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

Ever notice how a gray, rainy day makes you feel gloomy and tired, but a sunny day can leave you feeling cheerful and energized? Well, there's a scientific reason for ... 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

While the holidays are commonly thought of as a time of joy and celebration, they may be a time of a time of sadness and isolation for the elderly, especially ... Read More

In teen girls, depression, anxiety and smoking may inhibit bone growth, according to a new study. Because of the strong link between osteoporosis and depression and smoking in adults, Dr. Lorah ... Read More

Almost half of young adults have suffered from some sort of mental disorder in the past year, according to a new survey. Few sought treatment, however. The survey of more ... Read More

Last week I was sent a link to a new site called Rateadrug.com, which I thought many of you might be interested in. Visitors to this site can rate ... Read More

When Missouri teen Megan Meier committed suicide after receiving taunting messages on MySpace from an adult woman masquerading as a boy who liked her, it brought home the fact that ... Read More

After giving birth, about 30% to 80% of women will experience "baby blues," feeling mild depression, weepiness, irritability, fatigue and moodiness. These mood changes occur in response to the hormonal ... Read More

Older adults with symptoms of depression are more likely to gain fat in the abdominal area, according to a report in the December issue of Archives of General Psychiatry. Nicole Vogelzangs ... 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

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