Once a diagnosis has been made and a treatment program initiated, the next step is to recognize the effect that depression has on the mental processes that govern ones behavior. Understanding the mechanisms of depression can help people who are coping with this often debilitating illness. Of the treatment options available today, all involve either […]
Given the fact Bipolar Disorder tends to run in the family, researchers have been searching for specific genes passed down through generations that may increase anyones chances of showing signs of the disorder.
Generally a patient will most likely be depressed when they first seek help, it is very important to find out from the patient […]
Ill never forget meeting with my first (of many) client who was struggling with bipolar. I was a little bit afraid because I only had a basic knowledge of the problem and even less understanding of effective treatment plans for the disorder. The first three sessions I had with this bipolar client I simply let […]
The increased diagnoses of depression over the past thirty years may, in fact, be due to a growing recognition that it is an emotional disorder which surfaces in a variety of ways. Although the word “depression” is often bandied about among people who are unhappy or disappointed about some of their circumstances, they use it […]
According to the National Mental Health Association, 30%-70% of suicide victims have suffered from a form of depression. Men contribute to 75% of suicides, even though twice as many women attempt it. Risk for suicide appears to be higher earlier in the course of the depression. Hence recognizing bipolar disorder early and learning how to […]
It appears that the most effective treatment for depression is medication. After all it works. Ive used medication for both depression and anxiety and have had phenomenal success in both cases. However, I prefer to use natural remedies whenever possible because medications do have side effects and also introduce toxic elements into the body.
So what […]