Treatment Resistant Depression
Information about dealing with treatment resistant (refractory) depression.
What Is Prozac Poop-out?
Q: What is "Prozac poop-out" and what can I do about it?
Q: What is "Prozac poop-out" and what can I do about it?
Deep Brain Stimulation
For those who do not respond to currently existing depression therapies, such as medication, psychotherapy or electroconvulsive therapy, depression can be a painful and disabling disorder. A team of researchers out of Emory University School of Medicine may have found an answer for these treatment-resistant patients with a new therapy called deep brain stimulation.
For those who do not respond to currently existing depression therapies, such as medication, psychotherapy or electroconvulsive therapy, depression can be a painful and disabling disorder. A team of researchers out of Emory University School of Medicine may have found an answer for these treatment-resistant patients with a new therapy called deep brain stimulation.
Best Psychiatrists in the US for Treatment Resistance
A list of psychiatrists experienced in treating individuals with resistant depression. Compiled by Dr. Ivan Goldberg.
A list of psychiatrists experienced in treating individuals with resistant depression. Compiled by Dr. Ivan Goldberg.
Combo of Drugs Can Help Treatment Resistant Depression
A combination of an SSRI and a TCA may help.
A combination of an SSRI and a TCA may help.
Lamotrigine for Depression and/or Mania.
An FAQ from Dr. Ivan Goldberg about the use of this seizure medication for the treatment of mood disorders and borderline personality disorders.
An FAQ from Dr. Ivan Goldberg about the use of this seizure medication for the treatment of mood disorders and borderline personality disorders.
Lithium Augmentation for Treatment-Resistant Depression
The results of this study seem to indicate that lithium could be a useful treatment when antidepressants fail.
The results of this study seem to indicate that lithium could be a useful treatment when antidepressants fail.
Overview of Treatment Options for the Treatment Resistant
Highlights of a lecture by Scott Aaronson, M.D., psychiatrist in private practice, Newton Centre, MA. given onWednesday, March 22, 2000. Gives a good overview of treatment options for those who are treatment resistant.
Highlights of a lecture by Scott Aaronson, M.D., psychiatrist in private practice, Newton Centre, MA. given onWednesday, March 22, 2000. Gives a good overview of treatment options for those who are treatment resistant.
Practical Management of Treatment-Resistant Depression
Management of individuals with treatment-resistant depressions. Outlines treatment strategies for partial response and non-response.
Management of individuals with treatment-resistant depressions. Outlines treatment strategies for partial response and non-response.
Skirmish or Siege?
Psychology Today article about the problem of SSRI side effects, including sexual dysfunction. Also discusses the problems of long-term therapy such as unknown risks, the "kindling effect", poop out and others.
Psychology Today article about the problem of SSRI side effects, including sexual dysfunction. Also discusses the problems of long-term therapy such as unknown risks, the "kindling effect", poop out and others.
Switching Versus Augmentation
A study comparing the efficacy of switching antidepressants versus augmentations with a second antidepressant.
A study comparing the efficacy of switching antidepressants versus augmentations with a second antidepressant.