Articles related to "Mood Disorders"
Causes of Postpartum Depression
Many experts believe that the causes of postpartum depression/postpartum mood disorders are related to hormones, yet that is clearly only part of the story.
postpartum depression • postpartum mood disorders • hormones • fatigue • postpartum period
Many experts believe that the causes of postpartum depression/postpartum mood disorders are related to hormones, yet that is clearly only part of the story.
postpartum depression • postpartum mood disorders • hormones • fatigue • postpartum period
Frankincense May Ease Depression
Long used in Eastern medicine and religious ceremonies around the world, recent information indicates incense may be a valuable tool in anxiety and depression treatment.
depression and anxiety symptoms • antidepressant medicine • mood disorders • historical religious use • incense burning
Long used in Eastern medicine and religious ceremonies around the world, recent information indicates incense may be a valuable tool in anxiety and depression treatment.
depression and anxiety symptoms • antidepressant medicine • mood disorders • historical religious use • incense burning
Postpartum Depression Risk Factors
Postpartum depression has several possible risk factors that expectant mothers should be aware of during pregnancy. Find out if you are at risk for postpartum depression.
postpartum depression • postpartum mood disorders • risk factors • postpartum • pregnancy
Postpartum depression has several possible risk factors that expectant mothers should be aware of during pregnancy. Find out if you are at risk for postpartum depression.
postpartum depression • postpartum mood disorders • risk factors • postpartum • pregnancy
Postpartum Depression Symptoms
Identifying postpartum depression can be challenging for many women. As mothers adjust to their new roles, it is helpful to be able to distinguish PPD symptoms.
postpartum depression • postpartum mood disorders • anxiety • panic attacks • ocd
Identifying postpartum depression can be challenging for many women. As mothers adjust to their new roles, it is helpful to be able to distinguish PPD symptoms.
postpartum depression • postpartum mood disorders • anxiety • panic attacks • ocd
The Downward Spiral of Depression
A glimpse into the world of depressive disorders: the symptoms, the possible causes, and the treatments used to treat this debilitating disease.
major depression • depressive • depressed • support • treatments
A glimpse into the world of depressive disorders: the symptoms, the possible causes, and the treatments used to treat this debilitating disease.
major depression • depressive • depressed • support • treatments
Bipolar Disorder & Prescription Drugs
Bipolar disorder is a psychological illness in which regulation of mood is impaired. This collection of articles covers the highs, lows and medications that moderate.
bipolar disorder mania major clinical depression s • manic depressive disorder • psychological mood illness • bipolar manic depression articles information reso • bipolar medication rx drug therapy mood stabilizer
Bipolar disorder is a psychological illness in which regulation of mood is impaired. This collection of articles covers the highs, lows and medications that moderate.
bipolar disorder mania major clinical depression s • manic depressive disorder • psychological mood illness • bipolar manic depression articles information reso • bipolar medication rx drug therapy mood stabilizer
Causes of Depression in Women
Depression in women is up to 25%, which means that 1 out of 4 women will struggle with depression in their lives. Here's why women suffer from depression more than men.
causes of depression • depression in women • treating depression • female mood disorders • effects of estrogen on depression
Depression in women is up to 25%, which means that 1 out of 4 women will struggle with depression in their lives. Here's why women suffer from depression more than men.
causes of depression • depression in women • treating depression • female mood disorders • effects of estrogen on depression
Holiday Blues Can Be Lifted
The holiday season is described as the best time of the year, but for many it's a time of sadness or depression. But with forethought the positives can be found.
holiday blues • do the holidays make you sad • holiday depression • holiday sadness.holiday stress • coping with the holidays
The holiday season is described as the best time of the year, but for many it's a time of sadness or depression. But with forethought the positives can be found.
holiday blues • do the holidays make you sad • holiday depression • holiday sadness.holiday stress • coping with the holidays
Nutrition and Mental Health
This article looks at the links between nutrition and mental health, offering a snapshot of the essentials required for a healthy, varied diet.
