Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Expanding the Options on Your List of Depression Medication

Over 20 million adults in the U.S. are suffering from depression , and many of them have explored the use of antidepressant medication to help alleviate their symptoms.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/03/expanding-the-options-on-your-list-of-depression-medication?fromrss=1

US B12 Shots Discusses B12 Deficiency Link to Depression

The MRC Neuropsychiatric Research Laboratory in Epsom, Surrey, UK found an association suggesting that those low in folate and vitamin b12 are linked to depression symptoms.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/03/us-b12-shots-discusses-b12-deficiency-link-to-depression?fromrss=1

New Book Shares Tools From a Psychologist

Linda Burd Howard, Ph.D., the "I Can Relate To That!" psychologist, is launching her new book, "I Can Relate To That! A Toolbox For Life's Journey." Howard, a licensed psychologist with over twenty years of training and practice, candidly shares her personal experiences of anxiety, ADHD, depression, eating disorders, drugs, multiple divorces and ... (more)

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/03/new-book-shares-tools-from-a-psychologist?fromrss=1

Moms on Xanax: Women Say Antidepressants, Anti-Anxiety Meds...

More and more people are taking antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications, and among that number is a growing legion of women who say these medications help them become better mothers.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/03/moms-on-xanax-women-say-antidepressants-anti-anxiety-meds?fromrss=1

Suicide Risk, Depression To Be Discussed at Belmont Parent's Night

When the latest Youth Risk Study was released in November, one set of numbers stood out to everyone who read the document: One in eight 7th and 8th graders at the Chenery Middle School reported in 2011 having serious thought of committing suicide, up from 8 percent reported two years earlier.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/03/suicide-risk-depression-to-be-discussed-at-belmont-parents-night?fromrss=1

Tormented by bullies

Anton McNulty This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it The family of a young Crossmolina man who took his own life after he suffered months of bullying and torment have encouraged young people not to 'suffer in silence' and to understand there are viable alternatives to suicide.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/03/tormented-by-bullies?fromrss=1

Depression, Impairments More Than Twice As Likely In Pneumonia Patients

The long-term consequences of pneumonia can be more detrimental to a person's health than having a heart attack, according to joint research from the University of Michigan Health System and University of Washington School of Medicine...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/257829.php