2007 06.12.07 - Psych Central

Archive for 2007

Happy New Year, for Auld Lang Syne.

New Year's Eve, in much of the English speaking world, is a time of celebration. People ring in the New Year with parties, fancy dress, streamers, noise makers, and champagne. Rowdy crowds gather late at ... Read more... »

What is Discontinuation Syndrome?

Psychiatric drugs, such as antidepressants and antipsychotics, are commonly prescribed to treat a wide variety of mental disorders, such as depression, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia. One of the possible side effects of ... Read more... »

The Truth about Developmental Milestones

Unfortunate or not, there is something inherently competitive about being a parent. One of the ways this comes to light is when parents compare how old their children were when they finished a whole bottle, ... Read more... »

If Your Kid’s a Klutz

For some children, it's obvious by the time they're in kindergarten that they'll probably never play tennis on the center court at Wimbledon or take the field at Yankee Stadium. Child development professionals describe these ... Read more... »

Realism and Optimism: Do You Need Both?

Optimism usually is viewed as a desirable attribute, but many believe it is really only helpful if it is realistic. Dr. Martin Seligman, former president of the American Psychological Association and legendary researcher in the ... Read more... »

Holiday Travel with Young Kids

It's the time of year when many families take to the road, going home for the holidays. It's the time of year when my inbox is full of letters seeking advice for how to stay ... Read more... »

Which Antidepressants Cause the Least Sexual Side Effects?

Sexual side effects and one's libido are an important issue when it comes to antidepressant medications and depression itself. All too often, this issue is ignored when antidepressants are prescribed by a family physician or ... Read more... »

Simplifying the Holidays

Do you want to manage the holidays with less stress? Simplify! Magazine covers trumpet feature titles like: “More love, less stress.” “Ten Ways to Make Decorating Easy.” “Keep it Beautiful. Make it ... Read more... »

Common Hotline Phone Numbers

Whether you're in crisis or are just looking help for a friend or family member, there are dozens of organizations available to help you deal with a variety of immediate concerns, from crisis situations and ... Read more... »

Choosing Happiness in Our Lives Revisited

Ten years ago, I wrote how we often make the choice of something else less important over our own and our loved ones' happiness. This article has generated a lot of positive comments over ... Read more... »

Helping Someone with a Mental Health Concern

You see a friend or family member in pain. You reach out. You want to help them, but you don't know what to do. Maybe they're grappling with depression, or maybe it's ADHD or anxiety, ... Read more... »

Become a Better Listener: Active Listening

Most people go through their daily lives engaging in many conversations with friends, co-workers, and our family members. But most of the time, we don't listen as well as we could or sometimes should. We're ... Read more... »

Depression in Employees

Employers sometimes have concerns about a specific employee and whether the employee's poor health might be affecting their performance and ability to do their job. But employers should also look to their employees' mental health ... Read more... »

Treatments for Anxiety

Anxiety is a well-understood and readily treated condition. There are many different kinds of specific anxiety disorders, ranging from generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) to panic attacks. The below treatment options cover general anxiety disorders and ... Read more... »

Depression Versus Anxiety

Many people mistakenly believe that most depressed people have no energy. But that is not always the case, as some people with depression often experience one form or another of anxiety. Depression and anxiety ... Read more... »

My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four. Unless there are three other people.
-- Orson Welles

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