treating depression with diet • mood food and dietary awareness • balanced diet for mood • blood sugar and mood • introduction to food and mood
This article looks at the links between nutrition and mental health, offering a snapshot of the essentials required for a healthy, varied diet.
treating depression with diet • mood food and dietary awareness • balanced diet for mood • blood sugar and mood • introduction to food and mood
Postpartum Depression Self Test
The Edinburgh Scale is well-known as a tool for new mothers to determine whether or they might have postpartum depression.
postpartum depression • postpartum mood disorders • edinburgh scale • self test • unhappy
The Edinburgh Scale is well-known as a tool for new mothers to determine whether or they might have postpartum depression.
postpartum depression • postpartum mood disorders • edinburgh scale • self test • unhappy
Depression and Poverty
Depression is a treatable illness but if left untreated the risk is greater that the person will not only end up in poverty but try to harm themselves.
depression and poverty • major depressive disorder • how to help someone who is depressed • suicide and depression • support for depression
Depression is a treatable illness but if left untreated the risk is greater that the person will not only end up in poverty but try to harm themselves.
depression and poverty • major depressive disorder • how to help someone who is depressed • suicide and depression • support for depression
Is Your Doctor Lying For You?
A recent study shows that doctors lie to insurance companies to obtain coverage for their patients. Do you think your doctor might be lying for you? Do you think this is ethical? Read more about this increasingly common practice here.
hmo • mental health • mental illness • mood disorder • depression
A recent study shows that doctors lie to insurance companies to obtain coverage for their patients. Do you think your doctor might be lying for you? Do you think this is ethical? Read more about this increasingly common practice here.
hmo • mental health • mental illness • mood disorder • depression
Let's Go Crazy
The mental illness storyline is getting almost as much airplay lately as murder mysteries. It's a tricky subject to do successfully, but is more often done irresponsibly.
The mental illness storyline is getting almost as much airplay lately as murder mysteries. It's a tricky subject to do successfully, but is more often done irresponsibly.
The Detection of Depression
The Detection of Depression
depression • mood • disorder • criteria • sad
The Detection of Depression
depression • mood • disorder • criteria • sad
Treatment for Bipolar Disorder
Treatment for bipolar disorder often includes a combination of medication, psychotherapy and self-help strategies.
bipolar medications • treatment for bipolar • bipolar disorder • drug treatment for bipolar disorder • mood disorders
Treatment for bipolar disorder often includes a combination of medication, psychotherapy and self-help strategies.
bipolar medications • treatment for bipolar • bipolar disorder • drug treatment for bipolar disorder • mood disorders
Online Support for Abuse Victims
PatientsLikeMe (PLM) is a website that has a mood community where abuse victims and others can find support from peers with PTSD, depression, and other mood disorders.
patientslikeme mood community • online support groups • online support for abuse victims • online support for abuse survivors • abuse survivors with mood disorders
PatientsLikeMe (PLM) is a website that has a mood community where abuse victims and others can find support from peers with PTSD, depression, and other mood disorders.
patientslikeme mood community • online support groups • online support for abuse victims • online support for abuse survivors • abuse survivors with mood disorders
What is Bipolar Disorder?
Bipolar Disorder, formerly known as Manic Depressive Illness cannot be cured, but it can be managed with medication, psychotherapy and patient compliance.
bipolar disorder • manic depressive illness disorder • bipolar affective disorder • dr kay redfield jamieson • an unquiet mind
Bipolar Disorder, formerly known as Manic Depressive Illness cannot be cured, but it can be managed with medication, psychotherapy and patient compliance.
bipolar disorder • manic depressive illness disorder • bipolar affective disorder • dr kay redfield jamieson • an unquiet mind
Best of Times, Worst of Times
Ever wonder why your psychiatrist seems to know little more than you do? Here's why
depression • framingham study • edward scolnick • thomas insel • depression
Ever wonder why your psychiatrist seems to know little more than you do? Here's why
depression • framingham study • edward scolnick • thomas insel • depression
Benefits of 5-HTP for Fibromyalgia
The herbal supplement 5-HTP has a number of health benefits, and is proving to be hugely beneficial for those suffering from fibromyalgia.
