Depression

Depression and Pregnancy-What Is the Connection?

As with any medical condition that occurs during a pregnancy, depression requires a skilled diagnosi......

Comparing Mood Disorders

Of all the mental health disorders, the two most common, and perhaps the most disruptive and distres......

Which Came First-Depression or Diabetes?

A recent study in JAMA reported that patients treated for type 2 diabetes are at risk for developing......

Real Men, Real Depression!

A man can experience depression in many different ways. He may be grumpy or irritable, or have lost ......

Integrative Psychiatry:Mental Symptoms and Nutrien...

One of the benefits of visiting a psychiatrist who also specializes in holistic, complementary or al......

ADHD

What Is ADHD?

ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. It is commonly referred to as ADHD, ADD, AD/HD or Attention Deficit Disorder. It is estimated that 17-20 million......

ADHD and ADD, Children Count

Our pleadings, scoldings, groundings, and bribings fail to create a long term solution. What can we do to help our child be successful?...

Recognizing Adult ADHD Symptoms and Evaluating Opt...

Although it is commonly believed to be a condition that primarily affects children, it is estimated that 12 to 15 million American adults also suffer from Attention Defic......

How You Can Help Your ADHD Child at Home

The first line of treatment for a child with ADHD is always seeking the help of a qualified physician or therapist. In addition to following the prescribed treatment plan......

Thought diaries

Thought diariesIf you're feeling depressed or anxious, these are some techniques which might help you to identify the behaviour, feelings and thoughts that are to blame.

Relaxation

RelaxationTake a look at a dog when it's resting. Its body is free of tension, its brain has switched off and has gone into peaceful mode. Because of our stressful lives, many human beings have lost the ability...

Managing your anger

Managing your angerEveryone feels their anger is justified when they're actually angry. Equally, we've all looked back and realised we may have overreacted. But for some people, anger can become a problem that needs to ...

Negative thoughts

Negative thoughtsIt's easy to think that you're completely at the mercy of your feelings, but in fact you're not. To some extent the way you feel is dictated by the way you think, and bad feelings are often the result...

Responding to stress

Responding to stressWe all feel stressed at various times in our lives. It's a normal response to challenging circumstances, and can be caused by happy as well as sad events. A new partner or a holiday can trigger stress...

Reducing tension

Reducing tensionToday's stressful lifestyles can cause tension, which is a major trigger for anger. Anger is a natural, healthy emotion when there's a valid reason for it.

Sleep and rest

Sleep and restShakespeare described sleep as "the chief nourisher in life's feast", acknowledging that for most of us deep rest is necessary for keeping body, mind and spirit in good form.

Coping skills

Coping skillsMany things cause stress in daily life, but there are lots of ways you can help yourself to cope.

Dealing with Postpartum Depression

Dealing with Postpartum DepressionFor women, going through nine months of pregnancy entails a lot of stress. Eating right, sleeping well, resting well, getting adequate exercise is all important for a healthy pregnancy.

Problem Eating Behavior in Preschool Children

Problem Eating Behavior in Preschool ChildrenGreek physician Hippocrates once said, "If we could give every individual the right amount of nourishment and exercise, not too little not too much, we would have found the safest way to health.&...

Comparing Mood Disorders

Comparing Mood DisordersOf all the mental health disorders, the two most common, and perhaps the most disruptive and distressing, are schizophrenia and bipolar. Even though the two share few similarities in symptoms and char...

Integrative Psychiatry:Mental Symptoms and Nutrients

Integrative Psychiatry:Mental Symptoms and NutrientsOne of the benefits of visiting a psychiatrist who also specializes in holistic, complementary or alternative medicine is that he or she can determine whether or not a nutritional deficiency is the ca...