Depression results when brain chemicals also known as neurotransmitters are out of balance. Neurotransmitters are chemicals that relay signals between nerve cells, called “neurons”. They are present throughout the body and are required for … [Read more...]
[Video] Shock Therapy For Depression
In cases which medication and or psychiatric counseling does not help alleviate a person's severe depression shock therapy may be helpful. Shock therapy used to have a negative reputation. But in recent years, it has greatly improved and can … [Read more...]
Psychotherapy for Depression
Several types of psychotherapy—or "talk therapy"— can help people with depression. Some regimens are short-term (10 to 20 weeks) and other regimens are longer-term, depending on the needs of the individual. Two main types of … [Read more...]
Depression and St. John’s Wort, What About It
The extract from the herb St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum), a bushy, wild-growing plant with yellow flowers, has been used for centuries in many folk and herbal remedies. Today in Europe, it is used extensively to treat mild to moderate … [Read more...]
FDA warning on antidepressants
Despite the relative safety and popularity of SSRIs and other antidepressants, some studies have suggested that they may have unintentional effects on some people, especially adolescents and young adults. In 2004, the Food and Drug Administration … [Read more...]