5-htp • 5 htp • benefits • fibromyalgia • l-5-hydroxytryptophan
The herbal supplement 5-HTP has a number of health benefits, and is proving to be hugely beneficial for those suffering from fibromyalgia.
5-htp • 5 htp • benefits • fibromyalgia • l-5-hydroxytryptophan
Dealing With Depression
Depression is a treatable mood disorder. Antidepressants, psychotherapy, & herbal remedies may prevent a relapse, but dealing with depression varies from person to person
dealing with depression • treatments for depression • antidepressants • double depression • medication for depression
Depression is a treatable mood disorder. Antidepressants, psychotherapy, & herbal remedies may prevent a relapse, but dealing with depression varies from person to person
dealing with depression • treatments for depression • antidepressants • double depression • medication for depression
DSM-IV Psychological Disorders
Psychological disorders range from personality disorders to sleep disorders. Here's a complete list of the 16 DSM-IV mental illnesses, plus brief definitions.
types of psychological disorders • categories of mental illness • dsm-iv-tr • mental disorders • mood disorders
Psychological disorders range from personality disorders to sleep disorders. Here's a complete list of the 16 DSM-IV mental illnesses, plus brief definitions.
types of psychological disorders • categories of mental illness • dsm-iv-tr • mental disorders • mood disorders
Is it Normal Grief or Depression?
Learning how to tell the difference between grief and depression can help greatly in the recovery process of the person experiencing either of these responses.
grief • grieving • depression • depressed • loss
Learning how to tell the difference between grief and depression can help greatly in the recovery process of the person experiencing either of these responses.
grief • grieving • depression • depressed • loss
Manic Depression and the Teenager
Manic depression or bipolar disorder is often not effectively diagnosed in teens. Learn about their unique symptoms and how to treat this common mental illness.
bipolar disorder teens • manic depression teens • treating adolescent mood disorders • symptoms of bipolar • mania and depression
Manic depression or bipolar disorder is often not effectively diagnosed in teens. Learn about their unique symptoms and how to treat this common mental illness.
bipolar disorder teens • manic depression teens • treating adolescent mood disorders • symptoms of bipolar • mania and depression
Misdiagnosing Bipolar
The Bipolar Disorder got its name because the mania is followed by - usually protracted - depressive attacks. A similar pattern of mood shifts and dysphorias occurs in ma
bipolar disorder • mood disorders • narcissism • personality • narcissistic
The Bipolar Disorder got its name because the mania is followed by - usually protracted - depressive attacks. A similar pattern of mood shifts and dysphorias occurs in ma
bipolar disorder • mood disorders • narcissism • personality • narcissistic
New Research on Depression
Did you know that nature & nurture combine to increase the risk of depression? Here's the new research on this mood disorder, plus new information about antidepressants.
new research on depression • common cold of mental health • antidepressant treatments • mood disorders • causes of depression in women
Did you know that nature & nurture combine to increase the risk of depression? Here's the new research on this mood disorder, plus new information about antidepressants.
new research on depression • common cold of mental health • antidepressant treatments • mood disorders • causes of depression in women
What's Causing my Depression and Fatigue?
