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Shedding the burden of depression & anxiety Learn about types of depression and available treatments. |
American Family Physician October 15, 2006 |
Anxiety and Panic: Getting Control over Your Feelings A patient guide: What is anxiety?... Are there different types of anxiety?... Panic Attack Symptoms... What is generalized anxiety disorder?... etc. |
Nursing Management May 2012 Joanne Lavin |
Surviving posttraumatic stress disorder Posttraumatic stress disorder is an anxiety disorder that develops after exposure to a terrifying event or ordeal in which grave physical harm occurred or was threatened. |
American Family Physician October 1, 2000 Michael F. Gliatto, M.D. |
Generalized Anxiety Disorder Patients with generalized anxiety disorder experience worry or anxiety and a number of physical and psychologic symptoms... |
AskMen.com July 6, 2003 Mike Davison |
The Truth About Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Surprisingly, this anxiety disorder strikes more men than you think. |
American Family Physician February 15, 2005 Ham, Waters & Oliver |
Treatment of Panic Disorder Panic disorder with or without agoraphobia occurs commonly in patients in primary care settings. This article assesses multiple evidence-based reviews of effective treatments for panic disorder. |
American Family Physician March 15, 2006 Shearer & Gordon |
The Patient with Excessive Worry Worry is an effective short-term response to uncertainty that can become self-perpetuating with adverse long-term consequences. Evidence-based treatments for such disorders can assist family physicians in the management of this disorder. |
AskMen.com January 21, 2002 Joshua Levine |
Dealing With Anxiety Attacks If you or anybody you know has ever had the urge to freeze, gasp or run away in terror over the most trivial of things, now you will finally understand the causes of and treatments for anxiety attacks... |
AskMen.com Ross Bonander |
Overcome Social Phobia If you cower under the brutal house lights of social phobia, the good news -- or the bad news -- is that you're not alone. Learn how millions have learned to cope with their disorder. |
American Family Physician December 15, 2003 Bradley D. Grinage |
Diagnosis and Management of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Although PTSD is a debilitating anxiety disorder that may cause significant distress and increased use of health resources, the condition often goes undiagnosed. Treatment relies on a multidimensional approach, including supportive patient education, cognitive behavior therapy, and psychopharmacology. |
American Family Physician December 15, 2003 |
What You Should Know About Post-traumatic Stress Disorder What is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?... How can I tell I have PTSD?... How is PTSD treated?... |
American Family Physician September 1, 2000 Jennifer Travis Lange |
Primary Care Treatment of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Current treatment strategies combine patient education; pharmacologic interventions, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, trazodone and clonidine; and psychotherapy... |
American Family Physician October 15, 2002 Zamorski & Albucher |
What to Do When SSRIs Fail: Eight Strategies for Optimizing Treatment of Panic Disorder Effective management of panic disorder is a common challenge for family physicians. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the drugs of choice for this condition because of their safety and efficacy. But not all patients have a favorable response to SSRI therapy. |
American Family Physician February 15, 2005 |
Panic Attacks A patient bulletin describing the disorder and how to find help with treatment and diagnosis. |
American Family Physician January 15, 2003 Ables & Baughman |
Antidepressants: Update on New Agents and Indications Many antidepressants have been released in the United States over the past two decades. This article is an update of information about the newer agents for depression and new indications for older antidepressants. |
American Family Physician October 1, 2000 |
What You Should Know About Generalized Anxiety Disorder What is generalized anxiety disorder?... How do I know if I have GAD?... How is GAD treated?... |
American Family Physician October 15, 2003 Wanda P. Fremont |
School Refusal in Children and Adolescents School refusal is a problem that is stressful for children, families, and school personnel. Failing to attend school has significant short- and long-term effects on children's social, emotional, and educational development. |
Salon.com November 19, 2001 Amy Traverso |
This time the germs are real For sufferers of obsessive-compulsive disorder, a real-live anthrax scare can mean years of misery... |
AskMen.com Dustin Driver |
The Effects Of Fear & Phobias Long-term exposure to repeated doses of adrenaline and other stress-related hormones can wreak havoc on your body. But an occasional scary movie is more likely to grant relief from a stressful day than trigger any sickly symptoms. |
AskMen.com August 27, 2002 Dario Palombi |
Is Anxiety Ruining Your Life? You may not realize it now, but the fact that you spend the majority of your day in a state of mental distress may suggest that you are on your way to a severe mental collapse, and it will only get worse if left untreated. |
American Family Physician September 1, 2000 |
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder--What It Is and What It Means to You PTSD is a type of anxiety problem. It can happen after your life is threatened or you see a traumatic event. Usually, the event makes you feel very afraid or helpless. Some examples of the events are war, rape, or a severe car crash... |
American Family Physician October 1, 2000 |
Family Practice International Clinical Information From The International Family Medicine Literature: Anorexia Nervosa... Is Treating Elevated Lipid Levels Worthwhile?... Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder... |
AskMen.com Kristen Armstrong |
Insomnia Causes And Treatments Insomnia can wreak havoc on a person's life. Sufferers can try meditation, exercise or relaxation methods to alleviate symptoms and enjoy long, restful sleep on a nightly basis. |
AskMen.com November 19, 2002 Dario Palombi |
