Treating Depression Without Antidepressants

There may be hope for hard-to-treat depression as scientists explore novel ways to help people who have the often crippling condition.

Recently, a number of studies have suggested the benefits of Botox, ketamine, and certain sometimes-unexpected means of treating depression.

Kids with type 1 diabetes at risk for mental health problems

In a new Swedish study, kids diagnosed with type 1 diabetes were more likely than their healthy siblings to develop a psychiatric disorder or to attempt suicide.

“We suspected that we would find higher risk of common psychiatric disorders such as depression or anxiety, as observed among adults with diabetes,” said lead author Agnieszka Butwicka of the Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm.

Treating PTSD in Psychotic Patients

Treating PTSD in Psychotic Patients

Steven Dubovsky, MD reviewing van den Berg DPG et al. JAMA Psychiatry 2015 Jan 21.

What Kind of Doctor Treats Bipolar Disorder?

There are many medications for treating bipolar disorder, so a psychiatrist, who is best qualified to identify which drugs work best for a specific patient, should oversee treatment. A psychiatrist is trained as a medical doctor (MD or DO).

How men and women experience depression differently

Depressive disorders are a complex and often confusing family of conditions. Sometimes lumped under the general term “depression,” these disorders can cause any combination of several symptoms. Because of this, depressive disorders manifest in a variety of ways, making them sometimes difficult to diagnose.

Should Diet and Nutrition Be Included in Treatment...

Should Diet and Nutrition Be Included in Treatment for Anxiety and Depression?

7 Tools for Diagnosing Schizophrenia

Diagnosing schizophrenia can be very difficult and a variety of tests are needed to make sure it isn’t a condition that mimics schizophrenia such as a brain tumor or herpes encephalitis.

Depression Can Precede Memory Loss in Alzheimer's

Those who developed dementia were more than twice as likely to be diagnosed with depression earlier

Depression, sleep problems and behavioral changes can show up before signs of memory loss in people who go on to develop Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.

'Tis the Season for Seasonal Affective Disorder

Expert explains this type of depression, including symptoms to watch for

Writing Therapeutically

It’s difficult to pin down a precise moment when writing for therapy began. People have used diaries or poetry or literature for centuries as a means of self-expression. As for a more structured approach specifically geared to the relief of anxiety or stress, James Pennebaker of the University of Texas, stands out as a forerunner in expressive writing. I last mentioned Pennebaker’s approach in a Sharepost I published in 2009. In this post I thought it might be useful to introduce you to just two approaches to expressive writing.