"As many as 20% of adolescents experience one episode of clinical depression by age 18, and teens who have had one depressive episode are more likely to have a subsequent episode, according to Judy Garber, the first author of the study." -Excerpt from the Wall...
Athletes who suffer from common sports injuries may experience a variety of emotional responses and stress that should be dealt with accordingly. They need time to understand that they are now injured and to cope with this reality. Once the period of adjustment is over,...
Mom always said “Don’t smoke,” “Eat healthy,” “Exercise,” and many other demands that we rolled our eyes at. Not only was she right about all those, but also when you were grumpy and she told you to cheer up, she was right as well as...
I've heard it time and again from 'starting out' families and 'well established' families alike. They'll tell me that the family dinner is the cornerstone of a solid family dynamic. It's supposed to be one of those events that you just don't miss. And if...
Knitting may be seen in a whole new light thanks to research that suggests it may help improve physical and mental health. Studies say relaxing calming hobbies such as knitting or crochet can help people control health concerns such as memory loss and anxiety. Even...
It’s a good idea to seek a second opinion when seeing a doctor. 40 percent of doctor's mistakes are misdiagnosis....
The new technology-dependent generation may be more susceptible to mental health problems, says a new study....
"I don't feel like it," "I'm too tired," or "I'm not in the mood right now," are common excuses we all use to avoid getting up from the television couch. People suffering from depression require even more will power to go out and exercise. However,...
Venlafaxine XR (Effexor XR) is a prescription medicine used to treat depression, generalized anxiety disorder, and social anxiety disorder in adults. It is believed to help treat depression by affecting the levels of 2 chemicals in the brain — serotonin and norepinephrine. Correcting the imbalance...
Zoloft is effectively used to treat depression. It is also used to treat social anxiety disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) in adults over age 18. Zoloft is also approved for OCD in children and adolescents...
