Recent Mental Health Blog | October 2009 Posts

Architectural Housing Design Reflects Increasing Social Isolation

by Beth McHugh

Most people over the age of 35 have some awareness of the changing atmosphere of suburban life over the last couple of decades. Leaving aside high rise inner city apartment blocks, most people a mere 20 years ago knew the names of most of their neighbors.

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Antidepressants for Dogs: Canines Inadvertently Subjected to Myth

by Beth McHugh

Regular readers of my articles will know that I have strong views on the use of antidepressants. These drugs are marvelous lifesavers for extremely depressed people but were never intended to be used long-term.

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Hormonal Swings and Depression

by Beth McHugh

While the symptoms of PMS are very familiar to many women, those who have a history of anxiety and depression or who currently suffer from anxiety and depression may notice that the changing hormonal levels during the month bring about increased emotional problems.

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Prenatal Stress and Schizophrenia

by Beth McHugh

Researchers have now uncovered a conclusive link between extreme stress during the early stages of pregnancy and the development of schizophrenia in the children of those mothers in later life.

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