Chronic Fatigue and Chronic Depression are absolutely systemic in our society today. Recent studies done by the AMA and CMA purport one in four people in North America are suffering from some form of chronic fatigue or depression and it’s expected eight out of ten of us will experience similar afflictions in our lifetime. But numbers like these don’t speak to the cause and only tell half the story.
cfs • fms • fatigue • depression • society
Chronic Fatigue and Chronic Depression are absolutely systemic in our society today. Recent studies done by the AMA and CMA purport one in four people in North America are suffering from some form of chronic fatigue or depression and it’s expected eight out of ten of us will experience similar afflictions in our lifetime. But numbers like these don’t speak to the cause and only tell half the story.
cfs • fms • fatigue • depression • society
Causes of Chronic Fatigue
Complex health problems like chronic fatigue or fibromyalgia may be caused by nutritional deficiency, allergies, bacteria, low thyroid, environmental toxins or mold.
chronic fatigue syndrome treatment • fibromyalgia and nutrition • chronic fatigue recovery diet • depression and candida • toxic mold
Complex health problems like chronic fatigue or fibromyalgia may be caused by nutritional deficiency, allergies, bacteria, low thyroid, environmental toxins or mold.
chronic fatigue syndrome treatment • fibromyalgia and nutrition • chronic fatigue recovery diet • depression and candida • toxic mold
Seasonal Affective Disorder Signs and Treatments
Seasonal Affective Disorder or winter depression affects 10-20% of the US population. Here are several treatments, including SAD light box therapy.
light therapy • seasonal affective disorder • physical signs of depression • sad symptoms • treatments for seasonal depression
Seasonal Affective Disorder or winter depression affects 10-20% of the US population. Here are several treatments, including SAD light box therapy.
light therapy • seasonal affective disorder • physical signs of depression • sad symptoms • treatments for seasonal depression
Suicide Myths Busted
The warning signs are best met with open, direct, and honest communication. Do what you can, and at the end of the day forgive yourself no matter what happens.
suicide myths busted • painful realities • warning signs • open direct honest communication • do what you can
The warning signs are best met with open, direct, and honest communication. Do what you can, and at the end of the day forgive yourself no matter what happens.
suicide myths busted • painful realities • warning signs • open direct honest communication • do what you can
Treatments for the Winter Blues
The winter blues, seasonal depression, or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can be treated with light therapy boxes, lifestyle changes, or natural therapies.
seasonal depression • treatments for the winter blues • seasonal affective disorder • natural therapies • light therapy boxes
The winter blues, seasonal depression, or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can be treated with light therapy boxes, lifestyle changes, or natural therapies.
seasonal depression • treatments for the winter blues • seasonal affective disorder • natural therapies • light therapy boxes
Another Set of Initials to Reek Havoc
It's alphabet soup, with each set of initials bringing its own symptoms. PMS may get more of the attention, but PPMD or Premenstrual dysphoric disorder can make your daily activities come to a standstill. The best thing to do is get medical attention as soon as possible.
premenstrual dysphoric disorder • premenstrual syndrome (pms) • depression • women and depression
It's alphabet soup, with each set of initials bringing its own symptoms. PMS may get more of the attention, but PPMD or Premenstrual dysphoric disorder can make your daily activities come to a standstill. The best thing to do is get medical attention as soon as possible.
premenstrual dysphoric disorder • premenstrual syndrome (pms) • depression • women and depression
Bipolar Disorder - Before, Now and Coming!
The changes made in the understanding of Bipolar Affective Disorder and the advances made since the discovery of the drug lithium in the 1970's.
bipolar affective disorder • old treatments • treatments now • treatments coming • understanding
The changes made in the understanding of Bipolar Affective Disorder and the advances made since the discovery of the drug lithium in the 1970's.
