what foods to eat lots of and what foods to avoid, and eat yourself well again!
St John's Wort for Depression (Hypericum Perforatum L.)
A herbal supplement that can work as well as anti depressant medications for the treatment of some forms of depression.
Is Your Teen Depressed? Learn the Signs
Depression in teens more than doubles the risks of substance abuse and dependency. Learn how to spot it, and what to do if your teen is depressed.
5-HTP for Depression - Does It Work? Is It Safe?
Thinking about taking the natural supplement 5-HTP for depression, anxiety, fibromyalgia or any number of other serotonin linked conditions? Well, read on to find a summary of the clinical research on its effectiveness and a discussion on the risks and side effects of its use.