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 proper brain and body functions. Serious health problems, including depression and anxiety, can occur when neurotransmitter levels are too high or too ( Read More…)
Depression and Brain Chemical Levels
March 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
FDA warning on antidepressants
March 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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 In 2004, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted a thorough review of published and unpublished controlled clinical trials of antidepressants that involved nearly 4,400 children ( Read More…)
Your Child and Anxiety Disorders
December 18, 2009 By 1 Comment
What You Should Know About Anxiety Disorders in Children
Children and adolescents experience anxiety disorders just like any adult. In children, this disorder is usually the result of life-changing experiences and stressful events, such as moving to a new city, the loss of a loved one or it can be triggered by a simple incident like ( Read More…)