Archive for May, 2006

Listed by most recent articles first.

• A Guide to Sleeping Better
  It's a horrible feeling to be captain of the ship when the ship goes down. That's how Antonina Radzikowski, 55, says she felt after falling asleep while driving down a Maryland highway one afternoon in ...
• Understanding Memory Loss
  After reading this article, you will understand the difference between mild forgetfulness and more serious memory problems; the medical causes of memory problems and how they can be treated; and how to cope with serious ...
• A Caregiver’s Guide to Alzheimer’s
  Caring for a person with Alzheimer's disease (AD) at home is a difficult task and can become overwhelming at times. Each day brings new challenges as the caregiver copes with changing levels of ability and ...
• Areas of Research into Alzheimer’s Disease
  The National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is the lead Federal agency for Alzheimer's Disease (AD) research. NIA-supported scientists are testing a number of drugs to see if ...
• What is Dementia?
  Dementia describes a group of symptoms that are caused by changes in brain function. Dementia symptoms may include asking the same questions repeatedly; ...
• Facts About Alzheimer’s Disease
  What is Alzheimer's Disease? Dementia is a brain disorder that seriously affects a person’s ability to carry out daily activities. The most common form of dementia among older people is Alzheimer’s disease, which initially involves the ...
• Dating Without Alcohol
  If you’re single and dating, you may find yourself spending a lot of time in restaurants or bars where alcohol is available. Drinking on dates can quickly become a habit, but the National Institute of ...
• Richard’s Story with Depression
  Richard Appelt had been living the American dream when he started showing symptoms of a mental illness. An Army veteran who had moved his way up through the ranks at IBM during a 29-year career, ...
• Henry’s Story with Depression
  Henry W., a 44-year-old advertisement company executive, had been married for 17 years before his wife demanded a divorce based on "irreconcilable differences." Henry and his wife, Mary, had been perceived as a "model" couple. ...
• Elise’s Story with Depression
  Elise is an attractive and bright 24-year-old pre-law student. She is very popular, with numerous friends and family nearby. At the beginning of the fall semester of her junior year, she begins to feel overwhelmed ...
• Harry’s Story with Depression
  From 1961 to 1996, I worked in the same profession with the same company. I was married to the same lady for 42 years. I raised four girls, put them all through college and they ...
• Amy’s Story with Depression
  I was diagnosed with depression four years ago, and was prescribed 20 mg. of Prozac a day. This has been extremely effective. I now only take Prozac when I feel as if I cannot control ...
• Betty’s Story with Depression
  Betty J. is a 74-year-old retired school teacher. She became widowed 20 years ago when her husband died unexpectedly in a car accident, after 30 years of marriage. Following that tragedy, Betty went on to raise ...
• Alice’s Story with Bipolar Disorder
  When my daughter "Alice" was 24, she came home from graduate school one day at three in the morning in a new red Camaro. She sat outside in her new convertible, honking the horn. She had ...
• Anthony’s Story with Bipolar Disorder
  As I sit writing this, my 11-year-old son Anthony sits in a Residential Treatment Facility in hopes of learning how to deal with all the phases that bipolar brings. My son is one of the ...
• Prevention of Bipolar Disorder
  Based on current theories about the causes of bipolar disorder, there is no way to prevent its onset. The best prevention strategy is for people who have already experienced an episode of mania or depression ...
• Dave’s Story with Bipolar Disorder
  I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder nine years ago and have been hospitalized three times within six years, due in part to nonacceptance of my condition, coupled with severe side effects from lithium—resulting in my ...
• Rory’s Story with Bipolar Disorder
  I'd had depression in past years, but in May 1999 I became very assertive, afraid of no one, things seemed clear that were never clear before, I was determined to fix everything that was wrong ...
• Mary’s Story with Bipolar Disorder
  I've worked through a marriage for 13 years. It's been 14 years I guess, because my divorce isn't final yet. I feel as though I've failed in my commitment to this man who I've loved, ...
• Jolene’s Story with Bipolar Disorder
  Like others, I too experienced all the typical manic symptoms (rapid speech, giving things away, handing my credit card to everyone, sleeplessness). But there are some big differences, too. This was in 1995; I was 34 ...
• Common Side Effects of Psychiatric Medications
  Benzodiazepines Drowsiness, impaired coordination, memory impairment, dry mouth. Brand names include Xanax, Klonopin, Valium and Ativan. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) Nausea, diarrhea, sexual dysfunction, insomnia, fatigue. Brand names include Celexa, Prozac, Luvox, Paxil and Zoloft. Buspirone ...
• Behavioral Therapy, Medications and Anorexia
  No medications are available that effectively treat patients suffering from anorexia nervosa, but a few behavioral therapies may help prevent a relapse and offer other limited benefits, according to a new review of currently available ...
• Healthy Study Habits for Students
  The following tips are some ideas that have been found to be important to maintain and improve your mental and emotional health. There are five main areas to keep in mind: Social, Physical, Cognitive, Emotional ...
• Medications Used in the Treatment of Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder
  Many studies have documented the efficacy of stimulants in reducing the core symptoms of ADHD. In many cases, stimulant medication also improves the child's ability to follow rules and decreases emotional overreactivity, thereby leading to ...