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Synapse - Definition Created: Saturday, April 28, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
A definition for the term
Definition of Neurotransmitters Created: Saturday, August 04, 2007 Updated: Saturday, April 28, 2012
A definition for the term
Food Allergies and Depression Created: Monday, December 08, 2003 Updated: Saturday, April 28, 2012
Could it be that our modern diet is the cause of many cases of depression? Experts Ron Hoggan and James Braley speculate that wheat gluten and cow's milk are not foods we have been prepared to cons...
What Are Neurotransmitters Created: Thursday, November 20, 2003 Updated: Saturday, April 28, 2012
You've probably probably heard the term
What to Say When Someone Is Depressed Created: Friday, April 27, 2012 Updated: Saturday, April 28, 2012
When you care about someone who is depressed you may want to say just the right thing to help them feel better. While words alone may not help someone recover from an illness like depression, they...
How to Help Depressed Loved Ones Created: Friday, November 14, 2003 Updated: Friday, April 27, 2012
If you care about someone who's depressed, here are some suggestions for what you can do to help them.
How to Help Depressed Friends and Family Created: Monday, May 11, 2009 Updated: Friday, April 27, 2012
Do you have a friend or family member who suffers from depression? What tips would you offer to others who want to help depressed friends or family?
Separation Anxiety Disorder and Depression Created: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 Updated: Thursday, April 12, 2012
This article looks at the relationship between separation anxiety disorder and depression in children. It looks at how separation anxiety disorder may contribute to depression and is different from..
Blood-Brain Barrier - Definition Created: Friday, March 30, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 03, 2012
A definition for the term
Movies About Depression Created: Friday, March 30, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 02, 2012
A list of the top ten best movies about depression which have been released in recent decades. Includes a brief synopsis of each movie.
Can Wellbutrin Cause High Blood Pressure? Created: Friday, March 30, 2012 Updated: Friday, March 30, 2012
I've been having high blood pressure even though I don't have any of the risk factors? Could Wellbutrin be the cause?
Bananas Increase Serotonin - Fact or Fiction? Created: Thursday, March 29, 2012 Updated: Friday, March 30, 2012
Do bananas really increase serotonin in your brain and help depression? Get the real facts here.
Chromium for Depression Created: Wednesday, September 21, 2011 Updated: Friday, March 30, 2012
What is chromium? Is it a safe, effective alternative to antidepressants in the treatment of depression?
Should I Tell My Child About Her Depression Diagnosis? Created: Friday, October 01, 2010 Updated: Friday, March 30, 2012
Should I tell my child about her diagnosis? It is up to the parent to decided what is best for her child. However, many believe that a child will find comfort in knowing the truth.
When Your Child Is Afraid to See a Doctor Created: Thursday, August 09, 2007 Updated: Friday, March 30, 2012
Is your depressed child afraid to see a doctor? Advice for parents about how to ease their children's fear of seeing a doctor for
Psychological Testing for Depression in Children Created: Friday, November 12, 2010 Updated: Friday, March 30, 2012
Psychological testing may be employed to determine a diagnosis and treatment plan for your child. It may also be used to confirm a depression diagnosis and determine the severity of symptoms. While..
How to Prepare Your Child for Psychological Testing Created: Monday, November 29, 2010 Updated: Friday, March 30, 2012
Generally there is no preparation needed for your child's psychological testing. Talking with your child about what to expect and providing her with support will help ease any fears that she might ..
Pre-Evaluation Planning Meeting - Questions for Parents to Ask Created: Monday, November 29, 2010 Updated: Friday, March 30, 2012
If your child is going to be evaluated for depression you will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss any concerns prior to the evaluation. Parents should come prepared to the pre-evalua..
Psychological Evaluation - Understanding Your Child's Psychological Evaluation Results Created: Monday, November 29, 2010 Updated: Friday, March 30, 2012
Hearing the results of your child's psychological evaluation can be an emotional or overwhelming process. Parents should come prepared with questions and discussion points that will help them under..
Psychological Testing Results - Should Your Child Attend the Meeting? Created: Monday, November 29, 2010 Updated: Friday, March 30, 2012
If your child undergoes psychological testing for her depression you may wonder whether it is appropriate to bring her to the results meeting. Your child's age and developmental level will play a r..
Psychological Testing for Depression in Educational Settings Created: Monday, November 29, 2010 Updated: Friday, March 30, 2012
A child with depression may undergo school psychological testing if she is having additional problems with learning, behavior or emotional control in school. A school psychological evaluation can d..
Inositol for Depression Created: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 Updated: Thursday, March 29, 2012
What is Inositol? Is it a safe, effective alternative to antidepressants in the treatment of depression?
Best Diet for Depression Created: Thursday, June 24, 2010 Updated: Thursday, March 29, 2012
What is the best type of diet for depression? Are their certain types of foods and nutrients that I should be eating more of?
Top 10 Tips for Coping With Suicidal Thoughts Created: Thursday, February 23, 2012 Updated: Saturday, February 25, 2012
Are you struggling with thoughts of death and suicide and don't know how to cope? These are our 10 top ideas for steps you can take to keep yourself going until treatment starts to work.
Can I Be Committed to a Mental Hospital Against My Will? Created: Wednesday, October 26, 2011 Updated: Thursday, February 23, 2012
I am feeling suicidal. Can I be committed to mental hospital against my will?
How to Help a Friend Who Has an Eating Disorder Created: Tuesday, October 26, 2004 Updated: Thursday, February 23, 2012
Do you have a friend who you suspect has an eating disorder, but you aren't sure how you can help? These are steps that you can follow to talk to your friend about getting help for their eating di..
Zoloft Overdose Created: Thursday, February 09, 2012 Updated: Thursday, February 23, 2012
Learn how to recognize the symptoms of a Zoloft overdose and what you can do to help.
Suicide Hotline Created: Monday, April 12, 2004 Updated: Thursday, February 23, 2012
Are you in crisis and feel like there's nowhere to turn? Looking for a suicide hotline? Here is a list of some of the options you have to ask for help.
Depression Facts You Should Know Created: Friday, June 15, 2007 Updated: Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Depression is a very real and treatable illness. Understanding the facts about this condition can save lives.
Depression Treatments Created: Thursday, September 13, 2007 Updated: Tuesday, February 14, 2012
If you are suffering from depression, there are several treatments available. Your doctor can help you select which one is the best for you.
Depression Treatments Created: Friday, June 15, 2007 Updated: Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Information about the types of depression treatments which are available to you.
Parenting Troubled Teens Created: Thursday, April 30, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Parenting is never an easy job, but parenting a troubled teen is an exceptionally difficult task. These fact sheets for parents will help familiarize you with several of the common issues that you..

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