Recent Mental Health Blog | Depression PostsAntidepressants for Dogs: Canines Inadvertently Subjected to Mythby Beth McHugh22 Oct 2009 04:16 PMRegular 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. Hormonal Swings and Depressionby Beth McHugh19 Oct 2009 03:49 PMWhile 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. Depression in the Elderly (2)by Beth McHugh09 Jul 2009 11:37 PMAs we discussed in the previous article dealing with depression in the elderly, depression can hit at any age. Depression in the Elderly (1)by Beth McHugh09 Jul 2009 10:39 PMDepression is not an uncommon illness across the most of the lifespan and the elderly are no exception. Sometimes elderly people visit their doctor with a series of ailments only to be told they are not physically ill, but are suffering from depression. The Importance of Exercise during Depressionby Beth McHugh10 May 2009 08:14 PMDepression affects such a large proportion of the population that any helpful adjunct to traditional Western medicine is a useful tool for the sufferer. Exercise is one such method to help alleviate the effects of depression on both the body and the mind. Depression Is Still a Stigmaby Beth McHugh21 Sep 2008 09:32 PMDespite government educational campaigns costing millions and many famous faces coming out of the closet to reveal that the "black dog" has figured prominently on their lives, the stigma surrounding depression and mental illness in general lives on. Depression and Sexby Beth McHugh20 Mar 2008 08:24 PMIn a surprising report, an Australian study has shown that women who are depressed have more sex than women who describe themselves as "happy." This phenomenon occurs in both single-status women and those who are in committed long-term relationships. Contraception and Mental Illnessby Beth McHugh10 Aug 2007 05:37 PMContraception has given women choices about the timing and number of children they may have. But, like any drug, contraceptives have side-effects and we as consumers should be made aware of all of them. Including those that involve our mental health. Today's blog tells the story of Emily. Hormonal Swings and Depressionby Beth McHugh15 May 2007 03:45 PMWhile 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. What would make a child depressed?by Beth McHugh09 Dec 2006 07:42 PMChildren can suffer from depression just as adults can. But while mental health groups around the country struggle to increase awareness of the widespread nature of depression in adults, the equivalent illness in children is often very much swept under the carpet. Recent Blog Comments Grizelda says... "This is really a great blog, Beth." In When a Therapist Fails to Diagnose Narcissistic Personality Disorder in the Extended Family Beth McHugh says... "Hi inpain for them, as the children are quite old and able to understand adult concepts, you may wish to consider having family therapy." |
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In When a Therapist Fails to Diagnose Narcissistic Personality Disorder in the Extended Family