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Ask the Expert : Does My Friend Have Postpartum Depression?
Mar, 2010Dear Ask the Expert,
My friend recently had a baby and I think she is experiencing postpartum depression. She is really…read more»
How to Overcome Teen and Adolescent Depression
Feb, 2010Teen and adolescent depression can be difficult for a family to deal with. Adolescent depression can affect a teen’s grades, their social life and their future decisions. With the right support and resources, teens and their families can overcome depression and look forward to a brighter future.
Understanding Bipolar Disorders 1 & 2
Jan, 2010Bipolar disorders 1 and 2, is a condition in which there is a mood cycling at there extremes. People suffering from such sort of mental illness need special attention and medical treatment. It can occur in childhood but usually it is a late onset disease. With proper medication bipolar disorder can be controlled and managed.
Treating SAD with Light Box Therapy
Jan, 2010Stop dreading the winter months and find alleviation now. Treat your seasonal affective disorder through the use of a light therapy lamp and other alternative treatments. Find out how a light therapy box can help to relieve symptoms of depression caused by seasonal affective disorder.
Beyond Baby Blues: Postpartum Depression
Jan, 201011% of pregnant mothers will suffer Post Partum Depression. Talk therapy and medications make up Post Partum Depression Treatment. Breast-feeding mothers will want to talk to their doctor about medications to ensure optimal health of both mother and baby. Exercise and support groups reduce stress and help develop coping skills.
Teen Depression Help: Dual Approach to Highly Effective Therapy
Jan, 2010Teens have a lot going in in their lives, and it’s normal for them to have pronounced mood swings. When depression has been diagnosed, seeking treatment promptly is important. Ignoring the condition is not the best approach, since the adolescent may be at risk for suicide.
Steps to Safer Treatment for Your Bipolar Child
Jan, 2010The number of preschool children with bipolar disorder on antipsychotic drugs has doubled. The bipolar statistics coincide with an increase in side effects and risks associated with bipolar medication. Safer treatment steps to manage bipolar illness in children include parental monitoring of symptoms, pharmacogenetics and, in the future, gene therapy.
Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder
Jan, 2010Bipolar Disorder, formerly called Manic Depression, consists of fluctuating moods that include depression, euphoria, and irritability. Recognizing the signs and symptoms of Bipolar Disorder in adults and children can be challenging, but it is a crucial step in receiving the proper help for you or your loved one.
Can I Take a Bipolar Disorder Test?
Jan, 2010Bipolar disorder causes mood swings ranging from manic states to depressive states. These mood swings can happen a few times a year or several times a day and can vary widely between patients. There is no definitive Bipolar Disorder Test but there are screening tools to help diagnose the condition.
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Real Solutions to a Real Problem
Jan, 2010Seasonal Affective Disorder is a serious form of depression that affects many people. Often dismissed by suffers as the winter blues, many do not seek help for this highly treatable mood disorder. Understood to be a response to a lack of light, most people respond favorably to light therapy.
