Physical Activity May Protect Against New Episodes of Depression
Increased levels of physical activity can significantly reduce the odds of depression, even among people who are genetically predisposed to the condition
Other disorders
Anxious people worry about risk, not loss
Life is a series of choices. Every time you make a decision, there is a possibility that things won’t go as expected (risk) or that something bad will happen (loss). Aversion to risk and loss have powerful influences on how we make decisions. In a new paper researchers studied the influence of risk and loss aversion in people with anxiety, a disorder characterized by debilitating avoidance behavior and difficulties making daily-life decisions.
Overlapping Symptoms of ADHD and Other Psychiatric Disorders
Overlapping symptoms that can help you diagnose ADHD.
Depression and Complementary Health Approaches
Learn the benefits and risks for advising patients on complementary approaches to depression.
7 Experiences That Indicate You May Have A Drinking Problem
7 Experiences That Indicate You May Have A Drinking Problem Could you be better off saying farewell to alcohol for good? By Beth Leipholtz Before admitting I had a problem with alcohol, I spent a lot of time and energy denying that problem. Through meaningless hookups, nights I didn’t remember and alcohol-inflicted injuries, I was … Read more
Sleep Disorders II
The importance of sleep and the need to fix sleep disorders. ADD/ADHD
Living With Anxiety Disorders, Worried Sick
Read about someone’s battle with anxiety and how he treated his anxiety and fear.
Mood Disorders
Definitions of mood disorders.
Anxiety Disorders
General information about anxiety disorders.
Sleep Disorders
General information about sleep disorders.