bipolar affective disorder • old treatments • treatments now • treatments coming • understanding
Bipolar I Disorder - MANIA
information and diagnosing BipolarI Disoder, the manic pole of Bipolar Affective Disorder (manic depression)
mania • manic • bipolar disorder • symptoms • diagnosis
information and diagnosing BipolarI Disoder, the manic pole of Bipolar Affective Disorder (manic depression)
mania • manic • bipolar disorder • symptoms • diagnosis
Dual Diagnosis
Dual Diagnosis is the simultaneous diagnosis of mental or emotional illness and addiction to or dependence on alcohol or illicit drugs at the time of diagnosis. This article discusses dual diagnosis and how it can be treated. One of the treatments is through the support of Dual Diagnosis Anonymous
dual diagnosis • mental illness • simultaneous diagnosis • concurrent • bipolar disorder
Dual Diagnosis is the simultaneous diagnosis of mental or emotional illness and addiction to or dependence on alcohol or illicit drugs at the time of diagnosis. This article discusses dual diagnosis and how it can be treated. One of the treatments is through the support of Dual Diagnosis Anonymous
dual diagnosis • mental illness • simultaneous diagnosis • concurrent • bipolar disorder
Tragic Afflictions and the Mysterious Connection
The link between tragic afflictions and creativity has long been a mystery. Like the plot of a best seller mystery novel, this thread runs through the lives of every historical person. Can we solve the mystery?
tragic affliction • depression • creativity • dyslexia • abuse
The link between tragic afflictions and creativity has long been a mystery. Like the plot of a best seller mystery novel, this thread runs through the lives of every historical person. Can we solve the mystery?
tragic affliction • depression • creativity • dyslexia • abuse
The Great Medications Scare
The debate over whether we should medicate our kids has intensified into a fierce political controversy and a class action lawsuit. Lost in the political and legal posturing are the facats.
depression • bipolar • adhd • ritalin • ritalin lawsuit
The debate over whether we should medicate our kids has intensified into a fierce political controversy and a class action lawsuit. Lost in the political and legal posturing are the facats.
depression • bipolar • adhd • ritalin • ritalin lawsuit
Coping Skills 101
The beginning of a series on learning, or brushing up on, coping skills in our lives.
The beginning of a series on learning, or brushing up on, coping skills in our lives.
Discovering a Diagnosis: The Beginning
This month diagnosis of different disorders is the focus. We not only bring a story-line to help people to see some differences in behaviors, but we provide links to questionnaires that can be used to help determine if you or your loved ones need help. April and VicToria have come together yet again this month, staying current with what is currently in the news this month, to enlighten visitors at Suite101 on such an important subject.
depression • diagnosis • bipolar • manic depression • wellness
This month diagnosis of different disorders is the focus. We not only bring a story-line to help people to see some differences in behaviors, but we provide links to questionnaires that can be used to help determine if you or your loved ones need help. April and VicToria have come together yet again this month, staying current with what is currently in the news this month, to enlighten visitors at Suite101 on such an important subject.
depression • diagnosis • bipolar • manic depression • wellness
Blue Genes
The quest for mood genes continues ...
depression • bipolar disorder • mood • genetics • mood genes
The quest for mood genes continues ...
depression • bipolar disorder • mood • genetics • mood genes
Burnt Out, Tired or Depressed
If someone tells you they're thinking about suicide, you should take their distress seriously, listen nonjudgmentally, and help them get to a professional for evaluation.
depression • suicide • bipolar disorder • suicidal behaviors • mental health
If someone tells you they're thinking about suicide, you should take their distress seriously, listen nonjudgmentally, and help them get to a professional for evaluation.
depression • suicide • bipolar disorder • suicidal behaviors • mental health
Diagnosing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Diagnosing ADHD can be difficult. Find out the criteria that Psychiatrists use to determine if a patient has ADHD
adhd • diagnosis • dsm-iv • impusive • inattentive
Diagnosing ADHD can be difficult. Find out the criteria that Psychiatrists use to determine if a patient has ADHD
adhd • diagnosis • dsm-iv • impusive • inattentive
Mental Disorders and Violent Crime (Part 2)
Part two of the criminal behavior and mental disorders article. Mood Disorders, Schizophrenia, and Anxiety Disorders are discussed.
crime • mental disorders • forensics
Part two of the criminal behavior and mental disorders article. Mood Disorders, Schizophrenia, and Anxiety Disorders are discussed.
