Never do today what you can put off for tomorrow. Better yet, never put off 'til tomorrow what you can avoid altogether! I don't know who coined these phrases, but ... Read More

A habit is any action that we have performed so often that it becomes almost an involuntary response. If we consider this habit to be undesirable then we may label ... Read More

Are you contemplating making some changes in your life? Unfortunately, although most of us start out full of resolve and determination, we end up falling short of our goals. We ... Read More

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a notice that it is conducting a safety review of the stop-smoking drug Chantix (varenicline) due to reports of suicidal ... Read More

Is someone you love depressed and you want to give them something special for Christmas to show that you care? This is a list of items that our forum ... Read More

Opening a dialogue with your doctor is an important first step in getting your depression properly treated. These are questions to ask your doctor about depression to get the conversation ... Read More

Robert Hawkins, the 20-year-old man who killed eight people and himself at an Omaha shopping mall, had a history of depression, according to an Associated Press report. Debora Maruca-Kovac, whose family ... Read More

Are you feeling overwhelmed and are considering suicide, but you're not sure whom you can call on for help? There are numerous agencies and organizations out there who want ... Read More

One recent evening I was watching my neighbors put up a dazzling display of lights on their home. Judging by the wattage being consumed they had more Christmas spirit than ... Read More

Smaller babies are more likely to have depression and anxiety later in life, according a new study reported in the December issue of Biological Psychiatry. Ian Colman of the University of ... Read More

Ever heard someone say, "He's a real pain in the neck" (or other body part!)? Did you know that stress in your life can quite literally be expressed as pain ... Read More

With the shortest days of the year falling in December, this is the peak time for Seasonal Affective Disorder. Could it be a lack of sunlight that's causing your ... Read More