Are You Afraid Of People? Is your life being ruined by a fear of the outside world? |
American Family Physician November 15, 2000 Son & Kirchner |
Depression in Children and Adolescents Depression among children and adolescents is common but frequently unrecognized. It affects 2 percent of prepubertal children and 5 to 8 percent of adolescents... |
Nurse Practitioner August 2009 Fisher & Valente |
Evaluating and managing insomnia Insomnia is the most frequent complaint in sleep disorders, and in the past, it had been viewed as a transient problem related only to other medical issues. That line of thought has changed |
AskMen.com Jacob Franek |
Sleep Disorders Sleep disorders affect millions of people. Here's the lowdown on some of the more common sleep disorders and suggested remedies, so you can rest a little easier. |
Chemistry World September 13, 2006 Victoria Gill |
Treating Post Traumatic Stress with Stress Hormones The human body's own natural stress hormone, corticosterone, could be developed into a treatment for post traumatic stress disorder, report researchers. |
AskMen.com Julian Marcus |
Are You Bipolar? Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is one of the least understood and potentially most destructive mental health disorders. |
American Family Physician August 1, 2003 Stone et al. |
Off-Label Applications for SSRIs Clinical experience supported by ongoing research continues to expand on the broad array of therapeutic applications for this class of medication. |
Nurse Practitioner December 2008 Gill & Saligan |
Don't Let SAD Get You Down This Season Information about seasonal affective disorder includes diagnostic tools and common therapies. |
American Journal of Nursing June 2012 Karen Roush |
Managing Menopausal Symptoms This article reviews the literature on causes and treatments of peri- and postmenopausal symptoms. |
Pharmaceutical Executive December 1, 2006 Marcee Nelson |
Direct to Consumer: Don't Wait By stocking waiting rooms with educational drug information, pharma can help get doctor-patient communication off on the right foot. |
American Family Physician January 1, 2007 Shashi & Subhash Bhatia |
Childhood and Adolescent Depression Safe and effective treatment of major depression in this age group requires accurate diagnosis, suicide risk assessment, and use of evidence-based therapies. |
American Family Physician March 15, 2006 |
What You Should Know About Worrying Too Much Learn when worrying is a problem and what you can do to get treatment. |
Managed Care September 2002 Elizabeth Millard |
Managing 9/11-Related Stress September 11 underscored the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder. Screening could ultimately reduce utilization. But who should be screened? |
American Family Physician April 15, 2003 Dickerson et al. |
Premenstrual Syndrome Premenstrual syndrome, a common cyclic disorder of young and middle-aged women, is characterized by emotional and physical symptoms that consistently occur during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. |
American Family Physician August 15, 2002 Ward & Zamorski |
Benefits and Risks of Psychiatric Medications During Pregnancy Decisions regarding the use of psychiatric medications should be individualized, and the most important factor is usually the patient's level of functioning in the past when she was not taking medications. |
American Family Physician October 15, 2004 Randy K. Ward |
Assessment and Management of Personality Disorders Patients with personality disorders are common in primary care settings; caring for them can be difficult. The characteristics of these patients' personalities tend to elicit strong feelings in physicians, lead to the development of problematic physician-patient relationships, and complicate the task of diagnosing and managing medical and psychiatric disorders. |
Salon.com October 4, 2001 Lauren Sandler |
The trauma to come A city reels -- and braces for the psychic fallout of its monstrous ordeal... |
Nutrition Action Healthletter October 1998 David Schardt |
Herbs for Nerves St. John's Wort and Kava |
AskMen.com August 13, 2002 Dario Palombi |
Do You Want To Change Your Personality? Five common -- albeit negative -- personality traits and ways you can fix them |
Reason October 2005 Maia Szalavitz |
In Defense of Happy Pills While psychotherapy validated by research has its place, there is no convincing reason why it should be considered inherently superior to drugs. Pleasure can be just as important for emotional recovery and growth as pain, if not more so. |
Nurse Practitioner March 2012 Vanya Hamrin et al. |
Evaluation and Management of Pediatric and Adolescent Depression The primary care setting is an appropriate venue for screening and identifying pediatric depression. Nurse practitioners can provide initial management or referral to psychiatric mental health professionals for evidence-based treatments. |
Nursing May 2012 Tim Blake |
Three Medication Pathways for Bipolar Disorder No matter where you work, you're likely to care for patients with bipolar disorder, which affects about 2.6% of people age 18 and older per year. |
AskMen.com Jasper Anson |
Stress & Health Stress is meant to protect us, and in small doses it is healthy, but when stress responses become habitual, there can be a problem. Read on for tips on how to deal with stress when it gets the better of you. |
AskMen.com December 21, 2003 Richard Stevens |
Overcoming The Winter Blues Over 10 million Americans start feeling the onset of depression as soon as the skies begin to darken and the days shorten. This type of depression, known as seasonal affective disorder, is well-documented and is a contributing factor to higher suicide rates during the winter months. |
AskMen.com Jacob Franek |
Relaxation Training Techniques For Anxiety The very nature of anxiety itself makes it hard for sufferers to reach out. So here's to hoping that we can help with a few relaxation training techniques for anxiety. |
The Motley Fool December 24, 2009 Brian Orelli |
Another Reason to Worry About Pfizer The FDA fails to approve Lyrica for treating anxiety. |
Wired January 18, 2008 Josh McHugh |
Yale Lecturer Advises: Flush the Prozac and Hack Your Own Happiness Drugs are over-prescribed and therapy under-utilized. |