crime • mental disorders • forensics
Breastfeeding Healthy for Mothers
Breastfeeding has long been known for its great nutrition, antibodies and health benefits for babies. There are many ways that breastfeeding is also healthy for mothers.
breastfeeding • healthy • mothers • benefits • nursing
Breastfeeding has long been known for its great nutrition, antibodies and health benefits for babies. There are many ways that breastfeeding is also healthy for mothers.
breastfeeding • healthy • mothers • benefits • nursing
Chocolate Cravings and Mood
For some people, eating chocolate can be a quick and enjoyable anti-depressant. But for others, the good feelings are followed by a let-down and can make them feel worse.
chocolate craving • mood altering and chocolate • personality types and chocolate craving • opiates and opioids in chocolate • chocolate and dopamine
For some people, eating chocolate can be a quick and enjoyable anti-depressant. But for others, the good feelings are followed by a let-down and can make them feel worse.
chocolate craving • mood altering and chocolate • personality types and chocolate craving • opiates and opioids in chocolate • chocolate and dopamine
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Symptoms
Though tiredness and unrefreshing sleep are the hallmark signs of CFS, common complaints such as sore throat and headaches are also symptoms.
cfs symptoms • chronic exhaustion • signs indicative of chronic fatigue disease • symptoms of exhaustion • common symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome
Though tiredness and unrefreshing sleep are the hallmark signs of CFS, common complaints such as sore throat and headaches are also symptoms.
cfs symptoms • chronic exhaustion • signs indicative of chronic fatigue disease • symptoms of exhaustion • common symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome
Conduct Disorder
Conduct Disorder is characterized by aggressiveness, destruction of property, theft or lying and disregard for rules.
conduct disorder • conduct disorder treatment • conduct disorder in children • conduct disorder symptoms • conduct disorders in teenagers
Conduct Disorder is characterized by aggressiveness, destruction of property, theft or lying and disregard for rules.
conduct disorder • conduct disorder treatment • conduct disorder in children • conduct disorder symptoms • conduct disorders in teenagers
Ethics is Forensic Practice Part 2 of 3
A comprehensive evaluation of ethical issues in correctional psychology. Part 2 of 3.
correctional psychologists • ethics • consent • treatment
A comprehensive evaluation of ethical issues in correctional psychology. Part 2 of 3.
correctional psychologists • ethics • consent • treatment
Fighting the Blues
Therapy and medication can be costly and prohibitive for some. For the garden variety mild depression, many individuals are turning to a self-directed treatment approach.
natural remedies for depression • causes of depression • at home treatment of depression • self directed approach to treating depression • managing your mood
Therapy and medication can be costly and prohibitive for some. For the garden variety mild depression, many individuals are turning to a self-directed treatment approach.
natural remedies for depression • causes of depression • at home treatment of depression • self directed approach to treating depression • managing your mood
Finding an Attachment Therapist
Tips for finding an attacment therapist. Lists qualities and attributes to be mindful of. Usefull for parents in need of short or long-term attachment therapy for their child.
attachment • attach • bond • bonding • therapy
Tips for finding an attacment therapist. Lists qualities and attributes to be mindful of. Usefull for parents in need of short or long-term attachment therapy for their child.
attachment • attach • bond • bonding • therapy
Introduction to the DSM-IV-TR
The DSM-IV-TR is the standard handbook for diagnosing mental disorder. It is used by mental health professionals in the United States.
what are the dsm-iv and dsm-iv-tr • the dsm-iv multiaxial system • who uses the dsm-iv-tr • the evidence behind the dsm-iv-tr • will there be a dsm-v
The DSM-IV-TR is the standard handbook for diagnosing mental disorder. It is used by mental health professionals in the United States.
what are the dsm-iv and dsm-iv-tr • the dsm-iv multiaxial system • who uses the dsm-iv-tr • the evidence behind the dsm-iv-tr • will there be a dsm-v
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